914 Hardware Options

[A&PGirl]

What was the Point of this?
Basically what I'm doing is providing hardware in the correct head type, correct size/thread pitch and correct length. Most of the hardware is NLA Porsche or silly expensive if it is available. I have spent a lot of time, effort and money buying up hardware pieces to measure (that are now NLA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) ) and measuring off of somewhat unmolested cars.

What Kind of Hardware can I get?
I can get most pieces in Replica with is the same as OEM with Yellow Zinc Plating instead of Yellow Cadmium(fed. rules) and Stainless Steel.

What do I do with the hardware?
I assemble them into kits. The hardware is sealed and I provide documentation on where the hardware goes on the 914.

How Many Kits do I have?
Done? 9ish. Research done? Pretty much the whole car except for a few niggling FI pieces & interior pieces. And some -6 Only stuff, I don't have access to a 6. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Why Don't I have more available?
Avg assembly time for start to finish is roughly 45min for kits over 75 pieces. Receiving of hardware is an Average of 2 weeks. If I need to plate something, plating takes 1 week and sorting takes 1-2 days depending on the weight of the hardware.

How are your kits priced?
It depends on the total quantity of pieces per kit and the pricing I can get when I buy the hardware. I am not here to stick you guys, play games or charge outrageous prices.

For example my Lock Kit: It has (54) pieces. Its price is $38.00
It has a relatively low amount of bolts in it. Bolts cost me more, which in turn affects the kit price.

Do I do discounts?
Yes, sometimes I Pre-release things on 914World at discount in Group Buys.

Do I website to buy from?
I hope by the end of next week.

See:1st Group Buy
See this on plating: Cad vs Yellow Zinc
Vendor Thread: Vendor page


Original Introduction:
Hey all,
I'm trying to gage the interest if I made packs of hardware (year & engine) correct, both in stainless steel & oem (depending on availability) for things like door latches, interior, headlight, taillight, doors, etc. Would this be beneficial to anyone?
Please share this anyone who has a 914 and may not be a member on 914world.

Carrie

[A&PGirl]

Quick Update: I have everything ordered and hope to have everything in hand in 1-1 1/2 weeks. I just checked the tracking info and looks like 99.5% of the SS will be here by Wednesday.

The first kit will be a limited run to work out any kinks, so I'm just giving everyone a heads up.

Request:

I need someone with '75/'76 to look at where the wiring harness to license plate lights goes through the rear panel to see if there's a grommet for the hole and measure the hole for me. Thanks in advance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[racerbvd]

Quick Update: I have everything ordered and hope to have everything in hand in 1-1 1/2 weeks. I just checked the tracking info and looks like 99.5% of the SS will be here by Wednesday.

The first kit will be a limited run to work out any kinks, so I'm just giving everyone a heads up.

Request:

I need someone with '75/'76 to look at where the wiring harness to license plate lights goes through the rear panel to see if there's a grommet for the hole and measure the hole for me. Thanks in advance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I have a 76, I'll check on it this weekend..

[A&PGirl]

I have a 76, I'll check on it this weekend..

Thanks!

Hi Carrie,

I am in for a cadmium plated looking complete set. Is the yellow zinc close to the cad plating?

Glad to see you back!

Hi Mike,

Answer is yes, but like always there is some variation.
Here's the thread where you can make your own decision: Cadmium plating-Yellow Zinc plating

[racerbvd]

I have a 76, I'll check on it this weekend..

Thanks!

Here it is..