The Few, the rare......, As delivered, no resto, no repaint - show 'em! Options

[Pat Garvey]

As the title suggests, post your 914 if it is even close to 100% original, as delivered. Post copious text and pics, so the others can use as a benchmark.

You know who you are, so just do it!
Pat
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[smg914]

Tom,
Here is the best photo I could get for you with my 3.5 mega pixel camera. By chrome bezel I'm referring to the groove that goes around the entire inner perimeter of the lens that is filled in with some kind of chrome which is visible on the front face of the lens. Although you can't see it in the photo, the white knob has horizontal grooves in it so its easier for your finger to slide it on and off.

Notice on the face of the lens from Left to Right: Hella logo, Made in Germany and the VW logo.

By the way, there are no cracks in this lens. What appears to be a crack in this photo (to the left of the switch opening) is actually the plastic piece on the back of the lens that the switch mechanism is attached to which is reflecting thru the lens.

This lens has been NLA for a very long time. Just keep you eyes open for someone selling an NOS one or one that is in excellent condition.

I'm positive that the lens you say you purchased on 12/75 is not the original lens to your 914, if in fact its the one with the flush black on off switch knob and no chrome bezel. I could be wrong but I don't think your lens has the VW logo on it.

[Tom_T]

Tom,
Here is the best photo I could get for you with my 3.5 mega pixel camera. By chrome bezel I'm referring to the groove that goes around the entire inner perimeter of the lens that is filled in with some kind of chrome which is visible on the front face of the lens. Although you can't see it in the photo, the white knob has horizontal grooves in it so its easier for your finger to slide it on and off.

Notice on the face of the lens from Left to Right: Hella logo, Made in Germany and the VW logo.

By the way, there are no cracks in this lens. What appears to be a crack in this photo (to the left of the switch opening) is actually the plastic piece on the back of the lens that the switch mechanism is attached to which is reflecting thru the lens.

This lens has been NLA for a very long time. Just keep you eyes open for someone selling an NOS one or one that is in excellent condition.

I'm positive that the lens you say you purchased on 12/75 is not the original lens to your 914, if in fact its the one with the flush black on off switch knob and no chrome bezel. I could be wrong but I don't think your lens has the VW logo on it.

I can see now what you mean by the chrome bezel - Thanx! And I know what you mean about the inside part looking like a crack....it's not & same on mine.

Is it open on the back inside with an exposed bulb holder, wiring etc.??

My lens is the same as yours except it has "DOT" between "Hella" & "Made in Germany" then "VW" (in a circle), & same grooved button but black. Wonder if they could only sell the DOT approved replacements here in the USA at some point?

....but no chrome bezel behind & a clip on the right to snap it in (very similar to our 88 Westfalia dome light), which ugly snap I presume the chrome bezel serves the same function in a much cleaner look.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ...wouldn't that 70's period say "Made in W. Germany", since there was no "Germany" per se then???? ... either East or West Germany back then.

Sounds like I need to take some pix this weekend when it stops raining & post it as a separate O&H question thread, not to clutter your beauty's pix! Please add your pic to it to for everyone's reference there.

I always thought they used black buttons because most 914s had black interiors, and.....well, it was VW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I just cannot get over hot good yours looks - it's both encouraging & intimidating in trying to do a reasonably accurate resto on mine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)