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> GT reinforcement kit from Otto's, Maybe early members remember...
Montreal914
post Mar 30 2025, 09:11 PM
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I came across this GT reinforcement that was made many years ago by John Williamson (RIP), owner of Otto's in Venice.

I am wondering if anyone here is familiar with it? Maybe they have this kit on their car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I have figured out where four out of the six panels go, but I am puzzled as for the last two.

Where would part 1 and 2 go? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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post Apr 6 2025, 12:50 PM
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@Steve , thank you for posting these.

Agreed, picture 2 I believe I am seeing what I have labeled as #1 and pictured earlier holding it with my finger.

What I have as #2 seems oddly placed on you car. That being said, #2 have no holes for plug welds and therefore were probably not meant as a double layer like all the other pieces but rather like a gusset like you have it on you car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I did see pictures of an original kit somewhere and saved the pictures. The current offered kit (Maddogs) does not add reinforcement to the suspension ears per say. It does have that long arched panel in the upper wheel well.

Thanks! Good stuff shared here! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Montreal914   GT reinforcement kit from Otto's   Mar 30 2025, 09:11 PM
Maltese Falcon   On the 4cyl cars with the Left and Right engine m...   Mar 30 2025, 09:22 PM
Maltese Falcon   This is the Mad Dog kit that my bud sells today. W...   Mar 30 2025, 09:52 PM
campbellcj   JW did my car with that "armor plating...   Mar 31 2025, 07:53 AM
Steve   I also have Otto’s kit on my car. I have the or...   Mar 31 2025, 08:09 AM
930cabman   I also have Otto’s kit on my car. I have the o...   Apr 2 2025, 12:59 PM
Montreal914   :trophy: This forum and group of people is simply...   Mar 31 2025, 08:13 AM
campbellcj   Here are a few awful pics - car is in a pretty tig...   Apr 1 2025, 06:43 PM
campbellcj   more   Apr 1 2025, 06:43 PM
live free & drive   I came across this GT reinforcement that was made...   Apr 1 2025, 10:01 PM
sixnotfour   :confused:   Apr 2 2025, 10:53 AM
Montreal914   So, it looks like a couple of options for part 2: ...   Apr 2 2025, 11:47 PM
Steve   @montreal914 It’s a miracle I found it. Pretty...   Apr 3 2025, 08:19 AM
930cabman   [b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s...   Apr 4 2025, 04:51 AM
Montreal914   @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showu...   Apr 3 2025, 08:47 AM
Steve   I know the shop in AZ that installed the kit 30 ye...   Apr 3 2025, 09:10 AM
Montreal914   Steve, when you have an opportunity, this would be...   Apr 3 2025, 09:37 AM
Steve   Hard to get pictures without removing the trailing...   Apr 5 2025, 06:34 PM
Montreal914   @Steve , thank you for posting these. Agreed, pic...   Apr 6 2025, 12:50 PM
mepstein   Tangerine racing sells reinforcements for the susp...   Apr 6 2025, 01:33 PM
Maltese Falcon   These suspension ear 'Weld in place pieces are...   Apr 6 2025, 01:42 PM


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