 914/6 GT front/rear lids on eBay |
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| JeffBowlsby |
 Oct 13 2003, 01:54 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses  Group: Members Posts: 8,575 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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| SirAndy |
Oct 13 2003, 02:04 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,707 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
reproduction. altough very good ones as far as i can tell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
now if they also had the 100 Liter gas tank to go with it ... Andy |
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| Mueller |
Oct 13 2003, 02:11 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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What is the weight savings by using the factory style GT lids??
Are more modern 'glass lids lighter? (I guess that depends on the manufacture) |
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| Jeroen |
Oct 13 2003, 02:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Hey thanks for posting this!
Mittelmotor usually lists these in their catalog for €1500 each, so it's worth bidding on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It's my first time on Ebay, so wish me luck... cheers, Jeroen |
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| 914Timo |
Oct 14 2003, 12:22 AM
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******* Group: Members Posts: 743 Joined: 13-January 03 From: Finland Member No.: 137 Region Association: Europe |
I have saw pics about original GT lids. They dont look very good quality. Lot of air bubbles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Those lids for sale looks damn good. Hope you will win them, Jeroen. I have bought something couple of times from German e-bay and I have had no bad experiences. I just bought set of new 996 front calipers. I know some wouldnt like to send parts abroad. After explaining that we are in the same european economic area and they can send them as easily as in German, everything have gone fine. |
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| brant |
Oct 14 2003, 12:38 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,643 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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My friend here has a M-471 car with original glass lids... (they even have been color changed like the car and are definitely original equiptment)..
The fit sucks. Perhaps they've warped in the last 30 years, but there is a huge gap on the side rain tray where the lid is bowed. At speed one of the corners around the headlight is warped up a couple of inches and scoops air into the front trunk. brant |
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| Qarl |
Oct 14 2003, 09:55 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None  |
Very interesting. I have a set of these lids as recently listed on the U.S. ebay by Getty Design. The photos in the Mittelmotor ad are the same as the Getty Design ad.
Armando Serrano visited them and took extensive photos. They are VERY close to original in appearance and the finish is very nice. I believe Getty is making them. Perhaps Mittelmotor is getting them from Getty or maybe it is vice versa!!!! Good luck! |
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| RON S. |
 Oct 15 2003, 07:10 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
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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 |
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| vortrex |
Oct 15 2003, 10:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
let's see some pics of them on your car!
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| RON S. |
Oct 16 2003, 04:42 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Lets see if this newbie can make a photo load.
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| RON S. |
Oct 16 2003, 04:44 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
This is #2,bottom view.
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| RON S. |
Oct 16 2003, 04:46 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
This is a front view#3
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| RON S. |
Oct 16 2003, 04:48 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Here's a back view,closed
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| RON S. |
Oct 16 2003, 04:49 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Sorry,forgot to post pic
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| RON S. |
Oct 16 2003, 04:52 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Last pic,open rear,and let the comments roll.
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| 914Timo |
Oct 16 2003, 06:11 AM
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******* Group: Members Posts: 743 Joined: 13-January 03 From: Finland Member No.: 137 Region Association: Europe |
Nice pics, nice lids and VERY nice car !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
Is it real six ?? Your battery is pretty high. What is the apparatus next to the fattery in front trunck pic ?? |
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| RON S. |
Oct 16 2003, 06:59 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Timo,
The item next to the battery is an 8micron oil filter on the return end of the oil cooler.It has -16 lines in and out coming from a much-much modified mazda oil cooler. The mazda unit has had the end cap removed,I then designed a pair of mating flanges on my comp.had them waterjetted,tig-welded 1 to the cooler & 1 to the cap.Then added -16 fittings to the cap.The end cap is now removable for cleaning.I now intend to send it off to have it ultrasonically cleaned.I'll send pics later.Yes,the battery is to high,and I'll later lower it to behind the o.c.duct. Ron |
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| brant |
Oct 16 2003, 08:13 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,643 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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The bumpers look great!!!
are they glass bumpers painted silver? brant |
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| RON S. |
Oct 16 2003, 08:31 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Brant,
They are indeed glass bumpers,but don't let let the good looks fool you.They are A.I.R.pcs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (awfully inaccurate repro's) When I got them,they fit as good as a square peg in a round hole. I.E. the o.c.cutout in the fr.bumper was 3/4" narrower than the o.c.opening in the lower valance. Whatever fiberglass parts one buys,be prepared for rework,lots of it,to get it to fit. Ron |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 16 2003, 02:23 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
those are BIG flares
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