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| beltwerks |
 Jan 22 2026, 04:41 AM
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As i continue my quest for correct 914 info prior to the start of my restoration, this one is puzzling me. What is the correct alignment of the door handle aperture with the corresponding one on the rear quarter.?
Here is two pictures of an original 21,000 mile six that is advertised for sale at the moment. Should the bottom line up or the top.? Looks a little odd to me, are the two indentations not the same size from factory ? Your experienced thoughts please gents. Many thanks Dave   |
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| Niklas |
Jan 22 2026, 05:56 AM
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Porsche 914 Sweden Group: Members Posts: 368 Joined: 20-June 09 From: Sweden - Skivarp Member No.: 10,488 Region Association: Scandinavia |
Looks like the right picture is missing the rubber under the handle.
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| StarBear |
Jan 22 2026, 07:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,229 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States 
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Alignments and gaps aren’t particularly strong suits for our cars.
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| beltwerks |
Jan 22 2026, 08:08 AM
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QUOTE(StarBear @ Jan 22 2026, 07:48 AM)  Alignments and gaps aren’t particularly strong suits for our cars. I understand that. Surely the factory made the indentations the same size.? |
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| friethmiller |
Jan 22 2026, 08:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,144 Joined: 10-February 19 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 22,863 Region Association: Southwest Region
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The driver side is missing a gasket. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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| rgalla9146 |
Jan 22 2026, 07:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,912 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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The door looks a little low. Can you post a pic square to the door from ten feet away ? |
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| infraredcalvin |
Jan 22 2026, 08:39 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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I would think that the more important alignment is the top of door to the top of rear (fender). Drivers door looks low… |
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| Front yard mechanic |
Jan 22 2026, 09:51 PM
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It a grand illusion
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| beltwerks |
Jan 23 2026, 02:48 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 14-January 19 From: UK Member No.: 22,800 Region Association: None |
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| rgalla9146 |
Jan 23 2026, 06:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,912 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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That car is pretty special and the dealer has a talent for finding such things. Special prices too. The door may need adjustment. The side pictures aren't conclusive. |
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