Any issues with removing rear window permanently?

[Danny_Ocean]

Lacking a kit which allows quick removal/install of the rear window (ala Corvette), is there anyone who has permanently removed their rear window? Any problems/issues crop up?

[RandyLok]

Don't underestimate the noise factor. Have you run without a rear window before? If not it just might surprise you.

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally posted by RandyLok
Don't underestimate the noise factor. Have you run without a rear window before?

Sorta...

[sww914]

My engine caught on fire 4 years ago. Flames 20 feet high 2" behind my head. I'll keep the piece of glass between me and the engine.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

The noise is just about painful. Not a good idea, IMHO.

--DD

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally posted by sww914
My engine caught on fire 4 years ago. Flames 20 feet high 2" behind my head. I'll keep the piece of glass between me and the engine.

Hmm...didn't think about that. The Pantera back-fired through the carb once and I felt the heat from the flames through the glass...

[RandyLok]

During a phase of my restoration, I ran without a rear window and engine lid most of a summer. I enjoyed the noise for a while. LOL. Surprising how much difference it makes on a 914. Your passengers won't get it though! LOL.

Nice Pantera. Not sure how it relates to running a 914 without the rear window, but hey. Try it! The teener probably needs fresh butyl anyway.

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally posted by RandyLok
Nice Pantera. Not sure how it relates to running a 914 without the rear window, but hey. Try it! The teener probably needs fresh butyl anyway.

The Pantera is so loud with the window in place, running a 914-6 without a window would be comparatively serene.

[RandyLok]

Well, then the problems we brought up are not an issue. And if the obvious weather / rain getting in is not an issue.... Then... Why do you ask? Try it, and then you'll know and can tell others in the future.

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally posted by RandyLok
Well, then the problems we brought up are not an issue. And if the obvious weather / rain getting in is not an issue.... Then... Why do you ask? Try it, and then you'll know and can tell others in the future.

I ask because I can. I wasn't aware of the fire issue. That leads me to believe it isn't a good idea to run without the rear window.

Thanks, all.

[GWN7]

There is also the heat and smell issues. Without the glass you will get both inside the cab.

[trekkor]

Very few 914's have burned.

It is loud though.


KT