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Posted by: sean_v8_914 Oct 29 2010, 10:51 AM

S and S Fabrication...sd autosport.com, call it what you want, i call it moving!

its official, im moving my shop. after 4 years of putting up with my landlord's shemana, IM out of there. the property i currently reside on was shut down by the city of san diego. it is a small complex of 7 buildings, each housing a different type of shop. we all got notices to vacate about 3 months ago. the buildings, it seems, were not permitted for automotive use. we all have business licences and various other documents permitting us to operate but the buildings themselves were never "permitt aproved for automotive use" if they had been, we would be grandfathered into the old building codes and be OK. since no permits were issued 30 years ago, the city desided it alll needed to be brought up to 2010 code for automotive use. ...so we all gotta go!

the good news is I found 3 times the space at half the price, my new landlord is a business man and the yard is huge.

old place: 6233 university ave SD ca 92115
new place: 7323 El Cajon blvd, la mesa CA 91941

soon, a row 914s will be seen on google earth






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Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Oct 29 2010, 10:58 AM

Nice Sean . Wish I could come help. That would be a bit of a trip but worth it to help a good teener out

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Oct 29 2010, 11:07 AM

free pizza and beer. Ill pick you up at the air port.

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Oct 29 2010, 12:36 PM

I'll check with my wife and see what she says

Have to check the flights to be sure I can hop on one. Part of the issue with flying for free is they don't let you on the ones that they can sell out

Posted by: '73-914kid Oct 29 2010, 03:02 PM

Let me know if you need help moving Sean.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 29 2010, 03:37 PM

Congrats Sean...

-- Rob

Posted by: oldschool Oct 29 2010, 04:33 PM

QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Oct 29 2010, 10:07 AM)

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Oct 30 2010, 12:18 AM

I have a guy working on some new graphics. ocne we get that dialed in ill be wanting some shirts for teh inagural bbq

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Oct 30 2010, 12:19 AM

we will be hauling stuff till its done so volunteers will be greeted, fed and apreciated greatly.
my arms are about to fall off

Posted by: '73-914kid Oct 30 2010, 12:23 AM

I may be able to get my dad's truck. I'm sure he wouldn't mind helping either. I'll talk to him about it in the morning..

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Oct 30 2010, 12:32 AM

that woudl be great. today was pizza so tomorrow should be subs or Popeyes

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Oct 30 2010, 12:34 AM

Sam Adams and heineken ...

Posted by: oldschool Oct 30 2010, 10:09 AM

QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Oct 29 2010, 11:18 PM)

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Oct 30 2010, 11:05 AM

Sorry I can't make it Sean. Wife said she would be okay with if for the day but I can't find the flights for coming home. All full

Posted by: flylarry Oct 30 2010, 11:12 AM

QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Oct 29 2010, 11:32 PM)

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Oct 31 2010, 10:13 AM

yous guys are awesome. Ethan and his dad came down with a flat bed. Eddy "Mariachi" brought his F250. Luis Mr SC with his mighty toyota old school 22 RE. Herb donated his Dakota to the cause. Dan 3.6 SC showed up with the Heffenweisen.
the Ranchero does NOT like to carry engines
crazy Mike in his silver 72. Mike, ne box at a time please and no chanclas today...hows your toe?
yes, my foot hurts but the shin...ice
Travis brought his 2 neighbors and a chevy 1/2 ton
Omar is the Energizer bunny
Banyan from teh old neighborhood brought his Durango

I had an army of trucks and strong folks. how did I get to be so lucky? I am so greatful. you guys didnt even let me feed you. only 6 beers were consumed.

old place: 6233 university ave san diego 92115
new place: 7323 El Cajon blvd La Mesa 91941

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Oct 31 2010, 10:16 AM

Heineken, sam adams and coors light. costco fancy beers were really good
did anyone take pictures?

Posted by: '73-914kid Oct 31 2010, 01:07 PM

Here's a blurry photo of the big trailer load of parts..

Posted by: Eric_Shea Oct 31 2010, 03:23 PM

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 3 2010, 11:27 AM

here are a few pics of teh new place. I'll try to get the lift in before the weekend. ...before teh AX on teh 7th, I hope. that thing is heavier than I remember. of course i was younger when I installed it the last time



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Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 3 2010, 11:35 AM

the lift will go wher the center Malaga red car is. the tool station will be to the right on teh wall. the room to the left will be for show car display area.

the parts washing station, fabrication, grinding, welding...dirty work will be behind the wall facing you in the above photo. I still need to cut out a doo there.


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Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 3 2010, 11:39 AM

the south wall is covered with modular shelving. there is a roll up door behind the back of the photografer. the wash room also has its own roll up door


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Posted by: brer Nov 3 2010, 11:41 AM

looks great man! sorry i wasn't here to help.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 3 2010, 11:43 AM

behind the wall to the left there will be a show car display area with a 59 Morgan, a 66 Lotus Cortina race car, a pre A 356, a hilbourn blown small block sprint car and the Ghost Busters Ecto-1. might be a real 550 soon also.


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Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 3 2010, 11:49 AM

left is my office. right is the engine building room. deep left is bathroom and kitchen....yes, i have a bathroom. I am sure ya'll will miss the "outhouse" from teh other place.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 3 2010, 11:52 AM

I think I have 6 pick-up truck loads and 2 trailer loads left to move.
yesterday i was so sore, I could barely move so i popped a fistfull of motrins and washed it down with a Monster drink, the 24 oz one.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 3 2010, 11:54 AM

Brer: what type of frog is in your avatar? looks like my next racecar

Posted by: brer Nov 3 2010, 12:02 PM

QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Nov 3 2010, 10:54 AM)

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 3 2010, 12:04 PM

yup. right down to the yellow stripe down teh rib cage

Posted by: brer Nov 3 2010, 12:13 PM

the stripe is yellow over blue

Posted by: oldschool Nov 3 2010, 12:42 PM

QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Nov 3 2010, 10:52 AM)

Posted by: charliew Nov 3 2010, 05:53 PM

As in 1960 falcon pickup truck loads? Great work place.

Posted by: KELTY360 Nov 3 2010, 07:42 PM

QUOTE(charliew @ Nov 3 2010, 04:53 PM)

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 4 2010, 08:04 AM

64

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 4 2010, 10:46 AM

framed up the door to the "dirty" room.
almost opened display area.
lift spot marked out.



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Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 4 2010, 10:47 AM

some day I might get to sit in this office to the left


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Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 4 2010, 10:48 AM

this is the area that leads to the display rooms


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Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 4 2010, 10:50 AM

rear roll up and shelves


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Posted by: mepstein Nov 4 2010, 11:52 AM

Congrats. I'll be in San Diego next spring. Hope to visit and say hi. Mark Epstein

Posted by: brer Nov 4 2010, 12:09 PM

You hire a maid yet?

Posted by: Twise Nov 4 2010, 09:03 PM

You gonna be around this weekend, or maybe Friday night - I can lend a hand, or just drink some beer and catch-up...?

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 5 2010, 07:32 AM

I would like that. stop by today/tonight. we are racing on sunday so we need to prep the 10jreen tonight/tomorrow also.
you run a tight shop. I wouldnt mind hearign what you have to say about my set up down here

Posted by: Twise Nov 6 2010, 03:00 AM

Sean, you gonna be around at lunch on sat? I will call you sat morning.

Posted by: arkitect Nov 6 2010, 06:42 AM

Sean,
Congrats on the new shop, Like to check it out next time I'm down in San Diego.

Dave

Posted by: Gint Nov 6 2010, 07:08 AM

That place looks huge Sean. Grats. I'll have to visit next time we're in SD. Which can never be soon enough.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 6 2010, 09:48 AM

lift moving co flaked so i'll just move it myself.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 8 2010, 12:21 PM

with the lift still in place, I desided to cancel my AX participation. Travis and Omar moved the lift so that I could go race.

I AM DONE MOVING OUT!!!!!!

S and S Fabrication in now at 7323 El cajon Blvd La Mesa Ca

I could not have pulled this off without the help and generosity of 914 world members. thank you.

Next we will be doing a grand opening party-car show-pig roast...yes, the whole pig on a spit, slow roasted all day puerto Rican style.


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Posted by: '73-914kid Nov 8 2010, 05:20 PM

Can't wait Sean! I'm glad to hear everything is moved.

And thanks again for instructing me on Sunday.. You showed me a whole 'nother side to my car