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> NOS Front latch panel, Parts research
peteyd
post Apr 6 2023, 06:46 AM
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I have this NOS front latch panel here. It is unique in that it has an extra lip on the front.

I also have an NOS from clip that I know is from a 70-71 car as it has the unique impressions from that MY.

I have checked my boneyard where I have MY 72, 73, 74. None of these cars has this front lip.

It also has five little square impressions when looking face on.

So I'm trying to determine what year this lip came on cars, and its actually function.

I'm thinking that it could have started in 1975?

Can anyone confirm this and also its function?

Thanks,

Pete

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mb911
post Apr 6 2023, 07:54 AM
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how can it be late but yet not have the bumper shock holes like the late but rather have the bumper bolt holes for the 70-74 bumpers?
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post Apr 6 2023, 08:59 AM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Apr 6 2023, 09:54 AM) *

how can it be late but yet not have the bumper shock holes like the late but rather have the bumper bolt holes for the 70-74 bumpers?

Good catch. Interesting question. Maybe a Porsche replacement panel that was made to fit all cars after some mods to fit the particular model year. Definitely late with the extra lip to hold the big bumper covers in place. Strange….
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post Apr 6 2023, 01:07 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 6 2023, 07:59 AM) *

QUOTE(mb911 @ Apr 6 2023, 09:54 AM) *

how can it be late but yet not have the bumper shock holes like the late but rather have the bumper bolt holes for the 70-74 bumpers?

Good catch. Interesting question. Maybe a Porsche replacement panel that was made to fit all cars after some mods to fit the particular model year. Definitely late with the extra lip to hold the big bumper covers in place. Strange….

I'm pretty sure the shock absorbers were US mandate only. I vaguely recall euro spec cars not having them.
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 6 2023, 01:07 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 6 2023, 07:59 AM) *

QUOTE(mb911 @ Apr 6 2023, 09:54 AM) *

how can it be late but yet not have the bumper shock holes like the late but rather have the bumper bolt holes for the 70-74 bumpers?

Good catch. Interesting question. Maybe a Porsche replacement panel that was made to fit all cars after some mods to fit the particular model year. Definitely late with the extra lip to hold the big bumper covers in place. Strange….

I'm pretty sure the shock absorbers were US mandate only. I vaguely recall euro spec cars not having them.
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True , but US that was the panel Porsche would sell you as far back as 1980, when I bought one ,,,,,,One size Fits All.. Kinda.. head light buckets diff.... vw supplly chain..NARP
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peteyd   NOS Front latch panel   Apr 6 2023, 06:46 AM
davep   That appears to be a very late 1976 panel without ...   Apr 6 2023, 07:09 AM
wonkipop   That appears to be a very late 1976 panel without...   Apr 6 2023, 07:26 AM
rick 918-S   What are those part numbers on the tags that are s...   Apr 6 2023, 07:14 AM
914Sixer   Dave is correct 75-76 nose.   Apr 6 2023, 07:22 AM
Root_Werks   Dave is correct 75-76 nose. :agree: Also agr...   Apr 6 2023, 05:08 PM
friethmiller   I believe those 5 small openings are drains for wa...   Apr 6 2023, 07:24 AM
davep   Earlier thread on the front cross panel: http://ww...   Apr 6 2023, 07:31 AM
DRPHIL914   I have this NOS front latch panel here. It is uni...   Apr 6 2023, 07:49 AM
mb911   how can it be late but yet not have the bumper sho...   Apr 6 2023, 07:54 AM
mepstein   how can it be late but yet not have the bumper sh...   Apr 6 2023, 08:59 AM
SirAndy   how can it be late but yet not have the bumper s...   Apr 6 2023, 01:07 PM
wonkipop   [quote name='mepstein' post='3069987' date='Apr 6...   Apr 6 2023, 03:22 PM
Root_Werks   [quote name='mepstein' post='3069987' date='Apr ...   Apr 7 2023, 10:02 AM
mepstein   [quote name='wonkipop' post='3070047' date='Apr 6...   Apr 7 2023, 10:12 AM
wonkipop   [quote name='wonkipop' post='3070047' date='Apr ...   Apr 7 2023, 04:09 PM
sixnotfour   [quote name='mepstein' post='3069987' date='Apr 6...   Sep 30 2023, 09:35 AM
peteyd   how can it be late but yet not have the bumper sh...   Apr 6 2023, 09:56 AM
mepstein   [quote name='mb911' post='3069972' date='Apr 6 20...   Apr 6 2023, 10:34 AM
peteyd   Ok, thanks everyone for the responses. I think f...   Apr 6 2023, 09:46 AM
Steve   I have a US 75 car and it had that lip for the rub...   Apr 6 2023, 10:02 AM
JeffBowlsby   Would love to see a video of how these panels are ...   Apr 6 2023, 12:18 PM
76-914   Would love to see a video of how these panels are...   Apr 6 2023, 03:48 PM
wonkipop   i have two parts books for the 914. a euro parts b...   Apr 6 2023, 04:46 PM
gms   Check this out Schloßquerwand vorn   Apr 7 2023, 09:45 AM
sixnotfour   The 75-76 lip is a nice support for fiberglass Bum...   Apr 7 2023, 02:25 PM
technicalninja   I recently disassemble our 75s BBB (big black bump...   Apr 7 2023, 09:39 PM
Imcoz   When will the panels be for sale? Chris B:)   Sep 30 2023, 09:22 AM


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