Rear Trunk/Boot, All years Options

[rhodyguy]

door jam production sticker reads 11/74. not my car, YET. don't know what the deal is with the wiring. i noticed it too. rear trunk lock is absent as well.

k

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

Rhody,
This comment may be out of line, as I haven't examined any late model 914s recently, but, the paint finish on the rear trunk surface looks to be mighty thick and not too smooth. That, coupled with the out-of-place wiring and missing lock hardware would cause me to look closer at the integrity of rear trunk. 914s are noteworthy for having water collect in the low areas back there by the tail lights. For comparison, examine the thin, smooth paint applications on some of the original, pristine trunks presented in this thread.

[Jasfsmith]

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One thing I'm trying to do by showing my rear trunk is that it has the short foam piece & it's a fairly late '72. Per Brett Johnson's book I shouldn't have it - should be a full, black foam pad (per his book). Brett's book is a VERY valuable source, but you can't take it as gospel for all things. This non-club is a far more reliable source of originality info & I want to make certain that the nuances are documented.
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My 1970 914-4 (purchased used in '73) had a rectangular piece of Perlon placed loose in the hole area of the yellow pad. Can anyone confirm that this was typical? I can't image the former owner chopping up the carpeting (Perlon) elsewhere in the car just to fill the hole.

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

James,
My '70/4 has the original foam insert identical to the one pictured in Pat's post #11 in this thread topic. Gary's '70/6 (post #15) is similar, though the pictures seem to depict it as having a a 'brown" shade to it, as opposed to Pat and mine, which are a pale, dingy "yellow".

Paul

[IronHillRestorations]

I'm with Paul on Rhody's car, sorry but that's not an original finish. But then what was supposed to be a thread about original finishes has turned out to be......

[Jasfsmith]

James,
My '70/4 has the original foam insert identical to the one pictured in Pat's post #11 in this thread topic. Gary's '70/6 (post #15) is similar, though the pictures seem to depict it as having a a 'brown" shade to it, as opposed to Pat and mine, which are a pale, dingy "yellow".

Paul

Was there a piece of Perlon placed in the rectangular opening?

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

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Was there a piece of Perlon placed in the rectangular opening?
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Gary's post (#15 of this thread) shows the (what I refer to as "mouse fuzz) trunk carpet fitment. The entire bottom of the rear trunk received this single piece of carpet. I've never seen this carpeting in anything but full size. The dense foam padding beneath it was used (probably) for heat and perhaps noise abatement. That foam piece nestled in the rearmost section of the trunk as seen in our thread #s 11 and 15.

Gary's pictures appear identical to my '70/4 with regards to fitment. I can't really tell from his photos as to the type of manufacture/weave of the carpet material. The carpet in the f & r trunk is identical to what is fitted in the passenger compartment.

[Pat Garvey]

door jam production sticker reads 11/74. not my car, YET. don't know what the deal is with the wiring. i noticed it too. rear trunk lock is absent as well.

k

Sounds like this car had the "Porsche" refelctor panel between the tail lights and and electric lock.

BTW, Mars Red was never a Porsche color - VW. Nice color though.

[Pat Garvey]

James,
My '70/4 has the original foam insert identical to the one pictured in Pat's post #11 in this thread topic. Gary's '70/6 (post #15) is similar, though the pictures seem to depict it as having a a 'brown" shade to it, as opposed to Pat and mine, which are a pale, dingy "yellow".

Paul

Was there a piece of Perlon placed in the rectangular opening?

James,

Sure would like to see a pic of the placement of the carpet piece!

I've never seen such a thing, but I know yours is an early Euro car & anything may have taken place! Any chance for a pic? I know your ailing (to say the least), but it might help the forum with new info.

Pat

[Pat Garvey]

James,
My '70/4 has the original foam insert identical to the one pictured in Pat's post #11 in this thread topic. Gary's '70/6 (post #15) is similar, though the pictures seem to depict it as having a a 'brown" shade to it, as opposed to Pat and mine, which are a pale, dingy "yellow".

Paul

Was there a piece of Perlon placed in the rectangular opening?

James,

Sure would like to see a pic of the placement of the carpet piece!

I've never seen such a thing, but I know yours is an early Euro car & anything may have taken place! Any chance for a pic? I know your ailing (to say the least), but it might help the forum with new info.

Pat

Ooops! Sorry, though we were discussing your six! But...I have a late '72 four & still don't know what you'r referring too. Pic possible?
Pat

[Johny Blackstain]

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[Johny Blackstain]

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[Pat Garvey]

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I'm not trying to be overly picky here, because I know this is a special 914. I've also had zero experience with light colored 914's. But, isn't there something that can be done to remove the seepage of oxidation on this rear trunk? It's far from serious, but it's hurting the overall value of the car.

Anyone have ideas?
Pat

[Johny Blackstain]

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I'm not trying to be overly picky here, because I know this is a special 914. I've also had zero experience with light colored 914's. But, isn't there something that can be done to remove the seepage of oxidation on this rear trunk? It's far from serious, but it's hurting the overall value of the car.

Anyone have ideas?
Pat

Pat, I hear you. I hate that little oxidation in the trunk however since she lives in a garage & has for over 30 years, it still looks the same as it did back in '78. George @ AA said not to touch my trunks, door jambs or engine compartment so I listened to him & left well enough alone. I was thinking of using CLR to clean up the stains & maybe scratch & touch up the micro spot on the upper right corner of the re-enforcing plate. Thoughts?


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Edit: BTW- George repainted her back in '03

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[Pittelli]

Hello,
I just got a '71 914. Sorry for the very basic question, but how the heck do I get the back trunk open? I see a lever for the engine compartment and the front trunk and that's it. It doesn't have a push button like I see in most of the pictures here.java script:emoticon(':headbang:', 'smid_29')

[Pat Garvey]

Hello,
I just got a '71 914. Sorry for the very basic question, but how the heck do I get the back trunk open? I see a lever for the engine compartment and the front trunk and that's it. It doesn't have a push button like I see in most of the pictures here.java script:emoticon(':headbang:', 'smid_29')

Sounds strange! Does your 914 have a reflector panel between the taillights with "PORSCHE" script? Can you send a photo?

[Pat Garvey]

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I'm not trying to be overly picky here, because I know this is a special 914. I've also had zero experience with light colored 914's. But, isn't there something that can be done to remove the seepage of oxidation on this rear trunk? It's far from serious, but it's hurting the overall value of the car.

Anyone have ideas?
Pat

Pat, I hear you. I hate that little oxidation in the trunk however since she lives in a garage & has for over 30 years, it still looks the same as it did back in '78. George @ AA said not to touch my trunks, door jambs or engine compartment so I listened to him & left well enough alone. I was thinking of using CLR to clean up the stains & maybe scratch & touch up the micro spot on the upper right corner of the re-enforcing plate. Thoughts?


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Edit: BTW- George repainted her back in '03

Johnny,

I wouldn't try CLR, particularly because it could potentially seep into seam areas. I also wouldn't be all that worried about the stains.

One thing you may try is a Mister Clean Eraser (not the heavy duty one), with plenty of water & very light rubbing - I've had good luck with this product for removing the tire stains in the front well. Rub very lightly & see if it does any good - if not, you're out a couple of bucks. If it does work, be sure to put some heavy paste wax on afterward. They act like a very mild rubbing compound, so it will have to be waxed/polished afterwards.

If you try, let us know whether or not it works.
Pat

[Pittelli]

Yes, it does.
I'll send a pic if I can figure out how to do so. I called the guy who sold it to me and he said "it just opens up. If not, there's a switch under the steering wheel." It doesn't just open up. Presumably, there is a latch that would keep it from doing so. I tried pushing, pulling, jiggling. The only switches under the steering wheel are little things that don't seem to have anything to do with the back trunk. The guy was a little hard to deal with when I bought it from him and I don't know if he's giving me the bum's rush. He opened it while I was there, but I was busy looking for things like rust and didn't pay attention to how he did it.

Hello,
I just got a '71 914. Sorry for the very basic question, but how the heck do I get the back trunk open? I see a lever for the engine compartment and the front trunk and that's it. It doesn't have a push button like I see in most of the pictures here.java script:emoticon(':headbang:', 'smid_29')

Sounds strange! Does your 914 have a reflector panel between the taillights with "PORSCHE" script? Can you send a photo?

[Pittelli]

Here, I hope is a pic:
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Yes, it does.
I'll send a pic if I can figure out how to do so. I called the guy who sold it to me and he said "it just opens up. If not, there's a switch under the steering wheel." It doesn't just open up. Presumably, there is a latch that would keep it from doing so. I tried pushing, pulling, jiggling. The only switches under the steering wheel are little things that don't seem to have anything to do with the back trunk. The guy was a little hard to deal with when I bought it from him and I don't know if he's giving me the bum's rush. He opened it while I was there, but I was busy looking for things like rust and didn't pay attention to how he did it.

Hello,
I just got a '71 914. Sorry for the very basic question, but how the heck do I get the back trunk open? I see a lever for the engine compartment and the front trunk and that's it. It doesn't have a push button like I see in most of the pictures here.java script:emoticon(':headbang:', 'smid_29')

Sounds strange! Does your 914 have a reflector panel between the taillights with "PORSCHE" script? Can you send a photo?