914 ski rack FS
09-01-2008, 11:59 AM
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914 ski rack FS
I have had an original 914 ski rack tucked away for 30 years. Downsizing brings such painful discoveries to light wwhen boxes are opened up! Also have the original ad campaign from Car & Driver that goes with it. Any ideea what this is worth?
Porrsha
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09-05-2008, 12:11 PM
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pictures of ski rack
Pic #1 is the ski rack. The tab at 6 O Clock slides into the front targa slot above the windshield shade. The rear is screwed on under the targa roll bar. If you look under your roll bar, on the left side, you will see caps covering threaded holes for accessories.
Pic #2 is the for the "Schuss Porsche" also very collectible. I had this ski rack when I lived in Buffalo during the Blizzard of '77.
Pic #2 is the for the "Schuss Porsche" also very collectible. I had this ski rack when I lived in Buffalo during the Blizzard of '77.
09-05-2008, 07:53 PM
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That's awesome! That would really compliment my period correct trunk mounted luggage rack too 
While I may be in the minority, I found my previous 914 absolutely horrid in the snow, even with 4 snow tires. No real weight over the drive or turn wheels. I recall sliding off the road at <10mph one day. Had to rock it back and forth (1st-reverse) for a bit before braking free. Fond memories to look back on but not desired to repeat
While I may be in the minority, I found my previous 914 absolutely horrid in the snow, even with 4 snow tires. No real weight over the drive or turn wheels. I recall sliding off the road at <10mph one day. Had to rock it back and forth (1st-reverse) for a bit before braking free. Fond memories to look back on but not desired to repeat
09-05-2008, 09:06 PM
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racer, how does the luggage rack attach to the lid? Do you have to drill holes and such?
BTW, last time I drove the 914 in the snow (when I lived in germany), I put a spare transmission in the front trunk. Worked absolutely great!
BTW, last time I drove the 914 in the snow (when I lived in germany), I put a spare transmission in the front trunk. Worked absolutely great!
09-06-2008, 10:17 AM
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racer, how does the luggage rack attach to the lid? Do you have to drill holes and such? The front flange fits in the slot with the targa lid. The rear mounts into predrilled factory holes that most peoplee exist. Look under the overhang right in back of the rear window. You will see some caps covering the holes.
BTW, last time I drove the 914 in the snow (when I lived in germany), I put a spare transmission in the front trunk. Worked absolutely great!
BTW, last time I drove the 914 in the snow (when I lived in germany), I put a spare transmission in the front trunk. Worked absolutely great!
09-06-2008, 03:41 PM
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Yup. Looks like 4 holes drilled through. 2 near thengine lid, 2 more about 2/3 down the decklid. Then, under these last two, mounted to the underside of the trunk, are 2, about 6" long brackets, that help spread the weight .
