914 driving lights, Installing OEM type driving lights to a 1974 914 |
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914 driving lights, Installing OEM type driving lights to a 1974 914 |
Jezibel |
Jul 8 2024, 11:29 AM
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Das Echte POORSCHE Fahrer Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 21-January 24 From: Northern California Member No.: 27,868 Region Association: Northern California |
I have a '74 914-4 that did not come with the optional driving light set and wish to add them to my car. The 73-76 914s came with pre-installed wiring exiting from behind the front bumper, from my understanding, that would allow lights to be added simply by installing and connecting them.
My car seems to have these wires, as expected, but due to paint overspray effects, the wire colors have been obscured, making it hard to determine which is the brown GND wire and which is the black (+) wire. I'd appreciate any help available advice from others who have retroactively installed the accessory (OEM type) driving lights to their cars. This might simplify my efforts considerably. Also, my car's horn was removed and I wish to install a set of the HELLA OEM type dual-tone Superlouds. Again, the wiring is oversprayed by body paint, so any way to quickly determine what wire is the brown GND and (+) power wires for the original (now removed) horn? Is the original horn relay located on the engine-bay relay tray or somewhere else on the car? Thanks.[font=Verdana] |
ClayPerrine |
Jul 20 2024, 04:59 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,806 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
You don't have to remove the front wheels, just turn them to full lock on one side. Then you can reach in and get to the bolts.
I suggest that if you do decide to pull the bumper, you replace the bolts on the bumper with some all thread studs. Then you can put the bumper on and the dog bones won't slip and it is far easier to get washers and nuts on the studs inside the fender. |
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