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by RichardJ
Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: New Members and Guests - CLICK HERE
Topic: New 914 owner (North Staffs)
Replies: 7
Views: 495

Re: New 914 owner (North Staffs)

Thanks. I've seen which bits of impact bumper bodywork need to be removed to make early bumpers fit, but have not been able to find any really good pics of what the details in front of the bonnet and headlights were actually like on an earlier model. Similarly, I have a few photos of the rear towing...
by RichardJ
Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:53 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Anyone had their 914 body shell stripped?
Replies: 21
Views: 1340

Anyone had their 914 body shell stripped?

Hi, I'm currently investigating having all the paint and seam sealer stripped from my 914 body shell and having it de-rusted prior to restoration, and then primed once the welding is complete. I am very interested in understanding the processes used and who does them, so I can choose the ones I thin...
by RichardJ
Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:23 pm
Forum: New Members and Guests - CLICK HERE
Topic: New 914 owner (North Staffs)
Replies: 7
Views: 495

Re: New 914 owner (North Staffs)

Thanks folks!
by RichardJ
Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: re chroming trim pieces
Replies: 18
Views: 1170

Re: re chroming trim pieces

I had a quote this week for re-chroming a pair of early bumpers for the door handles for my 914. Yes, it was from a company renowned to be one of the best, who do work for many very high end restorations of valuable cars, but I couldn't believe how expensive it was - nearly £1700, which is way beyon...
by RichardJ
Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:53 pm
Forum: New Members and Guests - CLICK HERE
Topic: New 914 owner (North Staffs)
Replies: 7
Views: 495

New 914 owner (North Staffs)

Hi, I've been reading many of the 914 threads on DDK for a while, having wanted one for 20+ years. I thought it was time I joined now I've finally bought one. My 914 is a '75 California spec import 1.8 in Anacona Blue (badly resprayed , seemingly with aerosols). It's a project car needing relatively...