 Rear reflector panels..where can i find them?, 914 rear reflector panels, most are reoutfitted 911 pieces? |
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| JTarver |
 Apr 9 2010, 01:22 PM
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Medium pimpin  Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 4-April 10 From: Benton Arkansas Member No.: 11,559 Region Association: South East States  |
Rear reflector panels for a 72 2.0 Where can I find one..does anyone on here make these. Ok, I know they aren't original, but I think they are sweet looking. I have heard they are reoutfitted 911? strips that have been altered to fit 914.
Either way, I'd love to find one for a reasonable price. Do they tend to have a cut out area for the rear panel release button? Any info is always appreciated. For reference, here is a link to what I'm talking about..minus the push button area I mentioned. Thanks, Joe http://www.p914.com/p914-resources/p914-le...flector-911.jpg |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 9 2010, 01:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,912 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we bought the company that made them and now make them ourselves . Really nice.
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| JTarver |
Apr 9 2010, 02:04 PM
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Medium pimpin Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 4-April 10 From: Benton Arkansas Member No.: 11,559 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Apr 9 2010, 11:44 AM)  we bought the company that made them and now make them ourselves . Really nice. Have you got a price guide or something to that effect George? The one I'm wanting looks just like the link. basic. Red reflector, black lettering. Just curious how much it'll set me back. Also, is there a hole for the rear trunk release button already on the plate? How do they attach to the car? Thanks, Joe |
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| Tom_T |
Apr 9 2010, 02:46 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(JTarver @ Apr 9 2010, 01:04 PM) QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Apr 9 2010, 11:44 AM) we bought the company that made them and now make them ourselves . Really nice. Have you got a price guide or something to that effect George? The one I'm wanting looks just like the link. basic. Red reflector, black lettering. Just curious how much it'll set me back. Also, is there a hole for the rear trunk release button already on the plate? How do they attach to the car? Thanks, Joe Joe - IMHO you want the one George makes - not the cut down 911 one, because his is the repro of the one made for 914s which matches the exact length & height (911 type are 1/4" - 1/2" shorter) & won't have the raw cut edge you get from the one in your link. AA has a free downloadable pdf parts 914 catalog on their website, with hot links to their online order system, or just call AA & ask for the proper part. |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 9 2010, 05:21 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,707 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 9 2010, 01:46 PM) Joe - IMHO you want the one George makes - not the cut down 911 one IHMO, the cut down 911 one looks MUCH better than the repros as it is the original Porsche reflective material ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Andy |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Apr 9 2010, 05:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,435 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 9 2010, 04:21 PM) QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 9 2010, 01:46 PM) Joe - IMHO you want the one George makes - not the cut down 911 one IHMO, the cut down 911 one looks MUCH better than the repros as it is the original Porsche reflective material ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Andy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The repro has always looked too dark and burgundy to me. I am biased because I had the cut-down 911 factory reflector on my car for many years. Finally got rid of it, which wasn't cheap. There are three setups: 1) the original 1970s 911 reflector (with studs, as in your photo) with black lettering which has been discontinued, 2) the replacement factory 911 reflector (which has "ghosted" red-on-red lettering and doesn't look right on a 1970s 914 to me), 3) and then the black-on-burgundy repros. If you can find a factory 1970s 911 reflector in nice shape for a reasonable price (good luck!), Tap Plastics or anybody with the right cutter can modify it to fit between the 914's taillights, just don't tell the 911 people you are doing it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) pete |
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| JamesM |
Apr 12 2010, 01:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,933 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I have been looking into this a lot lately to replace one on a car that was rear ended. There apears to be at least two different aftermarket repo reflectors that i have come accross. One has three white plastic blocks on the back with 2 mounting studs on each side and the other has a single row of studs across the back.
George, which one do you produce? do you have any picture of the front and back? Thanks QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Apr 9 2010, 03:28 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 9 2010, 04:21 PM) QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 9 2010, 01:46 PM) Joe - IMHO you want the one George makes - not the cut down 911 one IHMO, the cut down 911 one looks MUCH better than the repros as it is the original Porsche reflective material ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Andy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The repro has always looked too dark and burgundy to me. I am biased because I had the cut-down 911 factory reflector on my car for many years. Finally got rid of it, which wasn't cheap. There are three setups: 1) the original 1970s 911 reflector (with studs, as in your photo) with black lettering which has been discontinued, 2) the replacement factory 911 reflector (which has "ghosted" red-on-red lettering and doesn't look right on a 1970s 914 to me), 3) and then the black-on-burgundy repros. If you can find a factory 1970s 911 reflector in nice shape for a reasonable price (good luck!), Tap Plastics or anybody with the right cutter can modify it to fit between the 914's taillights, just don't tell the 911 people you are doing it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) pete |
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JTarver Rear reflector panels..where can i find them? Apr 9 2010, 01:22 PM
JTarver
Joe - IMHO you want the one George makes - not t... Apr 9 2010, 05:24 PM Pat Garvey Sorry Joe!
We take the originality thing pret... Apr 9 2010, 05:14 PM Eric_Shea
Plus... where would you mount the rear fog light... Apr 9 2010, 05:22 PM
Pat Garvey
Plus... where would you mount the rear fog ligh... Apr 9 2010, 06:25 PM iamchappy i actually like the ghost one better on my car, i ... Apr 9 2010, 06:27 PM horizontally-opposed
i actually like the ghost one better on my car, i... Apr 9 2010, 10:54 PM RJMII Here's the one on mine...
and the solenoid (... Apr 9 2010, 06:41 PM URY914 What is a used one worth? Manual not electric. Apr 9 2010, 07:22 PM tat2dphreak
:agree: personal opinion of course :)
engman mak... Apr 9 2010, 07:52 PM Rand You should see the options.... Of super cool addit... Apr 9 2010, 11:15 PM PRS914-6 Here is the 911 version cut down. If you cut one,... Apr 9 2010, 11:24 PM Mark Henry
Also, make sure you use a plastic blade or a fi... Apr 10 2010, 02:23 AM kconway That "ghosted" version looks great, nice... Apr 10 2010, 09:55 AM JTarver RJ has what I'm looking for nailed! That ... Apr 10 2010, 03:57 PM iamchappy I had an electric solenoid latch but the added wei... Apr 10 2010, 05:14 PM RJMII I got mine used from the classifieds section. The ... Apr 10 2010, 06:21 PM Gigamight Sorry for a hijack, but the reflector I have for m... Apr 10 2010, 06:27 PM kg6dxn
Sorry for a hijack, but the reflector I have for ... Apr 10 2010, 07:48 PM johnnie5 My car has the original 911 reflector.... which re... Apr 10 2010, 08:11 PM Tom :agree:
With RJM11, make sure you do the emerg... Apr 10 2010, 08:32 PM tat2dphreak all this talk of them made me go out and install m... Apr 11 2010, 05:04 PM Vacca Rabite I don't have a reflector, but I also don't... Apr 11 2010, 05:35 PM Cairo94507 I remember when our cars were new and owners began... Apr 12 2010, 07:28 AM Mark Henry You don't like it and that's fine but why ... Apr 12 2010, 08:06 AM rdr I have searched the lists, but can't find the ... Apr 12 2010, 01:14 PM sean_v8_914 these reflectors are made in Hell by Satan himself... Apr 12 2010, 02:37 PM Mark Henry
these reflectors are made in Hell by Satan himsel... Apr 12 2010, 02:50 PM Villemi Mickey is it still fot sale? Feb 14 2021, 01:48 PM oakdalecurtis Here’s a video of my reflector with an LED light... Feb 14 2021, 05:58 PM |
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