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Posted by: naro914 May 12 2014, 08:36 AM

There was a group buy a couple years ago for 914/6 sheet metal and I know I bought a set. I THINK I used it on Papa Smurfs rebuild, but now with Huey's engine out, and seeing how crappy the metal is (and non-matching) I thought it might be nice to get new sheet metal.

I did a quick search, but didn't find anything...other than the AA's and PMS of the world...where/who else has them?

Thanks!!

Posted by: bdstone914 May 12 2014, 09:15 AM

I got a set from GPR German Parts ans Restoration.
I think he supplies AA. Saves you money and dealing with AA.
He has banner ads in this site.

Posted by: SirAndy May 12 2014, 12:07 PM

I bought the PMS tin for my conversion and the quality was rather poor. Especially since they charge a premium. I expected better.


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=44700&view=findpost&p=904651

Posted by: BKLA May 12 2014, 01:02 PM

Rich Johnson made mine. I believe that he still does... PM me for contact info...

Posted by: wndsnd May 12 2014, 04:19 PM

I think Richard Johnson is the way to go.,

John

Posted by: McMark May 12 2014, 06:20 PM

IMHO, get fiberglass and just remove the side tins when dropping the engine. Better fit, though still not as good as OE, but they look much better than the repro-metal ones.

Posted by: naro914 May 12 2014, 07:53 PM

Mark
Really? buddy of mine has fiberglass...one time out and they shattered and don't really fit well at all....he said he might want mine that don't match up well...better than his.

I really wish I could remember where we had a group buy years ago....the ones I got were perfect. Unfortunately, we had to hack them up a bit for Papa Smurf (to fit by the raised suspension point mounts and such). i had thought about just swapping them since both cars have their engines out, but I realized all the fitting we did for Papa which won't look good for Huey. Plus, I drilled a big hole on each side to run the twin plug wires through on those too...

I started thinking today....with all the intake stuff with the 3.2 engine, you really can't see much of the rear engine tins anyway - that's where it's a bit messed up. I may just keep what I have on Huey...sandblast them, maybe powder coat it and call it a day...

Posted by: mepstein May 12 2014, 08:04 PM

Rich johnson - A914guy@aol.com

Posted by: John May 13 2014, 11:33 AM

I made mine. They are not difficult to make if you can cut and weld sheet metal. There were patterns drawn out on yellow folders that were once shared. They really aren't too difficult. The most difficult to create pieces are the two rears. I have made them and I have started with the 911 pieces and each has it's own set of challenges.

I also made several sets 8-10 years ago, but simply don't currently have the time to make them any longer.

Posted by: Brian_Boss May 13 2014, 02:36 PM

The group buy that was offered about 4 years ago was our (GPR's) tin. We supply Patrick, Pelican and a couple other places.

Ours is completely fabricated from sheet (not pieces from 911 and 914 tin) and does not have the raised areas in the side pieces like the factory tin so it is cosmetically different. I feel like it's a quality product but anyone who has been disappointed please let me know so we can try to make improvements.

Brian

Posted by: SirAndy May 13 2014, 03:07 PM

Brian, if that is the case, please read my feedback about the tin here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=44700&st=200&p=904651&#entry904651

Granted, this was 5 years ago and some of my comments back then may be obsolete by now ...