 Correct front roof latches for a '70 914/6? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
| smontanaro |
 Feb 26 2008, 03:43 PM
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The right front latch on my /6's roof had stripped threads on the adjuster screws, so it wouldn't keep the roof latched tight. I found a couple people who had some and made one guy an offer, paid him, and they arrived yesterday.
Alas, they appear to be all black, and kind of flat black at that. They don't seem to match what I'm replacing. Have I run into a pair for a later year or did I just buy some this guy had "restored"? Sorry, no pix at the moment. I'll post some comparison shots when I get home later, assuming one of my digital cameras cooperates. Skip Montanaro |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Feb 26 2008, 07:58 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(smontanaro @ Feb 26 2008, 04:43 PM)  The right front latch on my /6's roof had stripped threads on the adjuster screws, so it wouldn't keep the roof latched tight. I found a couple people who had some and made one guy an offer, paid him, and they arrived yesterday. Alas, they appear to be all black, and kind of flat black at that. They don't seem to match what I'm replacing. Have I run into a pair for a later year or did I just buy some this guy had "restored"? Sorry, no pix at the moment. I'll post some comparison shots when I get home later, assuming one of my digital cameras cooperates. Skip Montanaro Skip, Just looked at my 72's. They are/appear to be unpainted/anodized metal screws - never looked at them before, though. In your case, I'd be tempted(since you have screws that work) to take a Dremel to them, remove the paint & clearcoat them. But.....if a concours judge EVER found them incorrect for your six, I'd want to shake his/her hand. Ranks right up there with the ultimate obscure! Pat |
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smontanaro Correct front roof latches for a '70 914/6? Feb 26 2008, 03:43 PM
smontanaro As promised, here are some pictures of the new and... Feb 26 2008, 10:06 PM 1970 Neun vierzehn Skip,
The latches on my '70/4 have a finish l... Feb 26 2008, 11:51 PM SGB My 73 has latches with an original finish more sim... Feb 28 2008, 09:28 PM smontanaro Thanks. So '70 and '73 appear to have the... Mar 6 2008, 06:33 PM
SirAndy here's what i did with a original /6 roof latc... Mar 7 2008, 12:04 PM |
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