 Correct front roof latches for a '70 914/6? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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| smontanaro |
 Feb 26 2008, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
The right front latch on my /6's roof had stripped threads on the adjuster screws, so it wouldn't keep the roof latched tight. I found a couple people who had some and made one guy an offer, paid him, and they arrived yesterday.
Alas, they appear to be all black, and kind of flat black at that. They don't seem to match what I'm replacing. Have I run into a pair for a later year or did I just buy some this guy had "restored"? Sorry, no pix at the moment. I'll post some comparison shots when I get home later, assuming one of my digital cameras cooperates. Skip Montanaro |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Feb 26 2008, 07:58 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(smontanaro @ Feb 26 2008, 04:43 PM)  The right front latch on my /6's roof had stripped threads on the adjuster screws, so it wouldn't keep the roof latched tight. I found a couple people who had some and made one guy an offer, paid him, and they arrived yesterday. Alas, they appear to be all black, and kind of flat black at that. They don't seem to match what I'm replacing. Have I run into a pair for a later year or did I just buy some this guy had "restored"? Sorry, no pix at the moment. I'll post some comparison shots when I get home later, assuming one of my digital cameras cooperates. Skip Montanaro Skip, Just looked at my 72's. They are/appear to be unpainted/anodized metal screws - never looked at them before, though. In your case, I'd be tempted(since you have screws that work) to take a Dremel to them, remove the paint & clearcoat them. But.....if a concours judge EVER found them incorrect for your six, I'd want to shake his/her hand. Ranks right up there with the ultimate obscure! Pat |
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| smontanaro |
Feb 26 2008, 10:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
As promised, here are some pictures of the new and old latches. In all three pictures the original latch is on the right. See how different the finish is? Matte vs. glossy and the pivot screw and the adjuster nuts are painted in the ones I just received.
   So, is the latch on the left just from a later model 914 or has it be "resprayed"? Thanks, Skip |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Feb 26 2008, 11:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Skip,
The latches on my '70/4 have a finish like the originals that are shown on the right side of your photos. Paul |
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| SGB |
Feb 28 2008, 09:28 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
My 73 has latches with an original finish more simlar to the glossy ones.
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| smontanaro |
Mar 6 2008, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks. So '70 and '73 appear to have the glossy finish. I would guess 71s and 72s have glossy finish as well. Anyone with a late model car (74 or later) care to chime in?
Glossy or flat? Thx, Skip |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 7 2008, 12:04 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,954 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
here's what i did with a original /6 roof latch ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=65406 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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