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Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 26 2004, 02:32 PM

Well, I said good-bye to her this morning. Keep us in your prayers. The sixer left for the full monte. Many thanks to this list. I was able to get all the parts I needed (and I may need more... stay tuned).

She get's stripped tonight and tomorrow and then the metal work begins. I purchased this one from the original owner. It was delivered to Dave Strong Porsche Audi here in Salt Lake City. The owner was a retired police officer and his wife drove the car back and forth to work mostly. Everything is dead original and will stay that way.

Here's some pics as she left this morning:


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 26 2004, 02:33 PM

Stripe goes bye-bye as it was not original equipment (sorry Z).


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Posted by: Levi Apr 26 2004, 02:38 PM

Good luck...have Fun and by all means keep us posted with pictures

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 5 2004, 07:43 PM

Update


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 5 2004, 07:45 PM

Found a few of those braised patch jobs. All coming out... a couple are visable here. One at the front of the sail panel and one at the rear.


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Posted by: ! May 5 2004, 07:46 PM

Concour Weenie Candidate?

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 5 2004, 07:51 PM

Here's the famous longitudinal yesterday...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 5 2004, 07:52 PM

Here it is today...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 5 2004, 07:55 PM

The guy who is doing it won the Jaguar nationals so it might be a CW car... no wing though

Oh... and I'll drive it.

More photos... here's the passengers sail panel yesterday;

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 5 2004, 07:56 PM

oops... pic


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 5 2004, 07:58 PM

Front fender off


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 5 2004, 08:05 PM

Currently looking at sourcing a complete rear quarter for the passengers side. Looking for new but may have to go with a donor. Brad's on it.

It will need a door jam. That rear quarter. The entire longitudinal to the front. A partial of the inner wheel well. Front passengers fender and all those patches fixed. Most of the metal is in-house with the exception of the rear quarter/door jam piece.

TTFN

Posted by: Gint May 5 2004, 10:36 PM

My donor left 1/4 is already in CA. But I do have a brand spankin new jam piece. I'll have to check if it's left or right. Want it?

Posted by: Gint May 5 2004, 10:40 PM

Labels indicate a right side unit.


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Posted by: Lawrence May 6 2004, 02:46 AM

Wow... you DA'd the panels down?

That takes a graceful touch. I have a good DA, but I'm always worried that I'm going to warp the panel with too much heat... therefore, I chemical strip.

Looks like the project is coming along nicely.

-Rusty

Posted by: Gint May 6 2004, 07:41 AM

I don't think all of that paint wasn't removed with a DA. That would have taken forever. There are far better alternatives these days that work great. Se my rusto thread. I posted a pic of the 3M stripping wheels I used. Fantastic product. Especially if you can get the 7" equivalents.

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 6 2004, 07:45 AM

Gint - Yes! Thank you. How mooch? Actually, I need to see if I can get it with the entire quarter first. I'll get you a real answer today. Shoot me a price in the mean time.

Rusty - It was all done with a DA. That's Troy's preferred method. It only took him a few hours. 36 grit at very slow RPM

Posted by: Gint May 6 2004, 08:01 AM

Hey, you know how my pricing works. Shoot me a fair offer and I'll more than likely accept it. No idea what it's worth, never looked. Still need the engine bulkhead patch piece for an inspection cover? I could probably get out there this weekend and cut it.


No shit. Ask him what he thinks about the 3M stripping pads. IMHO, they are much more efficient at removing paint, generate less heat, and don't have to used quite as slowly as 36 grit paper.

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 6 2004, 08:05 AM

Thanks Gint,

Let me find out where I stand with the other metal and I'll get back with you. And, yes. I'll still need that piece for the GT engine access.

Thanks again,

Posted by: brant May 6 2004, 09:04 AM

Eric

your supposed to make that cover out of aluminum ya know..... (well maybe not for a show car)

brant (with a fancy new avatar)

Posted by: Targa May 6 2004, 03:06 PM

Can't wait to see the finished product. She'll be close-up perty in no time. Keep'em coming.

Posted by: krk May 6 2004, 05:02 PM

Eric,

Looks like a great project! Seeing project pics always helps me get off my butt and head to the garage! Best of luck!

kim.

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 6 2004, 09:24 PM

Here's a couple of Longitudinal pics. Brad... I need that metal bad!!


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 6 2004, 09:26 PM

You can see the outer longitudinal on the ground... pics are similar.


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Posted by: Gint May 6 2004, 10:11 PM

Your guy isn't wasting any time. Keep the pics comin Eric.

Posted by: ! May 6 2004, 10:13 PM

Hey Eric....415PB has my brother's 914 in Palm Desert and is cutting it up.....might want to contact him.....

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 7 2004, 10:50 AM

No shit... in fact, he's got the longitudinal welded on. He'd have the inner wheel housing done but he ran out of gas last night.

Inner wheel housing and front fender go back on today. I'll follow up later tonight with pics.

Z... thanks. (for both the offer and the TREMENDOUS ass shot in the avatar... DAMN... I wanna bite that thang!!). I think Brad's getting the whole lot together and putting it on a truck TODAY! (right Brad?) Actually, Troy has enough patch work to keep himself busy for a few more days but then it's rear quarter time.

Film at 11:00

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 7 2004, 11:57 AM

Gint,

I think I've got the door jam coming with the quarter.

Many Thanks for the offer!

Posted by: Gint May 7 2004, 10:35 PM

Whatever works. what's the timeline for the access piece? I don't think I'm goig to need it. I'll know for sure as soon as the tub gets picked up from the dipper.

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 8 2004, 01:51 PM

no hurry... I want to finish the 911RS and the 914-6 before I go headlong into the GT. I'm just collecting parts. Whatever's convenient for you.

Thanks,

E.

Posted by: Gint May 8 2004, 04:27 PM

Cool. Lots of travel in the next 4 weeks. I'm looking at Memorial weekend for the tub surgery.

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 9 2004, 09:02 AM

Weekend update


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 9 2004, 09:02 AM

nuther...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 9 2004, 09:03 AM

jackpost


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 9 2004, 09:03 AM

last one for today...


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Posted by: Eric Taylor May 9 2004, 06:54 PM

Dam! That guy is really going to town, it's gona be in the booth next week at this rate!
Eric

Posted by: Lawrence May 9 2004, 11:28 PM

Who's doing the work, Eric? Is it someone on the board? They sure seem to understand 914s, and the work is happening at an amazing rate.

-Rusty

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 10 2004, 09:11 AM

Troy Lundquist of Lundquist Restorations. They're about 1/2 a mile from my house.

Funny thing... I used to drive by and see all these cool cars there. From the front it looks like a regular house but in the two garages that are attached to the house is a shop and a spray booth (garage and more shop out back). I was looking to have my 911 turned into a full blown RS conversion. By that time I knew they were shooting cars there. I stopped in to ask him if he could weld on the flares because I had real factory RS flares and I wanted to make sure they could do the job right. He took me into the shop and I saw a 50 era Jag on a rotisserie (sic) being welded together from two seperate tubs. It became a show car. Upon further questioning I found out they won a national event for Jaguar with one of their restorations. I knew I had my shop.

The paint jobs are not your standard $3k jobs but I feel their worth it. In fact, they lost one competition because the paint was too good. Judges would complain that "Jaguar never had a paint and finish that looked like that." I'd have to agree. My 911 really is better than factory, even the glass (bumpers, ducktail, hood)

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 10 2004, 09:45 AM

Fender should go on today. Someone on the list sold me the fender and I can't remember who...?? I had it sandblasted and it came out great.

Identify yourself!

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 13 2004, 05:07 PM

More pics... we had to cut out a section of the cowl. Those should be welded in tomorrow.


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 13 2004, 05:08 PM

Braised chunks all cut out. Good thing. Lots of rust coming from behind.


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 13 2004, 05:09 PM

Door handle area that seems so popular these days...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 20 2004, 11:48 AM

The fender is on...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 20 2004, 11:49 AM

New cowl pieces in... he used the sandblaster to clean up the trunks and the weatherstripping tray. In the rear trunk I had him blast around the big globs of sealer they used to put the plugs in back in 1970.


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 20 2004, 11:52 AM

In the trash...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 20 2004, 11:53 AM

It made it. Thanks Rich and Brad (and Louie)

Checks in the mail Rich


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Posted by: RustyWa May 20 2004, 01:28 PM

I absolutely LOVE these type of photos!!

Posted by: Levi May 20 2004, 01:48 PM

Hey Eric, What's the Blue hood off, it almost looks like a 55 or 56 chevy hood????

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 20 2004, 03:40 PM

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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 25 2004, 04:23 PM

Quarter panel removed yesterday...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 25 2004, 04:24 PM

more...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 25 2004, 04:25 PM

more...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 25 2004, 04:30 PM

The new quarter has been picked clean. Ready for the install tomorrow. Thursday the door sill and jacking donut will go on and that should finish the metal work portion of the project.


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Posted by: Brad Roberts May 26 2004, 01:32 AM

Glad it made it Eric. I was worried about UPS, but it was the fastest way we could get it to you.


B

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 26 2004, 03:07 PM

UPS worked great. I didn't think they'd take it. I was by there this AM and he's really got it cleaned up nice . It should be on by now. I'm going to head out and get some more shots.

Posted by: aircooledboy May 26 2004, 03:50 PM

When I was younger, I used to fantasize about being a rock star. Now that I am a 914 nut, and see pictures like these, I fantasize about being able to do amazing body work like you got goin on here.
What an fantastic job this guy is doing. Thanks for taking us along for the ride with the pictures.

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 26 2004, 06:02 PM

Funny... I wanted to be a rock star too.

Here's some more pics. It's on.

Hey Brad, I sure am glad you guys painted that "for sale" on there...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 26 2004, 06:03 PM

another view... you can see the trunk sand blasting through the tail light housing hole. Wanted to leave the original "goop" in place.


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 26 2004, 06:05 PM

The factory seam was a little rough on the quarter panel. He seamed it along the bumper line.


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 26 2004, 06:09 PM

Here's the jamb area awaiting my door sill... <_<


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 26 2004, 06:12 PM

Here's the sail panel...


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Posted by: Gint May 31 2004, 11:11 AM

Eric, will this work?

Outside


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Posted by: Gint May 31 2004, 11:12 AM

Inside


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Posted by: Eric_Shea May 31 2004, 02:50 PM

Gint:

Thanks! That oughta do it! That will be cut and trimmed for the GT project. I just got the fenders back from the sandblaster. They look to be M471 factory installed. The finish work is "IMPECCABLE". It even had metal flare extensions on the outer rockers. I'll have to post some pics and see if Brad still has a line on a local M471 to check it out.

All the metal is on the stock 6er so this week we'll get into paint prep. Should be soon.

Did you tie up with Timo while over there?

Posted by: Gint May 31 2004, 07:45 PM

Nope. I was only there for three weekdays. I figured Timo would have to work, and I needed to spend the eves with my wife when she was finished with work. As it worked out, I hoofed my ass off and didn't really have much in the way pf spare time any way.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 1 2004, 09:35 AM

So... are you back?

Let me know how you want to handle payment and shipping.

Thanks!

E.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 5 2004, 09:34 AM

Here's a few shots from last week. The metal work is now complete. He spend the remainder of the week adjusting and fine tuning all the body panels. Eye brows, hoods and doors all line up perfectly. This coming week should be final body prep and paint! Then comes the fun part... putting it back together!

Anyone on the list know how to put one of these things together?


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 5 2004, 09:35 AM

more...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 5 2004, 09:36 AM

last of the metal work

This shot shows so much. The rear quarter, the inner wheel housing piece, the jacking donut, the inner longitudinal, the jack post and the door sill. Looking back it's hard to believe it went this far...


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Posted by: seanery Jun 5 2004, 06:42 PM

looks great Eric!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jun 5 2004, 06:49 PM

great!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 15 2004, 07:40 PM

Had one coat of primer on and sanded off this AM. The second coat was applied today. More pics tomorrow...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 15 2004, 07:42 PM

nuther


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 15 2004, 07:43 PM

last one today...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 16 2004, 06:36 PM

more...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 16 2004, 06:38 PM

nuther...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 12:31 PM

To bring you all up to speed. Paint is on. It's back home and the assembly process begins. Here's some color coat shots.


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 12:32 PM

Nuther...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 12:34 PM

Those were the color sanding phases. It's done now and I began with the front valance area. The horns are still being restored (platers) so the bumper will have to wait. Fogs are on...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 12:35 PM

I had a few of the original screws so I got the valance started. Without the horns I had to move to the back after this.


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Posted by: vortrex Jun 30 2004, 12:36 PM

has to be the quickest body resto ever on a 914, and not an easy one either. how did you find such a body man?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 12:37 PM

The rear is nearly complete. I need to install the trunk latch today and that should do it.


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 12:38 PM

Engine lid was next...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 12:41 PM

Both door handles are on... next will be the door panels. I spent 1 hour cleaning overspray from the "previous" paint job off the handles and corresponding seals/gaskets. Lubed everything with graphite. (careful... exciting picture to follow) <_<


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 12:46 PM

Literally got lucky. Earlier up in the post I mentioned the chance meeting. He's a neighbor and I kept seeing all of these exotics in front of his home/shop. I stopped in to see if they could weld some flares on my 911RS and saw a vintage Jag on the Rotisserie (sic... never could spell that one). I checked their welds and metal work and I was hooked. They also do stunning paint. They got a "Peoples Choice" on a Jag at Nationals. They get downgraded on their paint by the official judges because it's too good... bummer!

Posted by: Carrera916 Jun 30 2004, 01:08 PM

My goodness, Eric!

It sure looks so good and I've been a body man for very long time...yes, he is indeed quick and good on your car!

Maybe I missed the post somewhere but I haven't see or know if the engine compartment area is also in decent shape? Especially beneath the battery tray where there's tend to be a common rusted out holes down there....that leads into longitdual rust problem.....was that area okay?

Neat looking car you got, Eric!

Jerry

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 02:07 PM

Thanks Jerry,

The engine compartment is original and fairly clean. The hell holes are in good shape. I would have liked to do a full resto, meaning, strip dip and rip but the interior was in excellent original condition and everything else seemed fine. I'll do the underside as I progress. When it gets some down time I'll strip all the wheel wells and restore the suspension. I'll probably get a shock update at that time but this car will stay all original. I plan on cleaning the engine compartment as I go along too.

Posted by: StratPlayer Jun 30 2004, 03:14 PM

Wow Eric that car is coming along just beautifully, maybe some day we can hook up and I can pick your brain about the guy that painted your car. The last step for my car is the paint, maybe this fall I will get it done, right now I'm just enjoying the car as much as I can. Looking forward to seeing your car.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 04:19 PM

Any time... I'm here in Sandy (108 S., 2045 E.). He's only a few blocks away. We could go chat with him.

Posted by: Gint Jun 30 2004, 06:48 PM

Looks great Eric. Base/clear or single stage?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2004, 07:01 PM

Awesome new single stage. Less areas to go wrong. I can't believe it... I've never seen a 914 so straight and shiney... at least not in my garage!!

I'm gonna have to go out and put a few scratches inher to make it feel more "homey"

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jul 9 2004, 03:50 PM

Getting near the end... finaly got the horn bits and pieces back from the platers today. Bolted them back together and on the front of the car. Now I can install the front bumper!


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jul 9 2004, 03:52 PM

Bumper needs to be polished and the installed.

Got my sail panel kit today. Any step-by-steps on that?


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 27 2004, 06:26 PM

Well... after our little fuel pump fun today, the six is back. All it needs is a thorough clean up and a full tank of gas. Thanks for all the comments from those who followed along. Here's the last bit of the restoration thread... the grand finale:


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 27 2004, 06:28 PM

more...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 27 2004, 06:29 PM

nuther...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 27 2004, 06:30 PM

guess who...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 27 2004, 06:32 PM

canary yellow...


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Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 27 2004, 06:34 PM

The last shot mirrors the very first post in this thread. Before and after.


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Posted by: echocanyons Aug 27 2004, 10:31 PM

Nice job and a quick turn around!

Posted by: thesey914 Aug 28 2004, 04:49 AM

So the 'Porsche' decal on the side was non-original .....or you just don't like it?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 28 2004, 07:51 AM

Thanks Kelly... feels good to have one running

It wasn't delivered that way. Those came after the first repaint. I asked the original owner about them and he said no. I never was a big fan of them on these cars. I like them on LE's though. You'll see in some of the garage shots that I can be a fan of decals

I'm going to sneak up to the gas station and maybe take a little cruise around the neighborhood. First I have to put new pads and rotors on the ML320 today

Posted by: Jeroen Aug 28 2004, 10:39 AM

Eric, the car turned out excellent!
Just browsed through the whole thread...
Good job

congrats and enjoy!!!

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: mercdev Aug 28 2004, 01:08 PM

Ok, I'll ask...how much did it all set you back? (*ducks*)

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 28 2004, 09:37 PM

That was about $8k. The car was $7k about 6 years ago.