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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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| Pat Garvey |
 Nov 17 2006, 06:32 PM
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Do I or don't I...........?  Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States  |
OK - new nailed area.
There were quite a few variations in 914 bumpers through the years. Think about it - special early rear chrome bumper (was this available in painted form?), chrome or painted, front/ rear tits (pardon), rubber. What about the fog/no-fog combinations? Show yours here |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
 Nov 18 2006, 11:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Here is an original, concours 914 front end. This would be an "appearance pkg" chrome bumper w/fog lights, circa 1970/71/72. Car belongs to our moderator, Pat Garvey.
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Nov 18 2006, 02:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Depicted here is an original, early rear bumper on an early '70/4. For reference, the "indent" for the license area is very sharp and angular compared to the more curved transition for later rear bumpers.
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| Scott H |
Nov 18 2006, 11:33 PM
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Luddite Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 12-September 05 From: Gastonia, North Carolina, USA Member No.: 4,790 |
I'm kinda new here so I'm not sure if it's okay to ask questions like this over in this forum, so feel free to remove this post if it's not appropriate ... plus, the pictures are of a nasty car and I don't want to detract from the concours cars ...
The picture below is my '72. The front chrome bumper has a pair of holes on each side, just inboard of the foglights. I'm assuming these are the mounting holes for the "tits" but it appears that none have ever be mounted there. Would that be correct for a '72? Were the tits an option in '72 or is it a later bumper on my car? Thanks. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/sdcvw/914/118-1868_IMG.jpg) Rear chrome bumper: (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/sdcvw/914/118-1849_IMG.jpg) |
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| Pat Garvey |
Nov 19 2006, 11:45 AM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Scott H @ Nov 19 2006, 02:33 AM)  I'm kinda new here so I'm not sure if it's okay to ask questions like this over in this forum, so feel free to remove this post if it's not appropriate ... plus, the pictures are of a nasty car and I don't want to detract from the concours cars ... The picture below is my '72. The front chrome bumper has a pair of holes on each side, just inboard of the foglights. I'm assuming these are the mounting holes for the "tits" but it appears that none have ever be mounted there. Would that be correct for a '72? Were the tits an option in '72 or is it a later bumper on my car? Thanks. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/sdcvw/914/118-1868_IMG.jpg) Rear chrome bumper: (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/sdcvw/914/118-1849_IMG.jpg) Scott, You have a '73 or '74 bumper on your 914 (front). Front "tits" appeared first on '73, rears in '74. And, don't worry about posting. This forum is supposed to be the place to ask questions like yours. Are you planning a restoration? |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Dec 26 2006, 06:32 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Does someone have a close up photo of the diff's between the very early & not so early rear bumpers?
What about the bumpers from '73...'74...'75 &'76? What, no one wants to play? We need the info! Post! |
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| 914runnow |
Dec 26 2006, 09:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 19-April 04 From: Modesto California Member No.: 1,948 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Dec 26 2006, 05:32 PM) Does someone have a close up photo of the diff's between the very early & not so early rear bumpers? What about the bumpers from '73...'74...'75 &'76? What, no one wants to play? We need the info! Post! Hey Pat good to be back in Concour 'Geek' land.. Hey when my new factory OEM front bumper assy.... comes down , I will shoot a pic of that..As it was early 80's produced..And they had a 'chrome' color variation on it.....>not as shiny<....70 to 74 were all the mirrored bright chrome from factory.... But back in 96 ... Could NOT pass up an OEM NLA NEW 73 front bumper for my car that is purrrrrrfect!!!!!!!!!! ANY ONE else have a later produced bumper that they purchased with my same scenario?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Pat Garvey |
Dec 31 2006, 08:52 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(914runnow @ Dec 27 2006, 12:39 AM) QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Dec 26 2006, 05:32 PM) Does someone have a close up photo of the diff's between the very early & not so early rear bumpers? What about the bumpers from '73...'74...'75 &'76? What, no one wants to play? We need the info! Post! Hey Pat good to be back in Concour 'Geek' land.. Hey when my new factory OEM front bumper assy.... comes down , I will shoot a pic of that..As it was early 80's produced..And they had a 'chrome' color variation on it.....>not as shiny<....70 to 74 were all the mirrored bright chrome from factory.... But back in 96 ... Could NOT pass up an OEM NLA NEW 73 front bumper for my car that is purrrrrrfect!!!!!!!!!! ANY ONE else have a later produced bumper that they purchased with my same scenario?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Anxious to see the pics! I replaced my front bumper w/a factory new one in the late 70's (don't ask why - embarassing) but the chrome was identical to the original. |
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| type4org |
Jan 12 2007, 05:21 AM
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You need PLAID! Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 13-June 06 From: Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany Member No.: 6,212 |
Here's some 1976 model year bumpers. Some of these pictures were taken with a flash, on those a lot of detail is lost because the bumper looks pitch black:
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| Pat Garvey |
Jan 12 2007, 05:01 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(type4org @ Jan 12 2007, 08:21 AM) Here's some 1976 model year bumpers. Some of these pictures were taken with a flash, on those a lot of detail is lost because the bumper looks pitch black: Jens Thanks!!!!!! About time we got the rubber bumpers included - nice ones too! |
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| Bleyseng |
Jan 20 2007, 10:38 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did all 76 cars have the rubber "tits"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Mine did but I tossed my rubber bumpers.....
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| type4org |
Jan 20 2007, 10:47 AM
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You need PLAID! Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 13-June 06 From: Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany Member No.: 6,212 |
QUOTE(Bleyseng @ Jan 20 2007, 11:38 AM) Did all 76 cars have the rubber "tits"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Mine did but I tossed my rubber bumpers..... According to Johnson all cars sold in CA and MD had them, but he also states "Some cars from other states, especially 1976 models, also have them". I know mine was sold in CA. |
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| Porsche Rescue |
Jan 20 2007, 01:58 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
My '76, sold new in Texas, has no "tits".
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| TJB/914 |
Jan 20 2007, 02:34 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,380 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(Bleyseng @ Jan 20 2007, 08:38 AM) Did all 76 cars have the rubber "tits"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Mine did but I tossed my rubber bumpers..... Rubber tits were an option that you paid extra for on 75 & 76's.. T |
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| TJB/914 |
Jan 20 2007, 02:40 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,380 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Hi all,
Here's front & rear bumpers on my 1974 914-4 car. Notice on the rear bumper the small dia. hole plug for the tow eye. On my car it's (original) chromed plastic. I've tried to find another & never found one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Tom Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| type4org |
Jan 20 2007, 02:41 PM
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You need PLAID! Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 13-June 06 From: Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany Member No.: 6,212 |
QUOTE(Thomas J Bliznik @ Jan 20 2007, 03:34 PM) Rubber tits were an option that you paid extra for on 75 & 76's.. I'd love to see that option code or proof on an invoice. I don't think Porsche charged for something that was mandated in certain states, at least not for cars delivered to those states that mandated them. |
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| TJB/914 |
Jan 20 2007, 02:43 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,380 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Here's a better closeup of an early 1970-6 rear bumper & my 1974 914-4 bumper. Notice the different curve (more straight on the 70 & curved on the 1974).
Tom Attached image(s)  
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| TJB/914 |
Jan 20 2007, 02:50 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,380 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(type4org @ Jan 20 2007, 12:41 PM) QUOTE(Thomas J Bliznik @ Jan 20 2007, 03:34 PM) Rubber tits were an option that you paid extra for on 75 & 76's.. I'd love to see that option code or proof on an invoice. I don't think Porsche charged for something that was mandated in certain states, at least not for cars delivered to those states that mandated them. Jens You may be correct. Lets ask other's if they know the real story. It may have been included on some options or mandated by the govt. in certain states?? It was probably not a stand alone option?? Tom |
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| TJB/914 |
Jan 20 2007, 03:07 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,380 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Here's Brad's from Ohio with his 75 (or 76??).
It's one of the most original 914's in all 914 land. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) No tits. Tom Attached image(s) 
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| Pat Garvey |
Jan 21 2007, 11:02 AM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Thomas J Bliznik @ Jan 20 2007, 03:40 PM) Hi all, Here's front & rear bumpers on my 1974 914-4 car. Notice on the rear bumper the small dia. hole plug for the tow eye. On my car it's (original) chromed plastic. I've tried to find another & never found one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Tom Tom, if you EVER do come accross a supply of those toe eye plugs (in chrome), keep me in mind. I live in fear of that things comeing off the bumper on the road. Pat |
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