Shift linkage tunnel cover

[SportoEvans]

Hi everyone.

Does anyone know if the cover over the shift linkage was changed from one with vents to a fully closed or solid version for a new MY or was the cover chosen depending on some other aspect of the car; e.g. air con that needed venting or was it the model type?

I have a Feb 69 production 911E that has a solid version (with carpet glued to it).

I have seen a 1969 T with a vented cover but it did not have any air con or other feature different from mine.

cheers

[Terminator]

Should be vented cover Mark and no carpet, painted in crinkle finish matt black

[Terminator]

Here is a pic of what is should look like froma 71 T I owned at one stage

Screws and red fibre washers correct too

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[SportoEvans]

Thanks Clyde.

happy to have a little project.

will call Aporschapart tomorrow, hopefully they have a few in stock

btw. the 911T I looked at had some sort of foam underneath.

[Terminator]

Nope no foam on an original

[Terminator]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911...7bf2%7Ciid%3A1

Trusted seller I know them

Ask Marcus C how to refinish he did his for his 71 recently

[9er]

I think I have one spare.
edit, must have sold it sorry.

[Fishcop]

I've got a nice one. $150
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[marcus_cottrill]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911...7bf2%7Ciid%3A1

Trusted seller I know them

Ask Marcus C how to refinish he did his for his 71 recently

https://www.typ901.org/forum/forum/typ901-register-forums/general-technical-info/7046-iaa-911/page3

A bit of baking in the oven does the trick

[Andrew Vidler]

So when did they change to solid (my 72 is solid) and what’s the purpose / functional difference of the solid vs vented? I just thought it was an access point for the shift linkage/ bush replacement.

[Terminator]

Changed 72 and I am not aware of why it used to have a vent style

[Fishcop]

Ventilated covers doubled up as vent for the Webasto petrol heater system which pretty much no RHD car ever got.

[Andrew Vidler]

Ventilated covers doubled up as vent for the Webasto petrol heater system which pretty much no RHD car ever got.

John, you should write book! Well done

AV

[SportoEvans]

Thanks John and for the tip Marcus.

bloody hell I was too quick - only just saw yours for sale. I bought one off ebay yesterday morning for $120 from the US.

[SportoEvans]

Marcus: did you prime, undercoat it before wrinkle finish?

Does wrinkle finish need baking to set properly or does the baking change the texture?