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Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 5 2010, 11:02 AM

We are now completely out of steel flares and are in the next two months going to run 100 sets from our better than factory precise tooling (I am sure everyone knows the story of how we perfected the factory tooling)
Anyway I am gauging interest in a club group buy to help offset the tremendous cost of production. As participants in the production run the price would be a cost plus one. Tell me who is interested please.


Mark has been doing a fabulous job getting orders for the flares, and we are well over the minimum for a group buy. However please keep in mind that we only have two more weeks for you to get your order in! Also we need 12 more sets as of this date (jan 18th) to make it fly at the lowest cost, 550.00 per set. Maybe you know a friend who wants a set or to buy an extra set yourself to resell later!

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 5 2010, 11:07 AM

Mine are from the last group buy and I can vouch for the quality! I have to look at the tax returns in the next couple of months but Yeaman's may get a call this spring to put some flares on my car... Thanks George.

Here she is without them...


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Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 5 2010, 11:09 AM

Cost+$1 = about how much? I am interested.....

Posted by: stuttgart46 Jan 5 2010, 11:10 AM

I'm interested. Please let me know how much.

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 5 2010, 11:54 AM

Any chance for some wider than stock flares?
If you made a set of 9"/11" i would be all over them! biggrin.gif


Having said that, i might just bite the bullet and get some of yours and cut them and add a 2" strip ...
idea.gif Andy

Posted by: jmill Jan 5 2010, 12:30 PM

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 5 2010, 11:02 AM) *

(I am sure everyone knows the story of how we perfected the factory tooling)


I got in on the last group buy. I can vouch that they are way better than factory. I would buy them again. To say you perfected the tooling is a stretch. They do need some work right out of the box. smash.gif


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=88403&hl=wavy

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 5 2010, 12:32 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 5 2010, 10:54 AM) *

Any chance for some wider than stock flares?
If you made a set of 9"/11" i would be all over them! biggrin.gif


Having said that, i might just bite the bullet and get some of yours and cut them and add a 2" strip ...
idea.gif Andy


Hi Andy the tooling was so expensive for the factory replicas that I would NEVER be able to afford it for the few sets of the real wide ones! You know that AIR makes a wide fiberglass set though.

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 5 2010, 12:41 PM

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 5 2010, 10:32 AM) *

Hi Andy the tooling was so expensive for the factory replicas that I would NEVER be able to afford it for the few sets of the real wide ones! You know that AIR makes a wide fiberglass set though.

Yeah, i know, just dreaming ... biggrin.gif

I have a set of the extra wide FG ones but the more i think about it, the more i lean towards real metal.
sawzall-smiley.gif welder.gif Andy

Posted by: dflesburg Jan 5 2010, 12:46 PM

Nobody has tossed a number.


Posted by: SirAndy Jan 5 2010, 12:48 PM

QUOTE(dflesburg @ Jan 5 2010, 10:46 AM) *

Nobody has tossed a number.

I'll throw a 5 in your general direction ... laugh.gif

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 5 2010, 12:50 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 5 2010, 12:48 PM) *

QUOTE(dflesburg @ Jan 5 2010, 10:46 AM) *

Nobody has tossed a number.

I'll throw a 5 in your general direction ... laugh.gif



Here comes one.....

42

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 5 2010, 12:53 PM

QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jan 5 2010, 10:50 AM) *

42

The answer to everything! But what was the question? idea.gif

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 5 2010, 01:12 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 5 2010, 12:53 PM) *

QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jan 5 2010, 10:50 AM) *

42

The answer to everything! But what was the question? idea.gif



the question is "What is 6 x 9?".

Remember, the GoldaFrinchens screwed up the mice's experiment by landing on earth........

Posted by: r_towle Jan 5 2010, 01:13 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 5 2010, 12:54 PM) *

Any chance for some wider than stock flares?
If you made a set of 9"/11" i would be all over them! biggrin.gif


Having said that, i might just bite the bullet and get some of yours and cut them and add a 2" strip ...
idea.gif Andy



I was going to suggest that very thing. see if you can get your hands on one and bring it to a metal shop...I suspect you can get a 2 inch strip in there without a whole ton of work...its got a straight section near the top that might make is easy.


Oh, And three, the number of the counting shall be three
rich

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 5 2010, 02:49 PM

No it is not, If you read the story you will know that the factory flares were and off right and left meaning not exact opposites. After we scanned the originals in Detroit at the same firm that scanned the ford gt 40 for ford, we combined the left and right programs and were able to spit out identical left and right opposite tools.
What you are writing about is the actual trimming of the stampings. Yes after they are perfectly stamped the trimming varies as it is done by hand.

QUOTE(jmill @ Jan 5 2010, 11:30 AM) *

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 5 2010, 11:02 AM) *

(I am sure everyone knows the story of how we perfected the factory tooling)


I got in on the last group buy. I can vouch that they are way better than factory. I would buy them again. To say you perfected the tooling is a stretch. They do need some work right out of the box. smash.gif


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=88403&hl=wavy


Posted by: sendjonathanmail Jan 5 2010, 02:53 PM

Still no price George?

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 5 2010, 02:56 PM

gauging interest. If there is enough I will calculate a killer price. If not I will not waste anyone's time.

QUOTE(sendjonathanmail @ Jan 5 2010, 01:53 PM) *

Still no price George?


Posted by: sendjonathanmail Jan 5 2010, 03:15 PM

Im interested, depends on the "killer price" though wink.gif

Posted by: Rod Jan 5 2010, 03:19 PM

Interested too, I'll either delete my post or keep it here if the price is right. Would involve UK shipping though..

Posted by: whatabout1 Jan 5 2010, 03:19 PM

I could be interested based on price and timing.


Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 5 2010, 03:37 PM

well that is why I am gauging. The more who are interested the lower the price.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 5 2010, 03:38 PM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Jan 5 2010, 01:13 PM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 5 2010, 12:54 PM) *

Any chance for some wider than stock flares?
If you made a set of 9"/11" i would be all over them! biggrin.gif


Having said that, i might just bite the bullet and get some of yours and cut them and add a 2" strip ...
idea.gif Andy



I was going to suggest that very thing. see if you can get your hands on one and bring it to a metal shop...I suspect you can get a 2 inch strip in there without a whole ton of work...its got a straight section near the top that might make is easy.


Oh, And three, the number of the counting shall be three
rich



Just buy two sets and make one wide set out of them.

Posted by: RJMII Jan 5 2010, 03:38 PM

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I could be interested based on price and timing.


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Posted by: RJMII Jan 5 2010, 03:40 PM

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The more who are interested the lower the price.



If we get everyone on here interested, will they be free + shipping?

914 owners are CSOB's,r emember? lol3.gif

Posted by: ronras Jan 5 2010, 03:55 PM

I am interested in the steel flares with the group price, it all depends on the pricing.
thanks

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 5 2010, 04:14 PM

Interested. Who wouldn't be.

Posted by: Smitty911 Jan 5 2010, 04:24 PM

Can we offer a Price???

Price dependant, I could be in.

Posted by: dwy914 Jan 5 2010, 04:36 PM

I'm interested

Posted by: jd74914 Jan 5 2010, 04:37 PM

I'm also interested-price dependent.

Posted by: kwales Jan 5 2010, 04:43 PM

OK guys,

For those of you that don't know anything about making parts, after you pay for the tooling, there is a little thing called a set up charge. For the first parts, the set up run is included in the tooling cost.

However, should you want more parts, the set up charge rears it's ugly head. What is a set up charge? It's a fee to schedule mold/press time, a raw material charge to order the steel, labor to set up the tool in the press, and so on.

Then the molder/stamper charges a fee for each set of parts. Order a small number of parts, and the costs are very high. Order a lot of parts, and the cost goes way down. Ran into this recently for springs. Order 5 and they are about $20 each. Order 12 or more, and they drop to $9.50. Or, for $120, I think I got 50 or 60.

I think he's trying to get us to pay for the set up charge, and to lock in a larger quantity for the same price. In return, we get a chance to buy the parts at a reduced rate.

Everybody wins.

Now if I only had a job...

Posted by: tradisrad Jan 5 2010, 04:46 PM

I too am interested, but like the other it's all about the $$$. Problem is I don't plan on putting them on any time soon, so they would sit on the shelf for a year or more.
-Rob

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 5 2010, 04:51 PM

Thank you. Dead on.

QUOTE(kwales @ Jan 5 2010, 03:43 PM) *

OK guys,

For those of you that don't know anything about making parts, after you pay for the tooling, there is a little thing called a set up charge. For the first parts, the set up run is included in the tooling cost.

However, should you want more parts, the set up charge rears it's ugly head. What is a set up charge? It's a fee to schedule mold/press time, a raw material charge to order the steel, labor to set up the tool in the press, and so on.

Then the molder/stamper charges a fee for each set of parts. Order a small number of parts, and the costs are very high. Order a lot of parts, and the cost goes way down. Ran into this recently for springs. Order 5 and they are about $20 each. Order 12 or more, and they drop to $9.50. Or, for $120, I think I got 50 or 60.

I think he's trying to get us to pay for the set up charge, and to lock in a larger quantity for the same price. In return, we get a chance to buy the parts at a reduced rate.

Everybody wins.

Now if I only had a job...


Posted by: r_towle Jan 5 2010, 04:55 PM

When would you be selling them?

Rich

Posted by: 914coop Jan 5 2010, 04:56 PM

I am also interested

Posted by: jmill Jan 5 2010, 05:00 PM

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 5 2010, 04:14 PM) *

Interested. Who wouldn't be.


agree.gif I'm interested in another set.

Posted by: Rand Jan 5 2010, 05:04 PM

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 5 2010, 02:51 PM) *

Thank you. Dead on.
QUOTE(kwales @ Jan 5 2010, 03:43 PM) *

...
Order a small number of parts, and the costs are very high. Order a lot of parts, and the cost goes way down.
...



I think people understand that cost will vary according to quantity, but they still need some kind of idea before they can know if they would be interested or not. How about some some ballpark numbers at various quantities? What range might they be if ten people commit, vs 20?

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Jan 5 2010, 05:17 PM

Scared to even express an interest...they'll wind up on my door step! lol-2.gif

Posted by: MalibuSean1 Jan 5 2010, 05:22 PM

Thanks George for my killer deal and early shipment piratenanner.gif

I wont tell anyone about your back door special aktion035.gif


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Posted by: seebobgo Jan 5 2010, 06:00 PM

I'm interested

Posted by: kfish914 Jan 5 2010, 06:36 PM

I'm also interested-price dependent

Posted by: mharmon Jan 5 2010, 06:45 PM

I'm interested in a set

Posted by: pktzygt Jan 5 2010, 06:52 PM

I'm thinking I would be in on this one.

Posted by: 76er Jan 5 2010, 07:30 PM

I'm interested (price-dependent)

Posted by: Travis Neff Jan 5 2010, 07:35 PM

Interested - price dependant.

Posted by: Steve Jan 5 2010, 07:56 PM

Thanks George for putting this together in the first place!! I bought a set from your first run otherwise I would be interested. Great product and they look awesome. We all owe you for making this happen!!!


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Posted by: tomeric914 Jan 5 2010, 08:23 PM

George, count me in!

Posted by: anderssj Jan 5 2010, 08:39 PM

I'm interested . . . .

Posted by: geniusanthony Jan 5 2010, 08:45 PM

Interested...
When could they be ready?

Posted by: karlo Jan 5 2010, 08:51 PM

I'm interested!

Posted by: WoodOne337 Jan 5 2010, 09:37 PM

I am interested in a set. Thanks for putting this together. driving.gif

Posted by: 914MF Jan 5 2010, 11:21 PM

I'm interested. piratenanner.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jan 6 2010, 02:56 AM

I haven't installed mine yet, but the group buy that I did included George's flared rockers, and they look nice too. Fit really well when I set them into place.

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I can't speak for George on the price, but I can pretty well guarantee that if you want steel flares, this is when you want to buy them.

Posted by: carr914 Jan 6 2010, 07:28 AM

Damn, the next car I buy is going to be narrow body and stay that way - you guys will build up it's value by cutting up original cars. biggrin.gif

T.C.

BTW; Georges flares are nice, I've had 2 sets

Posted by: DEC Jan 6 2010, 08:59 AM

I'm interested for three sets

Is the price the same how your http://www.autoatlanta.org/groupdetail.lasso?pn=B914503908gt&serial_number=7050 on your Website?

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 6 2010, 09:02 AM

Thank you all for the replies and the great pictures of steel flared 914s and the confidence. As Kenny so perfectly stated, there is a big set up charge even though we have paid for the tooling, and we have to run 100 sets of flares. That is a giant expenditure right when we have several big projects coming in from China and India and Taiwan.
However, I have seen enough response to propose this deal:
A club member can organize the purchase just as last time and for his efforts receive a free set of flares shipped. Depending on how many sets are sold the price will be as follows for the one time run:
40 sets sold 550.00 per set
35 sets sold 600.00 per set
30 sets sold 650.00 per set
25 sets sold 700.00 per set

25 is the minimum to make the deal go forward. To make it fair to everyone shipping to the lower 48 will be 50.00 shipped Fed Ex. The organizer can decide how long he will collect orders and when we have the minimum we will start production letting him continue to collect orders until production is finished and I have to pay for it! If by that time the 40 or more sets have been ordered, the price will be the lowest in the history of flare production even though the steel prices are much higher. As last time the organizer will collect the money and send it to us.

Posted by: mepstein Jan 6 2010, 09:07 AM

I'm in for 1 set. 2 sets if the group buy reaches 40 sets. Thank you George and World. Mark Epstein

Posted by: RobW Jan 6 2010, 09:24 AM

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 6 2010, 07:02 AM) *

Thank you all for the replies and the great pictures of steel flared 914s and the confidence. As Kenny so perfectly stated, there is a big set up charge even though we have paid for the tooling, and we have to run 100 sets of flares. That is a giant expenditure right when we have several big projects coming in from China and India and Taiwan.
However, I have seen enough response to propose this deal:
A club member can organize the purchase just as last time and for his efforts receive a free set of flares shipped. Depending on how many sets are sold the price will be as follows for the one time run:
40 sets sold 550.00 per set
35 sets sold 600.00 per set
30 sets sold 650.00 per set
25 sets sold 700.00 per set

25 is the minimum to make the deal go forward. To make it fair to everyone shipping to the lower 48 will be 50.00 shipped Fed Ex. The organizer can decide how long he will collect orders and when we have the minimum we will start production letting him continue to collect orders until production is finished and I have to pay for it! If by that time the 40 or more sets have been ordered, the price will be the lowest in the history of flare production even though the steel prices are much higher. As last time the organizer will collect the money and send it to us.


George. I'm willing to organize it. What do I have to do?

Posted by: DEC Jan 6 2010, 09:24 AM

George,
I will do it for the German Guys.

How are the shipping costs for Germany?

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 6 2010, 09:43 AM

That is great Rob. I would like a guy who will really press the sales so we can get the lowest price for everyone by achieving the 40 set goal. If you are interested please call me personally and we can discuss My ext is 111.

QUOTE(RobW @ Jan 6 2010, 08:24 AM) *

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 6 2010, 07:02 AM) *

Thank you all for the replies and the great pictures of steel flared 914s and the confidence. As Kenny so perfectly stated, there is a big set up charge even though we have paid for the tooling, and we have to run 100 sets of flares. That is a giant expenditure right when we have several big projects coming in from China and India and Taiwan.
However, I have seen enough response to propose this deal:
A club member can organize the purchase just as last time and for his efforts receive a free set of flares shipped. Depending on how many sets are sold the price will be as follows for the one time run:
40 sets sold 550.00 per set
35 sets sold 600.00 per set
30 sets sold 650.00 per set
25 sets sold 700.00 per set

25 is the minimum to make the deal go forward. To make it fair to everyone shipping to the lower 48 will be 50.00 shipped Fed Ex. The organizer can decide how long he will collect orders and when we have the minimum we will start production letting him continue to collect orders until production is finished and I have to pay for it! If by that time the 40 or more sets have been ordered, the price will be the lowest in the history of flare production even though the steel prices are much higher. As last time the organizer will collect the money and send it to us.


George. I'm willing to organize it. What do I have to do?


Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 6 2010, 09:56 AM

QUOTE(DEC @ Jan 6 2010, 08:24 AM) *

George,
I will do it for the German Guys.

How are the shipping costs for Germany?


We can package all sets together and do it very reasonably as we have big lots going there all of the time. The more the cheaper per set. For example we just shipped a 356 engine fed ex 345 lbs for 750.00. The raw weight of the flares is 22 lbs per set, so from that you can get an idea. We could also ship them by a slower method. Obviously again the more sets that go there the cheaper per set as we will pallet and box them together.

Posted by: mepstein Jan 6 2010, 10:05 AM

I would be interested in putting this together. I haven't organized a group buy with this group but i've done similar. I would start a checking account for the buy (not in my name) and have another well known member of the group be the person authorized to sign the check to auto atlanta or return to sender if group buy does not pan out. I would propose a date to make a final tally of sets ordered and then a date to have money to the bank account. Authorized signer would then write check to auto atlanta. Let me know what you guys think and we'll get this together. I'm new here so if you want someone else to take this up, no problem. I'm in for at least one set. Thanks, Mark Epstein

Posted by: andys Jan 6 2010, 11:08 AM

I'd be in for a set contingent on a couple of issues. I currently have fiberglass flares nearly finished, but would willingly change them over to steel if my rear tires/wheels would fit. Can someone with the AA flares installed on the rear measure the distance from the inside panel to the rolled lip on the inside of the flare in the center? It's a deal breaker if my current setup won't fit, so if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

I may post a new thread to get the info if I don't get any hits on this thread.
Thanks,

Andys
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Posted by: Gudhjem Jan 6 2010, 01:36 PM

I'm in for a set.

Posted by: RJMII Jan 6 2010, 01:41 PM

is it the cost @ qty + shipping?

so $600 for a set (shipped) if 40 people are in?

Posted by: RobW Jan 6 2010, 02:05 PM

QUOTE(RJMII @ Jan 6 2010, 11:41 AM) *

is it the cost @ qty + shipping?

so $600 for a set (shipped) if 40 people are in?


Figure the cost is what George listed plus shipping.

We need to have 40 people committed to get it done... I don't think you are going to find another deal like this...

While $600 or so is a lot these days, I don't think anyone can go wrong having a set either on their cars or in their parts stash at that price...

Posted by: RJMII Jan 6 2010, 02:17 PM

QUOTE(RobW @ Jan 6 2010, 01:05 PM) *

QUOTE(RJMII @ Jan 6 2010, 11:41 AM) *

is it the cost @ qty + shipping?

so $600 for a set (shipped) if 40 people are in?


Figure the cost is what George listed plus shipping.

We need to have 40 people committed to get it done... I don't think you are going to find another deal like this...

While $600 or so is a lot these days, I don't think anyone can go wrong having a set either on their cars or in their parts stash at that price...


Okay, thanks. I'll keep an eye out for the post that says where to send $$, and how long of a time frame we have for the person gathering money to receive said money. =o)

Posted by: burton73 Jan 6 2010, 03:30 PM

QUOTE(andys @ Jan 6 2010, 09:08 AM) *

I'd be in for a set contingent on a couple of issues. I currently have fiberglass flares nearly finished, but would willingly change them over to steel if my rear tires/wheels would fit. Can someone with the AA flares installed on the rear measure the distance from the inside panel to the rolled lip on the inside of the flare in the center? It's a deal breaker if my current setup won't fit, so if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

I may post a new thread to get the info if I don't get any hits on this thread.
Thanks,

Andys
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I get close to 10.75 inches with my GT kit welded in my 6. That adds just a little. It still test fit 8” Fuchs when I but them on and plan on running 9” Fuchs 16 back there. The lip is very big!

Bob

Posted by: mepstein Jan 6 2010, 03:45 PM

RobW and I are working out the details. Tentative plan will be to get production and distribution date from George at AA and work backwards for timeframe needed for final commitment and payment. So guys, just hold on for now and we will post all info as it develops along with contact for your name and finally your payment. I'm planning on more than 40 sets sold to get the $550 + $50 shipping price.


Posted by: mepstein Jan 6 2010, 03:52 PM

Keep this in mind - not mandatory but you might want a set. I would expect shipping charges apply as well-

Memo from George at AA:
Deal is that if they purchase flares under the package deal they can buy a set of duplicate gt rockers for an extra 150.00 regularly 225.00


Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 6 2010, 04:28 PM

Are the rockers FG or steel?

I'm interested...

zach

Posted by: teveo Jan 6 2010, 04:37 PM

I am in for a set as well. When could these be ready to ship?
(edit: think i would want 2 if we reach 40 sets..)

Posted by: jmill Jan 6 2010, 05:05 PM

The rockers are fiberglass. I have to say go for the rockers too. I have a set. You won't be disapointed. I'm picky as hell and worked with FG for years. These are well made and fit perfectly. The old ones were lousy. These are sweet.

Posted by: mepstein Jan 6 2010, 05:38 PM

George told me these rockers were measured off a GT so they look like the real thing. He also told me that his 3 flared cars - 914-6 GT, 914-6 flared, and 916, all have different measurements for flare location. I have read of 2 ways that flares are installed, 1. follow factory measurements and fit rockers to flares. 2. bolt on rockers and fit flares to rockers. There might be other ways of attachment as well and since these cars were practically hand made, dimensions for each car may vary. The pros on this board know a lot more than me!!! I'm buying flares and rockers and letting Scott take care of the thinking/welding/painting part.

Posted by: mharmon Jan 6 2010, 05:55 PM

I'm in for flairs and rockers

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 6 2010, 06:25 PM

In past AA group buys we have just paid George directly. I haven't read the thread start to finish but unless George said otherwise, I would assume that to be the case this time. You just call and say 914World group buy and you're hooked up.

Posted by: Rand Jan 6 2010, 06:33 PM

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jan 6 2010, 04:25 PM) *

In past AA group buys we have just paid George directly. I haven't read the thread start to finish but unless George said otherwise, I would assume that to be the case this time. You just call and say 914World group buy and you're hooked up.

See post 55
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As last time the organizer will collect the money and send it to us.

Posted by: jmill Jan 6 2010, 07:53 PM

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jan 6 2010, 06:25 PM) *

In past AA group buys we have just paid George directly. I haven't read the thread start to finish but unless George said otherwise, I would assume that to be the case this time. You just call and say 914World group buy and you're hooked up.


Last time Todd collected the cash and sent it in. He was a safe bet IMHO. Chances are the kitty on this one is going well over 20k. Thats a lot of coin.

Posted by: RJMII Jan 6 2010, 08:13 PM

QUOTE(jmill @ Jan 6 2010, 06:53 PM) *

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jan 6 2010, 06:25 PM) *

In past AA group buys we have just paid George directly. I haven't read the thread start to finish but unless George said otherwise, I would assume that to be the case this time. You just call and say 914World group buy and you're hooked up.


Last time Todd collected the cash and sent it in. He was a safe bet IMHO. Chances are the kitty on this one is going well over 20k. Thats a lot of coin.



There are two of them working on collecting it this time, and making sure it is safe. They are setting it up to where there is a self check, and assurance of an honest transaction.

THEY are a safe bet, IMHO.

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 6 2010, 08:31 PM

RobW is in banking. He would not get involved with something that would trash his career. This is as safe as it gets.

Posted by: r_towle Jan 6 2010, 08:39 PM

When will they be shipped?

Rich

Posted by: BenNC Jan 6 2010, 08:40 PM

One more interested

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jan 6 2010, 09:08 PM

QUOTE(jmill @ Jan 6 2010, 05:53 PM) *

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jan 6 2010, 06:25 PM) *

In past AA group buys we have just paid George directly. I haven't read the thread start to finish but unless George said otherwise, I would assume that to be the case this time. You just call and say 914World group buy and you're hooked up.


Last time Todd collected the cash and sent it in. He was a safe bet IMHO. Chances are the kitty on this one is going well over 20k. Thats a lot of coin.

Yep... last time I ran over $15K through my bank account. George needed one lump payment to make the sale a wholesale transaction.

My advice to the organizers, count on roughly 40% backing out when it's time to ante up. I had 30 confirmed, and sold 17 sets.

Posted by: david63 Jan 6 2010, 09:37 PM

I am interested. If I understand we will just stay tuned and when it gets finalized we will send money to the folks in charge and AA will send the flares to us when he gets the payment?

I just brought home my 1974 2.0 (I bought that blue car that was on this site from the Dallas area) I will post pics as the re-fresh goes. I may or may not go nuts and do the 914-6 conversion with this car. Stay tuned. Glad to be able to finally post. Great to be back in the 914 business.

Posted by: zig-n-zag Jan 6 2010, 10:12 PM

I'm interested in flairs and rockers.....and how much to ship them here.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 6 2010, 10:18 PM

I am in for one set as long as they come along after the first of March (using my spare February money for the Buttercup build trip) and if they are late enough then there is a possibility of 2 sets.


Donald

Posted by: mepstein Jan 6 2010, 10:36 PM

Rob W and I will work out the details with George and post an official goup buy detail thread by the week end. We will make sure that both Auto Atlanta and the members who participate in the group buy are comfortable with terms of payment. George tells me the flares would produced by the end of January. I believe George would like all questions and payments to be first directed at Rob and I, so he and his staff do not spend extra time and resources on the transaction but rest assured all parts of the transaction will be transparent to the members and I will not have direct control of the money. Thank you, Mark Epstein

By the way, here's who I am-

Mark Epstein
Realtor
Remax of Wilmington
5307 Limestone Road, Suite 100
Wilmington, DE 19808
Mark@MarkEpstein.net
302-355-0684

Red 914 '74 2.0

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jan 7 2010, 01:40 PM

SDautosport.com will commit to 2 sets. I already have a customer waiting for his to be installed and maybe MR black 914 3.6 is lurking and will want some

Posted by: dwy914 Jan 7 2010, 01:50 PM

I'll commit to one set with rockers.

Posted by: jkrobb2001 Jan 7 2010, 07:30 PM

2 sets flares, 2 sets rockers. Thanks smile.gif

Posted by: RON S. Jan 8 2010, 08:52 AM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 5 2010, 10:54 AM) *

Any chance for some wider than stock flares?
If you made a set of 9"/11" i would be all over them! biggrin.gif


Having said that, i might just bite the bullet and get some of yours and cut them and add a 2" strip ...
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Hey Guys,
I know I'm late to the thread, but I bought my set 3 years ago and widened them myself. Here's how I did it.
The AA flares are easy to work.

Ron


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Posted by: RON S. Jan 8 2010, 09:08 AM

here's how it finished.




Grand daughter not included.

Ron


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Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 18 2010, 10:18 AM

Mark has been doing a fabulous job getting orders for the flares, and we are well over the minimum for a group buy. However please keep in mind that we only have two more weeks for you to get your order in! Also we need 12 more sets as of this date (jan 18th) to make it fly at the lowest cost, 550.00 per set. Maybe you know a friend who wants a set or to buy an extra set yourself to resell later!

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