Washburn's Porsche 914 "Hell Hole" Battery Tray Repair Panel — Laser-Cut Weld-In Steel | Signature Series
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- Vendor Washburn's Metal
- SKU P914-01
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Fits
- 1969-1976|Porsche|914
Not sure it fits? Call the shop: (657) 438-7002.
Washburn's 914 Battery Tray / "Hell Hole" Repair Panel — Weld-In Steel
The 914's battery tray area — the infamous "hell hole" — is where these cars rot from the inside out. We laser-cut this repair section in-house from correct-gauge steel to the factory contour, so you can cut out the rust and weld in solid metal instead of chasing patch panels that never quite fit.
- Laser-cut in Orange, CA to factory geometry
- Correct-gauge cold-rolled steel, ready to weld
- Restores structural integrity to the battery box / long area
- Designed by a shop that actually does this repair
Fits Porsche 914 (all years). Part of our Signature Series — designed and built under our own roof.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this fit a 1972 Porsche 914? Yes — it is confirmed for 1969-1976 Porsche 914.
- What part number is this? Part number P914-01.
- Is this a full panel or a repair section? We laser-cut this repair section in-house from correct-gauge steel to the factory contour, so you can cut out the rust and weld in solid metal instead of chasing patch panels that never quite fit.
- Who makes this? Washburn's Metal designs and builds it in-house in Orange, CA.
- How does this get shipped? It ships boxed at 16 x 11 x 3 in.
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