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Installed knee pads! (pics)
Finally got rid of the last bits and pieces of useless and ugly a/c components... here is what it looked like before (no, that's not my ear) ...
 during....  ...and after!  Thanks to Paul (pwd72s) and Tim (feelyx) for shipping the parts. Now the only problem is I have a gaping hole from the footwell to the smuggler's box:  Does anyone have any clever ideas on how/what to cover it with? Also, the wooden foot panel thing is starting to disintegrate, so I'll probably have a new piece made, but I was wondering why it is wood in the first place? -Evren, '71E |
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07-22-2003, 01:35 AM
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There are good ABS plastic replacements for those wood panels. Previous owner put them in mine, and they're very sturdy. Never thought to take them off and see whats behind them.
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07-22-2003, 01:45 AM
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Good Job Evren! Dunno why Porsche opted for wood...but I've seen both plastic and aluminum replacements offered in the aftermarket. The gaping hole? Looks like the services of a skilled welder could be used...plug & paint...
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07-22-2003, 08:07 AM
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I've got the ABS plastic replacement panels but have been eye-balling the drilled aluminum panels. I might consider selling the plastic panels to you.
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07-22-2003, 08:11 AM
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Evren, of the two, I'd suggest the aluminum ones as well...
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07-22-2003, 08:23 AM
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The proper patch would be to weld a new panel in. The quick and easy method would be pop-rivet or sheet metal screw a panel over.
Good idea to do this though, that hole is pretty much a straight shot to the fuel tank. In the event the tank got ruptured or pulled off the filler neck, fuel could find its way through here. I realize the dash is not a "fire wall", but as equipped from the factory all the holes are plugged with a boot of some sort and does a good job of keeping fuel out of the cabin. But removed AC systems, missing or damaged heater ducts, missing rubber boots on our 30 year cars can leave large holes that could be dangerous should the tank get ruptured.
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