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Posted by: Mikey914 May 23 2016, 09:11 AM
Greg, or one of the 6 owner may be nice enough to post a pick. From the consensus these need to be made. I can and will do so, really need about 40 folks that need these at $36 to make these pencil out. If we can even get close I'll do these.
Posted by: mepstein May 23 2016, 09:22 AM
I'll take 3
Posted by: Zimms May 23 2016, 09:27 AM
I'll take 1
Posted by: altitude411 May 23 2016, 10:04 AM
I'm in for one 
Posted by: Luke M May 23 2016, 03:28 PM
Greg, or one of the 6 owner may be nice enough to post a pick. From the consensus these need to be made. I can and will do so, really need about 40 folks that need these at $36 to make these pencil out. If we can even get close I'll do these.
Here's pics of the ones off of my org 6.
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Posted by: Larmo63 May 23 2016, 05:07 PM
I'll take two sets.
Posted by: altitude411 May 23 2016, 05:07 PM
Whoops. I guess I misread... I thought we were talking about the steering wheel clam shells.
Posted by: SirAndy May 23 2016, 05:08 PM
Whoops. I guess I misread... I thought we were talking about the steering wheel clam shells.
Posted by: mepstein May 23 2016, 05:24 PM
Me too but I'm still in for a couple.
Posted by: McMark May 23 2016, 06:24 PM
Definitely in. I have NOS clam shells you can scan if you want. 
Posted by: SirAndy May 23 2016, 06:38 PM
Yes, we need those!
Posted by: ConeDodger May 23 2016, 06:48 PM
I'd be in for this and the clam shells!
Posted by: banananose914 May 23 2016, 07:04 PM
In for two sets. Thanks
Posted by: relentless May 23 2016, 10:18 PM
Steering wheel cover? Steering column cover? What is this? And how much will it devalue an original six? lol
Posted by: porschetub May 23 2016, 11:08 PM
a real hard part ,I see the outfit called Dr George,that girl,Lionel Atlanta whatever has them 
,expensive and don't look great,think they even say that the fits not great.
Now just get those late relay box covers going Mark.
Posted by: SixerJ May 24 2016, 12:01 AM
I'm in for a set of clamshells and eyebrows - well whatever Mike decides he's going to make to do with six column really
Biggles started this http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=284863 WTB thread for an OEM set of clamshells with unsurprisingly no takers
Mike within 48 hours has kindly stepped up like the superb vendor he is 
now that is what I call customer service response 
Spread the word and let's make this happen as these parts are really needed for those that want to go the whole hog with a six column conversion or those like me who have missing bits
Posted by: Biggles May 24 2016, 06:00 AM
Maybe the title of this thread is a little confusing as it's the plastic 'clam shell' covers around the steering column. Anyway, I've attached a couple of photos of what we're referring to, taken from Armando's excellent reference site on pbase.
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Posted by: echocanyons May 24 2016, 07:04 AM
Count me in for a set
Posted by: gcrotvik May 24 2016, 07:17 AM
I'm in for 2 sets.
Posted by: Steve May 24 2016, 07:20 AM
I'll take a set.
Posted by: porsche913b_sp May 24 2016, 09:12 AM
I am in for 2 set
Posted by: db9146 May 24 2016, 10:15 AM
I'll take a set, please!
Posted by: Mikey914 May 24 2016, 01:34 PM
Looks like this is going to happen. I'm awaiting sample parts to start on these. I can do the clam shells too, and more than likely the graphics that can be a sepotate part for those that need them too.
Posted by: Biggles May 24 2016, 01:57 PM
Looks like this is going to happen. I'm awaiting sample parts to start on these. I can do the clam shells too, and more than likely the graphics that can be a sepotate part for those that need them too.
Great news Mike - the power of the internet strikes again !
McMark seems like he has offered his NOS clam shell covers for scanning.
Posted by: scotty b May 24 2016, 02:17 PM
I'll take 2
Posted by: McMark May 24 2016, 02:42 PM
Looks like this is going to happen. I'm awaiting sample parts to start on these. I can do the clam shells too, and more than likely the graphics that can be a sepotate part for those that need them too.
The emblems/icons on either side are sticker which are already available. Although I haven't ordered any yet to see what sort of quality. Actually, I need a set for this 69 911 project, so I'll find some and see.
Posted by: SirAndy May 24 2016, 02:49 PM
I bought a set of the stickers from Sierra Madre. I haven't used them yet but they look nice enough.
If i remember correctly, there a slight differences and the SM ones are not 100% correct for a 914-6, which i don't care about much.
Posted by: mharmon May 24 2016, 03:00 PM
i'm in for a set
Posted by: gcrotvik May 24 2016, 04:59 PM
I bought a set of the stickers from Sierra Madre. I haven't used them yet but they look nice enough.
If i remember correctly, there a slight differences and the SM ones are not 100% correct for a 914-6, which i don't care about much.
Aase Sales has them also: http://www.aasesales.com/collections/porsche-914/products/h4c-m66-09g-103985
Posted by: Nutter965 May 25 2016, 07:29 AM
I'm In for a set to please !!!
Posted by: SixerJ May 25 2016, 01:19 PM
Mike just following up your PM, yes I'm in for one complete set (clamshells that go around the column / switches and eyebrow cover thingys that close the gap between the clamshells and the metal dash frame structure).
At the moment we are all acting like 6 year olds on a sugar rush at the excitement of these parts and you may want to clarify exactly which bit's your are proposing to remanufacture and at what price point i.e. Eyebrow's or Clamshells for $36
Either way I'm in for everything 
Ref stickers I bought some a while back from Aase at the same time as a six wiper switch. They seems good quality and better quality than the ones I have now, which is exactly zero
How many are in so far for, err, some plastic stuff. I make it 23?
Posted by: Mikey914 May 25 2016, 02:01 PM
I was initailly looking at the sourrounds. Not the clamshells. They will be simular in cost, only I have to add in the mounts, so until I have one in hand I can't fix the price, but I'm thinking that it will be in the $70 range. Metal isn't too bad, maybe $20, but again I'll fix the price after I have some in hand to see exactly what I need to do.
-Mark
Posted by: Biggles May 26 2016, 07:14 AM
I was initailly looking at the sourrounds. Not the clamshells. They will be simular in cost, only I have to add in the mounts, so until I have one in hand I can't fix the price, but I'm thinking that it will be in the $70 range. Metal isn't too bad, maybe $20, but again I'll fix the price after I have some in hand to see exactly what I need to do.
-Mark
To be honest Mark, the surrounds (eyebrows) are readily available, it's the clamshell that are not. so I guess that's your call if you'd like to produce the eyebrows as well.
Are you contacting one of the guys here to get the NOS part or does someone need to contact you? Just trying to keep the momentum!
Posted by: Mikey914 May 26 2016, 09:59 AM
My understanding is the sides that are available are not the best quality, and the 911 ones are not right, that's why I'm going down this path. I have samples of each that are supposed to be inbound. I will do the sides 1st. I'm awaiting a set of the clam shells to determine the cost to make them, so they are 2nd and will get their own thread.
But these will take several weeks to do.
Mark
Posted by: mepstein May 26 2016, 10:11 AM
Restoration design is in the process of making the metal ignition dash piece.
Posted by: SixerJ Jun 17 2016, 12:15 AM
Any news ? 
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 17 2016, 01:15 AM
Still awaiting the sample parts to get started.
Posted by: Biggles Jun 17 2016, 08:31 AM
Mark
had you separately agreed with someone on here to provide the parts or does it need someone to contact a member with a NOS part ? There are a couple of people on this thread who said they'd help...
Chris.
Still awaiting the sample parts to get started.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 17 2016, 10:04 AM
Hey Mark
Here's one add to your run of 914 6 parts.
The ignition switch escutcheon.
It is a 6 only part. It has fine internal threads that attach it to the ign. switch/lock assy.
NLA , AFAIK
Rory
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Posted by: 914forme Jun 17 2016, 10:10 AM
Oh I am in for both pieces Been looking for the steering clam shell for years.
Mark you are getting to be very expensive guy to hang around with. Almost as bad as Chris 
That being said, you both make great parts, and I love high quality cars, tools, parts and woman. 
My wife would say in that order 
Posted by: gcrotvik Jun 17 2016, 10:49 AM
Definitely in. I have NOS clam shells you can scan if you want.
Mark De Bernardi,
Can you help Mark out with your NOS set of clam shells? I don't have a set to contribute or I would.
PM sent to McMark.
Thanks,
Greg
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 17 2016, 11:49 AM
Mark
Just as a reference to expand your reach with the clamshell project.
There are two distinct tops and two distinct bottoms that will cover both 914 6
and 911 (1969 - 1973 )
Can provide pics here or to your email.
Rory
Posted by: Biggles Jun 17 2016, 02:48 PM
Rory
it's these ones we want re-producing (ignore the 'eyebrow' or 'fillet' pieces as these are readily available, unless Mark wants to do these as well):
Mark
Just as a reference to expand your reach with the clamshell project.
There are two distinct tops and two distinct bottoms that will cover both 914 6
and 911 (1969 - 1973 )
Can provide pics here or to your email.
Rory
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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 17 2016, 03:41 PM
Yes, those are the ones that we want re-produced for 914 6 cars.
I was suggesting to Mark that there is certainly a ( large ) market for the 911 version as well. When tooling up for anything it is often easy to produce a second version to satisfy a larger market. There are many more 911s than 914 6s
A second cavity for injection molding can often be produced for a fraction of the cost of the first.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 18 2016, 01:01 PM
Depending on the volume we can do cast pieces pretty effectively.
Obviously if the demand is there we can do hard tooling. This way, if I only sell 25 sets, I don't have 5000 pieces sitting on my shelf.
Posted by: gcrotvik Jun 18 2016, 01:19 PM
Depending on the volume we can do cast pieces pretty effectively.
Obviously if the demand is there we can do hard tooling. This way, if I only sell 25 sets, I don't have 5000 pieces sitting on my shelf.
I'm in for several sets and I think others have indicated they are too. I may be wrong but I believe there is a huge demand for the clam shells and the surrounds if done to replicate the factory parts in quality. Your audience isn't just the US. And having access to the correct parts helps those who are doing conversions.
Have said that, I will defer to your judgment as to how to proceed.
Thanks, Mark.
Greg
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 18 2016, 01:59 PM
McMark is sending the clamshels. I still need the bases to cast them.
Yes the ignition surround I can do, again a sample helps, but will both need for more than 6 weeks.
Mark
Posted by: McMark Jun 18 2016, 02:46 PM
Restoration design is in the process of making the metal ignition dash piece.
I made Pete do that. Gave him a deal on an FI system to give him some motivation. Sent the sample I cast off a real six dash.
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Posted by: Biggles Jun 19 2016, 01:33 AM
Mark
What are the 'bases' you refer to?
Chris
McMark is sending the clamshels. I still need the bases to cast them.
Yes the ignition surround I can do, again a sample helps, but will both need for more than 6 weeks.
Mark
Posted by: SixerJ Jun 19 2016, 01:50 AM
Left and right eyebrows that close the gap between the base of the clamshell and the dash frame
Posted by: jkb944t Jun 19 2016, 06:29 AM
I am in for this and the clam shells!
Jeff B
Posted by: jmz Jun 19 2016, 08:53 PM
I have a real six race car that's missing these pieces. I'm in as I want the car to more or less look period correct...
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 20 2016, 01:05 AM
Mark
What are the 'bases' you refer to?
Chris
McMark is sending the clamshels. I still need the bases to cast them.
Yes the ignition surround I can do, again a sample helps, but will both need for more than 6 weeks.
Mark
These
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Posted by: gcrotvik Jun 20 2016, 08:52 AM
Restoration design is in the process of making the metal ignition dash piece.
I made Pete do that. Gave him a deal on an FI system to give him some motivation. Sent the sample I cast off a real six dash.Thanks for doing this! Any idea when we will see these available?
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 20 2016, 10:14 AM
Restoration design is in the process of making the metal ignition dash piece.
I made Pete do that. Gave him a deal on an FI system to give him some motivation. Sent the sample I cast off a real six dash.Thanks for doing this! Any idea when we will see these available?
I'll have a better idea once I have these in hand. But the small parts about 4 weeks and the large may be 6 weeks because of the imbedded metal.
But these are from the thim I get the parts.
Mark
Posted by: altitude411 Jun 20 2016, 10:20 AM
Posted by: NeunEinVier Jun 20 2016, 03:52 PM
Looks like Stoddard already has 'em.
http://www.stoddard.com/90161331101-sic.html
http://www.stoddard.com/90161331201-sic.html
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 21 2016, 02:21 AM
Those are the 911 version. The 914/6 is different.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 21 2016, 02:22 AM
Note the cut out on the clam shell.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 21 2016, 02:24 AM
Little disappointing to see this
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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 21 2016, 02:26 AM
Almost think I'll make these to for fun!
Posted by: SixerJ Jun 22 2016, 12:21 AM
Damn you have good eyes. When I followed that stoddard link and all I thought was they actually look more than ok in comparison to say the AA version of the -6 ones and bugger that is a corner of the market which been already, err, cornered
Posted by: SixerJ Jul 15 2016, 12:00 AM
I know that a lot is going on with the GBs etc, and awaiting bits to come in, any progress?
Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 15 2016, 12:25 AM
Still awaiting samples.
Posted by: McMark Jul 15 2016, 08:16 AM
Going out today.
Posted by: tweet Jul 27 2016, 02:28 PM
Hey Mark
Here's one add to your run of 914 6 parts.
The ignition switch escutcheon.
It is a 6 only part. It has fine internal threads that attach it to the ign. switch/lock assy.
NLA , AFAIK
Rory
I would buy these if Mark made them for my lock customers.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 27 2016, 03:51 PM
Got the part started drawings
Posted by: 396 Jul 27 2016, 08:15 PM
On another old topic, how's the 1.8 engine boot / nozzle project that you started last November coming along?
Sorry if my description of that part is incorrect, but I'm sure you know what I'm referring to.
Thanks
Posted by: Larmo63 Jul 27 2016, 08:42 PM
Did the /6 have the fog light switch on the right side of the wheel?
I forget.
I'd be in for a set or two of all these parts.
Posted by: smj Jul 28 2016, 12:18 AM
I'm up for a pair of clamshells and two sets of the eyebrows, when the time comes.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 28 2016, 01:06 AM
On another old topic, how's the 1.8 engine boot / nozzle project that you started last November coming along?
Sorry if my description of that part is incorrect, but I'm sure you know what I'm referring to.
Thanks
Have drawings, but have not pulled the trigger on tooling yet as it's actually more expensive than many other tools due to the way the mold has to be made.
Posted by: sbsix Jul 28 2016, 09:02 AM
914-6 fog light switch is to the left of the ignition & steering column
Posted by: cal914 Jul 28 2016, 01:37 PM
I'll have 2 pairs
Posted by: Biggles Oct 2 2016, 07:41 AM
Hi Mark
How are the clam shells progressing?
Chris
Posted by: gcrotvik Oct 2 2016, 11:27 AM
I'm in for 2 sets of all, regardless of the final price.
Posted by: mepstein Oct 2 2016, 11:47 AM
I'm in for 2 sets of all, regardless of the final price.
Same here.
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 2 2016, 04:23 PM
About 2-3 week we will have the tool ready to test and then production pending acceptable parts
Posted by: Biggles Oct 3 2016, 03:37 AM
Great, looking forward to it. Seems like plenty of interest in these
About 2-3 week we will have the tool ready to test and then production pending acceptable parts
Posted by: jmz Oct 26 2016, 08:18 AM
I'm interested.
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 26 2016, 09:45 AM
Getting back on this. I gust completed the drawings for something many of us need and will be doing a Black friday sale on these at a price that will blow you away.
Sorry to get side tracked, but needed to pay some bills too. The other new part will be HUGE.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 26 2016, 11:52 AM
Got a question: Can the clamshells be used on a late model steering column when the lock housing has been moved to the dash ( like the sixnotfour kit ).
Add me to the list please.
Posted by: mepstein Oct 26 2016, 11:55 AM
Getting back on this. I gust completed the drawings for something many of us need and will be doing a Black friday sale on these at a price that will blow you away.
Sorry to get side tracked, but needed to pay some bills too. The other new part will be HUGE.
How much $ do I need to set aside.
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 26 2016, 12:25 PM
The project I just finished was a huge undertaking. Our Black friday one day only sale will be 70% off - one day only!
the clam shells we will start cutting metal on in about a week, so these are roughly 5 weeks out.
Posted by: cal914 Oct 26 2016, 01:24 PM
I would like one of these if its not to late,how and when do i pay
Thanks Brian
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 26 2016, 02:22 PM
No not too late, Once I have the tool complete I will open up the GB. You just bumped the thread so I will contact you when ready.
Thanks,
mark
Posted by: McMark Oct 27 2016, 06:48 AM
Got a question: Can the clamshells be used on a late model steering column when the lock housing has been moved to the dash ( like the sixnotfour kit ).
Add me to the list please.
Nope. The clamshells and turn/wiper switches all mount to arms on either side of the column, which aren't present on any 914-4 column.
Posted by: 914six Oct 27 2016, 12:41 PM
put me down for one..
Thanks,
Harry
Posted by: SixerJ Oct 28 2016, 11:13 AM
Clamshells are clearly like buses, you wait for 3 1/2 years for a pair and then they all arrive together
Ok, well within weeks of one another, so in 914 Restoration or Geological time (same thing) that counts as together
This lot arrived in the post today
I'm still in 
Posted by: Biggles Oct 28 2016, 11:45 AM
Good work finding those Jon!
Clamshells are clearly like buses, you wait for 3 1/2 years for a pair and then they all arrive together
Ok, well within weeks of one another, so in 914 Restoration or Geological time (same thing) that counts as together
This lot arrived in the post today
I'm still in
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 14 2016, 01:13 AM
In the homestretch, working on the decals now to include too.
Posted by: jkb944t Dec 14 2016, 06:52 AM
Looking forward to getting these since this will be a great winter project!
Jeff B
Posted by: jmill Dec 14 2016, 03:07 PM
Whoa! How did I miss this? Are these 6 clamshells?
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 14 2016, 04:19 PM
Yes specific to the 6 not 911.
Posted by: mb911 Dec 14 2016, 05:52 PM
Well I will probably be in for a set as Mark E is helping on allot of the other parts for the conversion.
Posted by: jmz Dec 16 2016, 10:44 AM
Little bump here...
I want in on the clamshells.
Also, hope I'm not hijacking here... My car is an orignal six but the clamshells, wipers arm and turn signal stalk were removed along time ago (race car).
My plans are to take it back in appearance to a factory prepped GT.
Anyone know which if any 911 turn signal / wiper arms will work and look right since the 914/6 ones are really hard to find?
Everyone likes pics so here are a couple of pics
Posted by: Mark Henry Dec 16 2016, 11:14 AM
Does someone have a linky on how the whole /6 column and switch project goes together and a parts list?
Debating whether or not I should do this on my conversion. 
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 16 2016, 01:25 PM
I know McMark was working in the conversion so it may be on another thread here.
Posted by: jmill Dec 16 2016, 06:13 PM
Does someone have a linky on how the whole /6 column and switch project goes together and a parts list?
Debating whether or not I should do this on my conversion.
I'm with you Mark. If all the pieces can be had at reasonable prices, I'm in for my conversion.
Posted by: Larmo63 Dec 17 2016, 12:51 AM
Good luck on finding all of the original parts. They are not cheap either.
(bump)
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 28 2016, 01:30 AM
Molds will be tested in the next week. More pics to follow soon
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 11 2017, 04:24 PM
Sent a sample off to McMark to check the fit.
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Posted by: gcrotvik Jan 11 2017, 04:27 PM
OMG, those look beautiful Mark. Are you doing the eyebrows also?
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 11 2017, 04:45 PM
Yes and stickers
Posted by: McMark Jan 11 2017, 07:31 PM
I'll bolt it on my NOS column to,or row and post pics. Looks really nice!
Posted by: altitude411 Jan 11 2017, 11:09 PM
Really nice looking. Standing by for McMark approval... ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
Posted by: altitude411 Jan 21 2017, 10:35 PM
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 21 2017, 10:38 PM
I've sent a set to McMark. Unfortunately the change created some problems in clearance.
I'll post some pics Monday
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 25 2017, 06:30 PM
So made a very slight "improvement" to the way these join. Didn't do the mayth correctly. Added about .0625 to each side (didn't subtract out) gained enough to make the holes not line up on McMarks stock piece 
Good news is for a kit this would be a very simple modification of the fabricated piece.
Any ideas? I was thinking about making a conversion bracket, but no real 6 would want that.
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Posted by: altitude411 Jan 25 2017, 07:00 PM
Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 25 2017, 07:53 PM
I'm in...once you get it right 
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 26 2017, 01:12 AM
Here's the deal I've run 300 sets of these. I'll need to modify the tool significantly before I can do anything more.
It may be another 6 weeks before I can do this. Meanwhile I have a bunch of these.
Mark
Posted by: altitude411 Jan 26 2017, 02:31 AM
ouch... Maybe call George? 
Posted by: gcrotvik Jan 26 2017, 09:07 AM
I'm in...once you get it right
I agree with Mark Henry. These need to be right to be of value to real 6 owners (or conversion owners).
Greg
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 26 2017, 06:21 PM
No I think they have some value to an aftermarket application. If the plate is being made locating the holes to line up is a matter of where the holes are drilled. Could easily be accommodated. So I can hold these out for that application and offer up a sweet deal as long as they last. I'm looking at welding in the tool to remachine the edges correctly. It's a real pain, but cheaper than starting over. Fortunately we indexed the block so it can easily be reset into the mill. Just a matter of more time and money.
I do take making these very seriously, and will not release crap. I would be very upset if I went to install on my 6 (I wish), and it didn't fit.
Mark
Posted by: altitude411 Jan 26 2017, 06:38 PM
No I think they have some value to an aftermarket application. If the plate is being made locating the holes to line up is a matter of where the holes are drilled. Could easily be accommodated. So I can hold these out for that application and offer up a sweet deal as long as they last. I'm looking at welding in the tool to remachine the edges correctly. It's a real pain, but cheaper than starting over. Fortunately we indexed the block so it can easily be reset into the mill. Just a matter of more time and money.
I do take making these very seriously, and will not release crap. I would be very upset if I went to install on my 6 (I wish), and it didn't fit.
Mark
Mark, I'm not trying to tell you how to run your business. You might want to consider this move. You have a very good reputation and have not released anything that is not "quality." If you release these clam shells that are not "perfect" they will eventually somewhere/sometime be sold to someone who is not informed that they don't fit OE and that customer will hold 914 Rubber accountable. You don't need a black eye for selling a part that does not fit. Leave that job to URO/AA. Just an opinion you may want to consider? Your honesty thus far is valued and appreciated. Thanks for all that you do for the 914 and (6) owners.
Re-read your post. The answer is there.
* sorry that you made 300 prototypes?
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 26 2017, 09:15 PM
What I was actually trying to say was that these are a beautiful piece with the exception of the alignment.
If a kit were made to retrofit the 6 column into the 914. it could easily use these as the holes cold be located to clamshells. I thought someone was working on exactly that. These would not be a replacement for the original 6's. But would have to be part of a kit to make them work correctly.
And yes, we ran 300. Planned on a short run anyhow so after we checked the fact they went together beautifully figured we'd just so a short run and see where these went.
Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 26 2017, 09:32 PM
Oh...so not a huge deal for a guy like me who can relocate the holes on a column for a conversion car? That's all?
Mark I know you don't like to do this, but for a canuck could you hang onto a small box with my parts in it for a while?
These would be the first parts in the box if you can. Of course I'd paypal you before they go in the box.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 26 2017, 09:52 PM
Just let me know when you are ready we can put together whatever you need. I'm sure I will not be running out of these soon. 
Posted by: mb911 Jan 27 2017, 06:42 AM
I would really be interested in making a kit. Between Mark and I we could probably come up with something.
How much for the parts you made so far?
Posted by: gcrotvik Jan 27 2017, 08:14 AM
What I was actually trying to say was that these are a beautiful piece with the exception of the alignment.
If a kit were made to retrofit the 6 column into the 914. it could easily use these as the holes cold be located to clamshells. I thought someone was working on exactly that. These would not be a replacement for the original 6's. But would have to be part of a kit to make them work correctly.
And yes, we ran 300. Planned on a short run anyhow so after we checked the fact they went together beautifully figured we'd just so a short run and see where these went.
Mark,
It's great that you can turn lemons into lemonade here and recoup your costs. But what about the other members who were in the group buy waiting for the real deal parts? Are we SOL at this point?
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 27 2017, 10:45 AM
On this run yes, they are not perfect.
As I mentioned I will be reworking the tool But it will not be a fast proposition. Figure 6-8 weeks for me to get this straightened out.
I'll send you a set to play with MB911. Maybe we do some trading? WE can work that out via PM. But do drop me an adress again.
Mark
Posted by: mb911 Jan 27 2017, 08:43 PM
On this run yes, they are not perfect.
As I mentioned I will be reworking the tool But it will not be a fast proposition. Figure 6-8 weeks for me to get this straightened out.
I'll send you a set to play with MB911. Maybe we do some trading? WE can work that out via PM. But do drop me an adress again.
Mark
Sounds like a plan to me.
Posted by: Harpo Feb 19 2017, 09:54 AM
Mark please add me to the list for clamshells & eye brows.
Thanks
David
Posted by: mb911 Feb 19 2017, 05:53 PM
I received Mark's samples and they look great. I need to spend some time playing around with them maybe this week.
Posted by: larryM Feb 26 2017, 03:10 PM
why?
- i recently got a repro pair from AA - $19.50 ea - 2 req'd
Posted by: mepstein Feb 26 2017, 04:05 PM
why?
- i recently got a repro pair from AA - $19.50 ea - 2 req'd
I don't buy anything from AA so I'll wait on 914rubber.
Posted by: Biggles Apr 28 2017, 01:36 AM
Hi Mark
How's the tooling re-work coming along on these ?
Chris
Posted by: brant May 2 2017, 10:56 AM
I'm going to need the eye brows too.
brant
Posted by: gcrotvik May 2 2017, 02:18 PM
I'm going to need the eye brows too.
brant
I believe Mark already has the eyebrows done. They were part of the original group buy.
Posted by: brant May 2 2017, 02:21 PM
I'm going to need the eye brows too.
brant
I believe Mark already has the eyebrows done. They were part of the original group buy.
crud
I didn't find them on the website
I'll go look again
Posted by: gcrotvik Aug 25 2017, 07:56 AM
Just checking in on these. Mark, were you able to re-tool the clam shells? Is there an eta?
Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 25 2017, 02:52 PM
When they're perfect. I'm in. No hurry.
Posted by: mb911 Aug 25 2017, 03:18 PM
I will get back on this project shortly as I have a sample.. Been so busy with some many other projects but need to ramp this up..
Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 27 2017, 10:15 AM
Just checking in on these. Mark, were you able to re-tool the clam shells? Is there an eta?
We would be starting from scratch again on these, so I've put it off until I can get some other big projects completed. I literally have $15,000 into these to date and it's not making much sense to throw that into this again, at least at this time. I do have plenty of these that are close, and if you are making the column metal you can make them work, but not on a true 6.
Sorry.
Posted by: Biggles Aug 27 2017, 11:27 AM
Just checking in on these. Mark, were you able to re-tool the clam shells? Is there an eta?
We would be starting from scratch again on these, so I've put it off until I can get some other big projects completed. I literally have $15,000 into these to date and it's not making much sense to throw that into this again, at least at this time. I do have plenty of these that are close, and if you are making the column metal you can make them work, but not on a true 6.
Sorry.
Hi Mark, not quite true. The ones I received from you to try did fit on my -6, but they needed some alteration work to the bottom fixings points where the clam shell is screwed onto the steering column. The side holes were also slightly out so I decided to drill and tap new holes into the indicator and wiper housing.
After searching the globe, I couldn't find any shells (well none that could be bought) so I had no other option, but the bottom line is that if someone a) has no other choice and b) has the time , tools and patience they WILL fit and when done, you'll never tell the difference. Despite the size issue, the rest of the casting and finish is excellent.
See pics of some of the process.
Chris.
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Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 27 2017, 03:21 PM
Thanks for the heads up. You wouldn't happen to have a template laying around would you?
Posted by: mb911 Aug 27 2017, 04:27 PM
Thanks for the heads up. You wouldn't happen to have a template laying around would you?
I was thinking the same and just get a laser cut piece to bolt in position.
Posted by: 914forme Aug 27 2017, 07:37 PM
For my conversion car this will work just fine. For my real -6, I just hope the surround is not damaged. 
But I would be in for one of these for the EG project car.
Posted by: Biggles Aug 28 2017, 03:29 AM
Thanks for the heads up. You wouldn't happen to have a template laying around would you?
Yes I've still got the cardboard template. I could send it to you?
It will also need drilling for the 2 main clam attachment points (can't remember the size?) and I also used 2 self tapper screws to attach the bracket onto the steering column.
As mentioned, this isn't the end of it. Drilling and tapping the side holes will also need to be done by the installer.
Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 30 2017, 02:56 PM
I'm thinking about making the column with the "correct" fitment. That way the "conversion kit" would be complete. I have a sample, just need to modify and check fit.
Posted by: mb911 Aug 30 2017, 03:19 PM
I'm thinking about making the column with the "correct" fitment. That way the "conversion kit" would be complete. I have a sample, just need to modify and check fit.
That would be a good way as well..
Also where are the eye brow pieces on your website?
Posted by: raynekat Aug 30 2017, 05:23 PM
I'm thinking about making the column with the "correct" fitment. That way the "conversion kit" would be complete. I have a sample, just need to modify and check fit.
I'm a definite buyer for this.
Add me to the sign up list.
Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 30 2017, 06:10 PM
I have a set of these, the quality is outstanding 
The fitment issue is IMHO minor and would be basically expected from any other vendor.
The price Mark's selling these for and the high quality of the finished install is worth the trivial fit work.
Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 30 2017, 08:23 PM
I'm thinking about making the column with the "correct" fitment. That way the "conversion kit" would be complete. I have a sample, just need to modify and check fit.
That would be a good way as well..
Also where are the eye brow pieces on your website?
Here are the eyebrow grommets (in silicone for easier install)
http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Eyebrow-grommets-set-of-6-914EYE.htm?categoryId=-1
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