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Model Specific Information
914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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| 6freak |
 Jul 23 2008, 01:14 PM
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MR.C  Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
QUOTE(smontanaro @ Jul 12 2008, 05:29 AM)  QUOTE(6freak @ May 12 2008, 10:52 AM) My 1970 914-6 as no radio therefor no antenna no holes for it and the dash weave thingy is one solid piece from the colume too the glove box (no seams).One hole for the lighter and a square hole for the heater controls. I heard that was rare?? I don't know how rare it is, but my /6 also apparently never had a radio. It's as you describe and the speaker boxes are empty. Skip Speaker box`s are empty on mine as well .....and the steering wheel is not strait (as in square with the dash)its got something to do with the 911 steering column.And the real 70 six`s have a windshield washer pump.Not the spear tire air pressure supply! at least mine does and it works |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 25 2008, 03:11 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,889 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(6freak @ Jul 23 2008, 11:14 AM) and the steering wheel is not strait (as in square with the dash)its got something to do with the 911 steering column. *not* specific to the /6 ... all 914 steering columns are mounted in a slight angle ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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| 6freak |
Jul 25 2008, 03:30 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 25 2008, 02:11 PM) QUOTE(6freak @ Jul 23 2008, 11:14 AM) and the steering wheel is not strait (as in square with the dash)its got something to do with the 911 steering column. *not* specific to the /6 ... all 914 steering columns are mounted in a slight angle ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy Thats not what i heard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) but i could be wrong i have been b4...anyone else |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jul 25 2008, 07:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 25 2008, 01:11 PM) *not* specific to the /6 ... all 914 steering columns are mounted in a slight angle ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy Sir Andy is correct, the top of the instrument cowl is not parallel to the steering wheel plane. Paul Attached image(s) 
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| Joe Bob |
Jul 26 2008, 10:08 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
OK, two questions....leather was the 914/6 dash...what's the material behind it under the windshield? Vinyl?
Also, 15x5.5 inch wheels...what's the stock tire size? |
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| Gustl |
Jul 26 2008, 10:47 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,671 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria  |
QUOTE(mikez @ Jul 26 2008, 05:08 PM) Also, 15x5.5 inch wheels...what's the stock tire size? 165 HR 15 |
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| Joe Bob |
Jul 26 2008, 10:56 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Yer kidding? That's what they used on the 4.5 wheels, right?
BTW, if in Germany does the TUV require stock sized tires? |
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| mikey |
Jul 26 2008, 11:50 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 424 Joined: 30-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 214 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mikez @ Jul 26 2008, 09:08 AM) OK, two questions....leather was the 914/6 dash...what's the material behind it under the windshield? Vinyl? My original 914-6 didn't have leather on or anywhere near the dash. Might have been an option? - I don't know. The material behind the dash is vinyl. |
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| Gustl |
Jul 26 2008, 12:43 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,671 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(mikez @ Jul 26 2008, 05:56 PM) Yer kidding? That's what they used on the 4.5 wheels, right? NO - there were no 4.5 wheels on the 914-6 factory original wheel combos were: 165 HR 15 on 5.5 x 15 steel rims (standard) 165 HR 15 on 5.5 x 15 chromed steel wheels (option M976) 165 HR 15 on 5.5 x 15 Mahle Gasburners (option M485) 185 HR 14 on 5.5 x 14 Fuchs alloys (option M975) especially for the M471 cars: 185/70-15 on 6 x 15 Fuchs "deep six" alloys and especially for the 916 cars: 185/70-15 on 7 x 15 Fuchs alloys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl |
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| Gustl |
Jul 26 2008, 12:47 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,671 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(mikez @ Jul 26 2008, 05:56 PM) BTW, if in Germany does the TUV require stock sized tires? AFAIK German TÜV is very liberal - they could use almost everything ... Austrian TÜV is very close to originality they're not very tolerant maybe if you personally know the technician at the TÜV - but not as a standard procedure ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl |
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| Joe Bob |
Jul 26 2008, 12:58 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Thanks Gustl.....I meant on the 356 models with 4.5 wheels.....
Wider wheels mean wider tires in most cases....one would assume. BTW, offline, via email...would you give me an idea what you paid for your 914/6? 356@cox.net We plan on exporting one and would like to get an idea what they are bringing back in the Fatherland.... |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 28 2008, 05:23 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,889 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Jul 25 2008, 05:47 PM) Sir Andy is correct, the top of the instrument cowl is not parallel to the steering wheel plane. actually, what i meant is left/right not up/down. up/down is obvious, left/right not so much. *All* 914 steering columns are in a slight angle to the left ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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| Gustl |
Jul 29 2008, 01:17 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,671 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
you can see it at this photo (Tapiro = 914-6)
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| 6freak |
Jul 29 2008, 09:41 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Jul 25 2008, 06:47 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 25 2008, 01:11 PM) *not* specific to the /6 ... all 914 steering columns are mounted in a slight angle ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy Sir Andy is correct, the top of the instrument cowl is not parallel to the steering wheel plane. Paul Maybe its the car thats crooked and the steering wheel is strait (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Next ? what about the washer pump i know some had it supplyed by the spare tire..And i dont think my dash is leather i think its the same material as the door panels and the rear fire wall pad?? Thanks for being UP on the wheel Andy ..soda speak (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 29 2008, 06:32 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,889 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(6freak @ Jul 29 2008, 07:41 AM) what about the washer pump Washer Pump is /6 only ... Tech TIP of the day: Don't pay stupendous prices for an original 914/6 washer pump. A 911 washer pump from the same period looks surprisingly similar to the /6 pump at a fraction of the cost ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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| 6freak |
Jul 30 2008, 08:21 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 29 2008, 05:32 PM) QUOTE(6freak @ Jul 29 2008, 07:41 AM) what about the washer pump Washer Pump is /6 only ... Tech TIP of the day: Don't pay stupendous prices for an original 914/6 washer pump. A 911 washer pump from the same period looks surprisingly similar to the /6 pump at a fraction of the cost ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy good to know ...Thanks Andy |
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| johannes |
Jul 31 2008, 01:34 PM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
QUOTE Don't pay stupendous prices for an original 914/6 washer pump. A 911 washer pump from the same period looks surprisingly similar to the /6 pump at a fraction of the cost ... Don't pay stupendous prices for an original 914/6. A 914/4 from the same period looks surprisingly similar to the /6 at a fraction of the cost ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| jtf914 |
Aug 4 2008, 03:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Burlington, CT Member No.: 58 Region Association: North East States |
Anyone mentioned the shift linkage differences between -4 and -6 tailshifters:
 As well as the different tail cover and linkage on the tail cover  |
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| davep |
Aug 8 2008, 02:39 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,212 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 29 2008, 04:32 PM) Tech TIP of the day: Don't pay stupendous prices for an original 914/6 washer pump. A 911 washer pump from the same period looks surprisingly similar to the /6 pump at a fraction of the cost ... I believe the VW Rabbit also used a similar pump. I picked up a few while working as a VW parts jockey back about 1985. |
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| dug |
Jun 26 2009, 09:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 26-December 06 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 7,382 Region Association: Northern California |
There are some more minor front suspension differences that I have noticed with four and six parts side by side. The six cross member has a squared off end at the adjusting screw locations, while the vw made four parts are round. The six A-arms are made by porsche and therefore have the triangle-P logo on them. Even the front and rear bushing carriers that mount the A-arm to the car have the triangle-P logo and have nicer looking edges and welds. The torsion bars on a six have the L and R markings cast into the ends, while the four parts have them stamped in the end. The steering rack is different as well.
I am in no way saying that the -4 parts are functionally inferior in any way. VW just produced them on a 10x larger scale than Porsche and so found little ways to make them more efficiently (cheaper?). I haven't put the A-arms on a scale yet, but they feel identical. |
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