914/6 GT front/rear lids on eBay Options

[JeffBowlsby]

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[RON S.]

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Those lids are indeed made by Getty Design.I called them when I saw the e-bay listing back in Aug.The guy told me he'd sell me a set over the phone for the e-bay listing of $499ea.I told him my only doubts about buying them were how good or bad the actual fitment would be when I rec'd them,as I've bought every other piece on the car from A.I.R. Or as I've termed(Awfully Inaccurate Reproductions)You name it,bumpers,flares,skirts,valances,oil cooler shrouding,it all had to be massively reworked to fit properly and look good.He assured me the best fit out of the box.I agreed.
Cost on the check was $1135.00 total.Van nuys to Chas'n S.C.
Now my 2 c.w.
Parts came prof'ly pkg'd,and the fit was like a glove.
They are contoured and rounded as the steel lids are.Everywhere they need to be.
They look good w/the gt type pins and rear lid holddowns.A quick sand & paint and they're done.They are really professional pieces.
Now the negative.The stiffeners on the bottom side are not bonded through-out the bottom of the lids.They are only bonded on the edges all-around.That made them really flimsy when I first got them.I had to carefully insert glass & resin at every intersection and press the top & bottom together for a couple days 'til it fully cured.Now they're stiff & looking great.All latches&hinges fit as original.I did run a tap thru all holes first to claen out the gelcoat but that was it.Also,they're right at 9 lbs.ea.
In short,the xtra cost for their lids versus cheaper ones I think was saved in the fitment.You just cant imagine how many hours I've spent fixing fiberglass on my '6 that was bought from companys that said it fit perfect.Most everything on the market is made in molds that are garbage.
Their pcs.fit and I'd buy from them again.I'll bet anyone calls them they'll sell ya a set for the e-bay price.
Just my 2c.w.
Ron