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  1. 09-09-2019, 11:58 PM #1
    914-6 racer
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    diffences between 1969 and 1971 body shells

    Hi Guys
    Can anyone tell me the differences between a 1969 and a 1971 "S" shell?
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    Ian
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  2. 09-10-2019, 01:16 PM #2
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    They have many subtle differences. Like size of the raised area for VIN stamp. Front shock top location. Hole for flasher on dash. Size of holes in dash for gauges, although I did have a '69 S with push in gauges once. Parcel shelf. Others will weigh in.
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  3. 09-10-2019, 02:16 PM #3
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    There's a four gang electrical connector panel at back of a 69 engine compartment, a 1 year only feature
    1969 S Coupe #761
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  4. 09-11-2019, 04:54 AM #4
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    Different location of the glove box lock.
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    some 71s, around jan 1971, have a tab welded in place, that screws the rear plastic cover in the left engine area.

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  6. 09-11-2019, 10:38 AM #6
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    My 71 has the tab, built process done early Dec 1970, imported to Switzerland Jan 11th 1971.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Breazeale View Post
    Different location of the glove box lock.
    Agree, 69 and 70 left, 71 middle.
    If no access to engine/trunk bay, the only visual clue to distinguish a 1970 2.2litre to a 1971 2.2litre.
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  8. 09-11-2019, 01:08 PM #8
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    We currently have a 69 T and a 71 T and a 71 S in the Shop. Will take a close look at these details. thanks
    1965 911 Factory Paint to Sample Orange
    1967 911S Bahama Yellow
    1968 911 S Blood Orange
    1971 911S Gold Metallic Peter Gregg
    1974 Carrera RS Blue Metallic
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  9. 09-14-2019, 10:09 AM #9
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    hinge post for 69 has a single connecting plate for the door stop or door check where as 70 & up have two. There are 3 different door checks out there just have to use the correct door check to work. some 69 doors don't have previsions for power windows either
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  10. 09-15-2019, 06:19 AM #10
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    The PET catalog does a descent job of identifying the body panel differences between a Coupe and Targa.
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