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Calling 914Rubber, part request |
timothy_nd28 |
Nov 10 2015, 07:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You've done a exemplary job reproducing/improving much needed parts for our beloved 914. I feel that our car is fairly well engineered from the factory with the exception of the silly stationary vent window. It sure would be nice to angle these windows while driving on a hot summer day.
I understand this project would be one hell of a undertaking as this conversion kit would need to keep the car looking original, and has to be under 1k. Can this be done? |
mepstein |
Nov 10 2015, 07:35 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,507 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Another option, and Dion has it on his car, are vents in the window. I thought about mating a pair with some plexiglass windows. I like the look and pretty simple to reproduce.
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ndfrigi |
Nov 10 2015, 07:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,953 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Another option, and Dion has it on his car, are vents in the window. I thought about mating a pair with some plexiglass windows. I like the look and pretty simple to reproduce. Nice, i am thinking of that since last month to have a fresh cool air to get in the car. |
JoeDees |
Nov 10 2015, 08:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-November 14 From: Northern Kentucky Member No.: 18,106 Region Association: None |
Retrofit the mechanisms from a VW?
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Mikey914 |
Nov 11 2015, 11:17 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
You've done a exemplary job reproducing/improving much needed parts for our beloved 914. I feel that our car is fairly well engineered from the factory with the exception of the silly stationary vent window. It sure would be nice to angle these windows while driving on a hot summer day. I understand this project would be one hell of a undertaking as this conversion kit would need to keep the car looking original, and has to be under 1k. Can this be done? Yes possible. I can do this with a tempered glass. It will require some machining, but I would love to see any pictures of what guys have done. I have a few ideas of my own, but show me I'm open all ideas. Mark |
barrym |
Nov 12 2015, 05:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 12-October 14 From: Australia Member No.: 18,008 Region Association: None |
A shaped plexiglass replacement - lighter and gives options for many different types of vent ... Naca duct for track rats !
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EdwardBlume |
Nov 12 2015, 07:35 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
You know that your car is a targa right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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mbseto |
Nov 12 2015, 09:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,255 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
+1 Driving with the top on feels a little like a betrayal. |
blackmoon |
Nov 12 2015, 10:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 27-May 08 From: Cal Bay Area Member No.: 9,106 Region Association: None |
+1 Driving with the top on feels a little like a betrayal. sometimes you need a little shade and air at the same time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Dion |
Nov 13 2015, 11:14 AM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,793 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Primary reason was for some ventilation in addition to the anemic fan
just to circulate air. Especially during hot humid downpours when having the windows down a bit just let a current of water in. It's not a tremendous amount of air, just enough. Plus I think it adds a little "Rallycar" vibe. |
timothy_nd28 |
Nov 13 2015, 03:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
An example of a non-stationary vent window (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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hqbibb |
Dec 14 2015, 09:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 28-October 06 From: North Carolina Member No.: 7,108 |
I've wanted this ever since I got mine back in '74. Color me interested.
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db9146 |
Dec 14 2015, 09:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
Here's another part request.....
What about replacement "large, flat, philips-head screws" (really just plugs) that fill the holes (2) for the center cushion lap belts at the inside rear of the seats in the floor? There are two large black plastic philiphead screws about the size of a quarter and they have large black plastic washers underneath them. I have yet to be able to remove one without tearing it up. |
alfadoc |
Dec 15 2015, 02:14 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 6-November 15 From: Lynchburg, VA Member No.: 19,340 Region Association: None |
It seems creating the forms for the vent window seals might be the most complicated part. Very cool idea.
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