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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
 Dec 26 2023, 09:15 AM
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I have a '73 (build date of 12/72). I'd like to buy a set of restored latches from @bdstone914 and I'm trying to determine what latches and roof I have so I buy the right latches.
It looks like I have early latches since a quarter will fit between the bumps. However, when I use this terrific old post re: early vs. late roofs, it appears as though I have a late top. I didn't realize early latches will work on a late top. Is it possible that a PO put on a late top and swapped out the rubber stops from the original early top to match the early latches? Maybe the current patchwork setup works, but doesn't fit as well? This is the only 914 I have owned. Thus, no point of reference of the fit on my end. I'm trying to figure out what I have (what pieces are early vs. late) and what I should to correct everything. Seeking input please. Should I try to find an early top to match the latches and that would make everything "correct?" |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
Dec 27 2023, 01:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I thought I'd provide more accurate measurement images. To me it looks like the width of the rubber stops matches the latches, but maybe the rubber stops should be smaller?
This top has "worked" for as long as I've owned the car (approx. 3 years). Again, this is the only 914 I've ever owned so I have no point of reference on fitment. The latches work on this roof and with these rubber stoppers. I think it's clear that I have a late roof and windows, but I believe I have early latches. Rubber stops ... not sure. Looking for advice on what to do, if anything.   |
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DC_neun_vierzehn What do I have (early vs. late) ... Dec 26 2023, 09:15 AM
DC_neun_vierzehn Latches: Dec 26 2023, 09:20 AM
bdstone914 @DC_neun_vierzehn
It is hard to tell from the wa... Dec 27 2023, 12:07 PM DC_neun_vierzehn Top: Dec 26 2023, 09:21 AM DC_neun_vierzehn RE: What do I have (early vs. late) ... Dec 26 2023, 09:23 AM DC_neun_vierzehn RE: What do I have (early vs. late) ... Dec 26 2023, 09:24 AM Literati914 I’m no expert so take this for what it’s worth... Dec 26 2023, 12:05 PM horizontally-opposed Great thread here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/i... Dec 26 2023, 10:12 PM DC_neun_vierzehn
Great thread here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/... Dec 27 2023, 09:52 AM horizontally-opposed
yes that’s the thread I have linked above ; )
... Dec 27 2023, 01:39 PM DC_neun_vierzehn Bruce, I don't have the latches out so this is... Dec 27 2023, 01:44 PM |
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