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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Fabrication & Welding "Workshop Day" in the North Bay?
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 26 2018, 06:36 PM
EDIT: CONFIRMED Date: Saturday, June 2
Attendees/Project/Tools Updated as of May 29.
A few plans have changed, as you can see below so we should have more than enough room for the still-planned projects.
If I've gotten anything wrong, please let me know.
Mototrooper - Roof Panel - English Wheel
Andyrew - Roll Bar - Cold Saw/Bender
MartyYeoman - ?? - Band saw/Roll benderEdward Blume - /6 mount install - TIG welderTazz - Roll Bar - Cold Saw/BenderBuddyV - GT roll bar install - TIG welder (Moved to attendee)
Attendees/Tips & Tricks:
NapaSteve
Morph
Rand (?)
RetroRacer - TIG tips
Kreiger
Markhoward - Sheet metal welding tips
RoadGlue
Strawman
Mike Bellis
BuddyV
Dan10101
ValcoOscar
MotoTrooper
DISCLAIMER: I'm a hobbyist, not a professional, but...
Back when I was into making carbon fiber stuff, I hosted a "Composite Party" at my place.
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150212
20 + folks showed up and everyone made a simple carbon fiber part. It was a great time and I was thinking it'd be fun to do something like this with the 914 World folks.
So, how about a get together at my place in Petaluma where we could talk about fabrication and welding and attendees could make things?
- Maybe you'd like to learn about and bend up your own roll bar? (Andrew 
)
- Or do you need some sheet metal cut on the plasma table and bent up on the mag brake and want to give a go to doing it yourself?
- Are you trying to fabricate a part for rust repair and could use a tool I may have?
- You're bored - and watching others do stuff like this is better than sitting at home?
I'm sure I could persuade Martin to attend and he can demo un-f-ing-believable TIG welding and other fabrication techniques.
If nothing else, it'd be fun to meet up in person and "talk teeners"!
Anyway, let me know if you're interested, what you'd like to make or learn a bit more about and let's see what we can put together.
EDIT: Tools that will be available:
- Hydraulic bender w/ various dies.
- Hydraulic press
- Tubing notcher
- Roll bender w/various dies
- Plasma table
- 48" sheet metal brake
- bead roller
- shrinker / strecther
- English wheel
- fixturing table
- band saw (al and steel)
- cold saw
- TIG welder
- MIG welder
- 9" lathe
- Body working hammers/dollies
- Misc. hand tools
If you need material, I can coordinate getting it here.
Sheet metal and non DOM tube is available at Van Bebber Bros in Petaluma
DOM tube can be ordered from Tube Service in Milpitas, CA and they will deliver for $20.
Please PM me and we can schedule a time to talk about what you need.
Chris
Posted by: Mueller Mar 26 2018, 06:57 PM
I'm up for it.
Posted by: markhoward Mar 26 2018, 07:15 PM
I'm in! Have a 1/4 floor replacement and hell hole repair staring me in the face. New to sheet metal replacement and would love to learn some skills..
Posted by: 9fourteen14 Mar 26 2018, 07:54 PM
DISCLAIMER: I'm a hobbyist, not a professional, but...
Back when I was into making carbon fiber stuff, I hosted a "Composite Party" at my place.
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150212
20 + folks showed up and everyone made a simple carbon fiber part. It was a great time and I was thinking it'd be fun to do something like this with the 914 World folks.
So, how about a get together at my place in Petaluma where we could talk about fabrication and welding and attendees could make things?
- Maybe you'd like to learn about and bend up your own roll bar? (Andrew
)- Or do you need some sheet metal cut on the plasma table and bent up on the mag brake and want to give a go to doing it yourself?
- Are you trying to fabricate a part for rust repair and could use a tool I may have?
- You're bored - and watching others do stuff like this is better than sitting at home?
I'm sure I could persuade Martin to attend and he can demo un-f-ing-believable TIG welding and other fabrication techniques.
If nothing else, it'd be fun to meet up in person and "talk teeners"!
Anyway, let me know if you're interested, what you'd like to make or learn a bit more about and let's see what we can put together.
Chris
why can't we do this on the EAST coast?
Posted by: jcd914 Mar 26 2018, 10:13 PM
I think it is a great idea, I love fabrication and welding.
There was a time that I did OK with a Mig and even a few of my Tig welds were acceptable.
Also Petaluma has one of my favorite breweries.
Now I just have to hope the date is workable.
Jim
Posted by: strawman Mar 26 2018, 10:51 PM
I’m in. I just bought a big ol’ Miller TIG welder and would love some pointers. Also, my first “real job” out of college was managing Petaluma Transit. So it’d be fun hading back to to Petyerllama. I’m happy to contribute some funds to help get this going, too. What dates are you considering?
Geoff
Posted by: tazz9924 Mar 27 2018, 12:25 AM
Do you have tools? I can pay for materials because id love to bend up a roll bar but considering I live in an apartment i have no tooling 
but id be in!
Posted by: Krieger Mar 27 2018, 07:36 AM
YES! 
Concern : Do we have to wear those funny clog type shoes you wear? 
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 27 2018, 07:42 AM
Do you have tools? I can pay for materials because id love to bend up a roll bar but considering I live in an apartment i have no tooling
but id be in!Yes, I have some tools...
, including a bender suitable for your roll bar - assuming you use 1.5" OD tube. I'll edit the initial post with a list of tools that are available.
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 27 2018, 07:47 AM
YES!
Concern : Do we have to wear those funny clog type shoes you wear?
Well, it never hurts to try and flatter people who may be able to do you a favor.
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 27 2018, 08:00 AM
I’m in. I just bought a big ol’ Miller TIG welder and would love some pointers. Also, my first “real job” out of college was managing Petaluma Transit. So it’d be fun hading back to to Petyerllama. I’m happy to contribute some funds to help get this going, too. What dates are you considering?
Geoff
Geoff - Not set on dates. I figure we give folks plenty of runway as some may need to source material so maybe end of May or so?
I'm pretty flexible so let's see what works for most people and go from there.
Posted by: injunmort Mar 27 2018, 08:27 AM
we do this on the east coast. next one is 4/21.
Posted by: Krieger Mar 27 2018, 08:45 AM
YES!
Concern : Do we have to wear those funny clog type shoes you wear?
Well, it never hurts to try and flatter people who may be able to do you a favor.
I thought I was
Posted by: bbrock Mar 27 2018, 09:07 AM
I’m in. I just bought a big ol’ Miller TIG welder and would love some pointers. Also, my first “real job” out of college was managing Petaluma Transit. So it’d be fun hading back to to Petyerllama. I’m happy to contribute some funds to help get this going, too. What dates are you considering?
Geoff
Geoff - Not set on dates. I figure we give folks plenty of runway as some may need to source material so maybe end of May or so?
I'm pretty flexible so let's see what works for most people and go from there.
Hmmm. Narrow chance at this point, but I'm trying to figure out if I can get to Petaluma over Memorial weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday. I already have a schedule conflict making it difficult, but I'll be watching this thread to see what might shake out.
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 27 2018, 09:15 AM
I’m in. I just bought a big ol’ Miller TIG welder and would love some pointers. Also, my first “real job” out of college was managing Petaluma Transit. So it’d be fun hading back to to Petyerllama. I’m happy to contribute some funds to help get this going, too. What dates are you considering?
Geoff
Geoff - Not set on dates. I figure we give folks plenty of runway as some may need to source material so maybe end of May or so?
I'm pretty flexible so let's see what works for most people and go from there.
Hmmm. Narrow chance at this point, but I'm trying to figure out if I can get to Petaluma over Memorial weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday. I already have a schedule conflict making it difficult, but I'll be watching this thread to see what might shake out.
Brent - No matter the dates for this event, if you get to Petaluma, we simply must meet up!
Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Mar 27 2018, 09:25 AM
Got a bunch of frequent flyer miles I need to use up now that I'm retired. Whats the closest airport?
Posted by: Retroracer Mar 27 2018, 09:42 AM
Chris - I'm in. End of May would work for me; some beginner TIG lessons would be great; let me know if I can bring anything over,
- Tony
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 27 2018, 10:03 AM
Got a bunch of frequent flyer miles I need to use up now that I'm retired. Whats the closest airport?
Santa Rosa is closest at ~20 miles, then Oakland at about an hour away, depending on time/traffic.
Posted by: tazz9924 Mar 27 2018, 11:14 AM
Do you have tools? I can pay for materials because id love to bend up a roll bar but considering I live in an apartment i have no tooling
but id be in!Yes, I have some tools...
, including a bender suitable for your roll bar - assuming you use 1.5" OD tube. I'll edit the initial post with a list of tools that are available.
Yay!
Posted by: Edward Blume Mar 27 2018, 11:20 AM
Can I bring a car and install a /6 mount?
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 27 2018, 11:44 AM
Can I bring a car and install a /6 mount?
That might be fun for the attendees to see. But more details, please. Do you just need to borrow a welder and you're going to do the install?
Assuming it's not raining, I can roll my build out of the shop to make room. Note that I don't have a lift so it's jack stands only.
Posted by: Mueller Mar 27 2018, 11:50 AM
Can I bring a car and install a /6 mount?
Bring it Saturday , I wouldn't trust my welds however Chris and Mike Bellis ought to be able to whip it out.
Posted by: bbrock Mar 27 2018, 11:50 AM
Brent - No matter the dates for this event, if you get to Petaluma, we simply must meet up!
You bet! Plus, my heads are over at Engine Masters in Sonoma for a rebuild. Wonder if I could get them back in carry-on...
Posted by: Edward Blume Mar 27 2018, 03:11 PM
The abm has a bolt on which kind of irks me. If I pull the motor anytime soon I may want to weld in a better set up.
Oh, and I don’t weld. If I tried, I’d walk out with 7 fingers, blind, and your neighbors cat would be on fire.
Posted by: Edward Blume Mar 27 2018, 03:12 PM
Can I bring a car and install a /6 mount?
Bring it Saturday , I wouldn't trust my welds however Chris and Mike Bellis ought to be able to whip it out.
Thanks for the offer but you’re the star Saturday
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Mar 28 2018, 11:16 AM
I'd be up for this. I've got just the project in mind. Flat stock, bandsaw and Roll bender are all I'd need. Keeping an eye out for the date.
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 28 2018, 11:55 AM
I'd be up for this. I've got just the project in mind. Flat stock, bandsaw and Roll bender are all I'd need. Keeping an eye out for the date.
Marty - I'll post a date soon.
And remember, no one has to wait for this party - you can come up most any time if you need to use a machine/tool or two. Just contact me so I can plan.
It's always fun to meet new folks.
Chris
Posted by: mbseto Mar 28 2018, 02:08 PM
we do this on the east coast. next one is 4/21.
Who do you have to know?
Posted by: mb911 Mar 28 2018, 03:59 PM
I would love to do this in the midwest.. Would have to check my contract as it may be against it and don't want to risk that.
Posted by: Rand Mar 28 2018, 04:01 PM
I'd love to take a road trip with a buddy to meet you, Chris. Hoping it happens.
Posted by: Andyrew Mar 28 2018, 04:05 PM
Depending on when and if I can get away I am down! I'll bring tools/welder so we at least have a spare.
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 28 2018, 04:16 PM
Depending on when and if I can get away I am down! I'll bring tools/welder so we at least have a spare.
Cool, thanks! And you're going to be on the hook to bend up a roll hoop!
That said, we can't use my car to check fit as my roadster cage would be in the way.
Maybe we can convince someone to bring a car we can use...
Any volunteers? I promise we'll be careful...!
Posted by: injunmort Mar 28 2018, 05:05 PM
mbesto, i post it here well in advance, all welcome. if you come from cincy, me casa, su casa. i am from dayton originally.
Posted by: markhoward Mar 28 2018, 05:18 PM
I could flat tow mine if that helps. Interior is out as well as drive train. I assume its ok to flat tow that way.
Posted by: Morph914 Mar 28 2018, 08:11 PM
Chris, you must have ESP, I was just thinking about recommending you do something like this for us knuckleheads that are thirsting for some of the knowledge that you possess. 
I'd be happy to just watch, listen and learn!
I am definitely in if I'm on the left coast. Should be there late April early May.
John
Posted by: BuddyV Mar 28 2018, 08:35 PM
Chris -
Looking forward to a date/time...... I can help with BBQ & beer that day, etc.
Sounds like a great way to meet a bunch of members at one time.
Robert
ps - if your friend with the sick welding technique is available, maybe we can install my McMark roll bar. It's tucked away.... somewhere in my garage 
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 28 2018, 08:45 PM
How far are you from the Petaluma airport?
Posted by: tazz9924 Mar 29 2018, 03:45 AM
Depending on when and if I can get away I am down! I'll bring tools/welder so we at least have a spare.
Cool, thanks! And you're going to be on the hook to bend up a roll hoop!
That said, we can't use my car to check fit as my roadster cage would be in the way.
Maybe we can convince someone to bring a car we can use...
Any volunteers? I promise we'll be careful...!
I may b up for volunteering, as long as we make one for me too!
the hardest part will be removing my seat which has found its self quite stuck
Posted by: napasteve Mar 29 2018, 09:38 AM
How far are you from the Petaluma airport?
It's about 5 miles. I would like to go too. I could pick you up in my 914 and drop you off.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Mar 29 2018, 10:18 AM
we could certainly use another fabricator welder with all of the 914s coming in here!
Posted by: motoTrooper Mar 29 2018, 10:19 AM
I'd like to fool around on your english wheel if you don't mind parts being fabricated for an italian car (targa roof panel for a Lancia Scorpion)...
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 29 2018, 10:52 AM
OK, it's looking like we can do this on Saturday, June 2.
The good news is there's lots of interest. The less than good news is that my shop isn't unlimited in size. So, logistics will be the most "interesting" part of this party.
In order to make this work as well as possible, we need to account for who's doing what. Note that it may be impossible to accommodate everyone in one day. We can carry over to Sunday or set up follow up sessions, as needed.
I'll take what I can from the existing replies and put it in the initial post to work up a sort of schedule.
Looking over the current list of who wants to do what, I think we're in good shape and can accommodate all these efforts happening at the same time, crowded tho, my little shop may be with all this going on!
Posted by: Wyvern Mar 29 2018, 11:08 AM
'tygaboy' what a great idea and offer.
I do a ton of fab myself welding, tube bending, composite stuff
( WyvernMotorsports.com )
And a fellow BARF member
Will keep an eye out and hope to come hang out.
Posted by: bbrock Mar 29 2018, 11:15 AM
Well, this is painful. By coincidence, it looks like I'm going to be right there in Petaluma that weekend for my first ever visit to the Bay area. But with a full agenda for the weekend that will prevent my attending this epic event. 
!
Posted by: 9fourteen14 Mar 29 2018, 07:33 PM
we do this on the east coast. next one is 4/21.
where. count me in
i am in andover ma
Posted by: Krieger Mar 29 2018, 08:58 PM
That weekend is the same as the Historics Races at Sears Point and Parts Heaven swap.
Posted by: Andyrew Mar 29 2018, 09:49 PM
I got a soft maybe from the wife 
I can bring my welder and tools and go over general metal shaping, metal forming, rust repair, painting tips, mig welding and grinding/finishing.
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 30 2018, 06:50 AM
That weekend is the same as the Historics Races at Sears Point and Parts Heaven swap.
Hmmm, good thing I said "Target Date". I'm not married to that weekend and I totally spaced on the Historics and would like to attend, at least one of the days.
Plus, if we move the date, maybe we can talk Brent into traveling to CA twice in one year!
Posted by: Edward Blume Mar 30 2018, 07:07 AM
PartsHeaven can be done from 7AM to 9AM unless you want to stick around and bask in the glow of CWs.
Posted by: Krieger Mar 30 2018, 07:48 AM
I can skip parts Heaven and do the Historics Sundy, but other people may need their junk/CW fix.
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Mar 30 2018, 12:55 PM
CW? 
Edit: Jeff at PartsHeaven just told me that the date for the swap meet hasn't been set yet. Probably in the next two weeks. Call back.
Posted by: RoadGlue Mar 30 2018, 01:11 PM
I'm up in Santa Rosa and would dig coming down to watch/help, but only if there's room. If not, please bump me.
Thanks for hosting!
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 30 2018, 01:19 PM
I'm up in Santa Rosa and would dig coming down to watch/help, but only if there's room. If not, please bump me.
Thanks for hosting!
Randy - I'm sure there'll be room in the bleachers! And you may know, I'm the guy/location where Kevin O used to do his bicycle building. Looking forward to meeting you.
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 30 2018, 01:22 PM
Let's see if anyone absolutely can't make June 2 work and unless it's totally critical, I'm thinking we keep the date.
I'll watch for comments over this weekend and we'll make the final call early next week.
Posted by: RoadGlue Mar 30 2018, 01:32 PM
Randy - I'm sure there'll be room in the bleachers! And you may know, I'm the guy/location where Kevin O used to do his bicycle building. Looking forward to meeting you.
Unless I'm having yet another brain fart, I'm not sure I know who Kevin O is...
Regardless, I'm looking forward to meeting you too and seeing some of the old local gang as well.
Posted by: Edward Blume Mar 30 2018, 02:31 PM
CW?
Edit: Jeff at PartsHeaven just told me that the date for the swap meet hasn't been set yet. Probably in the next two weeks. Call back.
Concourse Weenies
Posted by: strawman Mar 31 2018, 09:17 PM
I’ve got this on my calendar. I’m currently contemplating mods to my metal front bumper for a radiator intake. But I’ll likely begin working on that project prior to June 2nd. In any case, I’d like to stop by just to see your workshop, meet new folks and see old friends. Thanks for hosting this event!
Posted by: BiG bOgGs Mar 31 2018, 09:30 PM
If there aren't pictures it never happened. 
Posted by: arkitect Apr 1 2018, 09:06 AM
Sounds like this would be a good event.
What I need in lieu of a metal working seminar is a wiring seminar, wiring is shot on my daughter's 70 teener.
Dave
Posted by: tygaboy Apr 28 2018, 07:57 AM
OK, barring something totally unexpected, we are a GO for Saturday, June 2.
REQUEST:
- If you're planning to work on something specific, please check the first post and be sure I've captured you/it in the "Attendees/Project/Tools" section.
- If you need materials, either bring them with you or if you want to leverage our local steel supplier or Tube Services f(or DOM tube), PM me to coordinate.
Note: Tube Service will deliver to my shop for $20. I can pick up sheet metal or non-DOM, I just need to know what you need. Please don't wait til the last minute.
- If you're planning to attend and watch/learn/jump in and help/take pics, please check the "Attendees/Tips & Tricks" section to be sure I have you listed.
LUNCH:
There are a couple nearby places to get lunch and I'm sure we can enlist someone to make a food run. Please plan on covering the costs of your own food. I'll provide a case or two of water.
Looking forward to a fun day!
Posted by: Mueller Apr 28 2018, 09:55 AM
I'd just like to show up and hang out for bit if that is okay.
I thought the city wouldn't grant permits for the Parts Heaven swap meet this year?
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 28 2018, 09:59 AM
I might show up to visit. No projects that I need worked on (or couldn't do in my own garage). But I need to get the 914 out on the road. It's been neglected lately. Just sitting in the garage suffering from a cardboard box build up on the hood...
I just want to go for the drive. 
Posted by: tygaboy Apr 28 2018, 10:12 AM
I'd just like to show up and hang out for bit if that is okay.
I thought the city wouldn't grant permits for the Parts Heaven swap meet this year?
Mike - Please do come by! I have some parts for you... Unless you get your work party/BBQ on cal before June 2.
Posted by: tygaboy Apr 28 2018, 10:12 AM
I might show up to visit. No projects that I need worked on (or couldn't do in my own garage). But I need to get the 914 out on the road. It's been neglected lately. Just sitting in the garage suffering from a cardboard box build up on the hood...
I just want to go for the drive.
Hi Mike - You've been added to the "attendee" list. Hope to meet you then!
Chris
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 28 2018, 10:25 AM
I might show up to visit. No projects that I need worked on (or couldn't do in my own garage). But I need to get the 914 out on the road. It's been neglected lately. Just sitting in the garage suffering from a cardboard box build up on the hood...
I just want to go for the drive.
Hi Mike - You've been added to the "attendee" list. Hope to meet you then!
Chris
Cool. If the PH swap meet ends up the same day, I hit that early then head up to P-town. Not sure how long my ADHD will allow me to hang out before I see something shiny...
Let me know if I should bring anything.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Apr 28 2018, 07:22 PM
Chris
I thought about joining you all but I found out I have a wedding to attend that day.
Have fun
Posted by: tazz9924 Apr 28 2018, 08:14 PM
Hope Elliott can join use.
Oscar
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Me? I assume you don’t mean me
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Apr 29 2018, 10:40 AM
I thought the city wouldn't grant permits for the Parts Heaven swap meet this year?
I talked with Al at PartsHeaven the other day. He told me the city wanted $10K to issue a street closure permit. Cost prohibitive to say the least. He's trying to work a deal to move the event onto the parking lot across the street to put it on private property and circumvent the permit requirement. He's still not sure it'll even happen this year.
Posted by: dan10101 May 15 2018, 08:37 AM
Chris,
Looks full, but if there is any room, I would like to attend.
I can bring tools, if nothing else for show and tell.
Affordable Bender with 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75" dies.
Welders, notchers, anything else you might need multiples of.
Thanks,
Dan Dalen
Posted by: bbrock May 15 2018, 08:58 AM
Chris,
Looks full, but if there is any room, I would like to attend.
I can bring tools, if nothing else for show and tell.
Affordable Bender with 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75" dies.
Welders, notchers, anything else you might need multiples of.
Thanks,
Dan Dalen
I just noticed my name is on the list, and while I will be right there in the area that day... sadly, I won't be able to attend the workshop. Hate to miss it but you can have my slot if nothing else.
Posted by: tygaboy May 15 2018, 09:28 AM
Chris,
Looks full, but if there is any room, I would like to attend.
I can bring tools, if nothing else for show and tell.
Affordable Bender with 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75" dies.
Welders, notchers, anything else you might need multiples of.
Thanks,
Dan Dalen
I just noticed my name is on the list, and while I will be right there in the area that day... sadly, I won't be able to attend the workshop. Hate to miss it but you can have my slot if nothing else.
Brent - Dang it, sorry you can't make it... I'll update the listing.
Posted by: tygaboy May 15 2018, 09:34 AM
Chris,
Looks full, but if there is any room, I would like to attend.
I can bring tools, if nothing else for show and tell.
Affordable Bender with 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75" dies.
Welders, notchers, anything else you might need multiples of.
Thanks,
Dan Dalen
Dan - I think there will be plenty of room so please feel free to attend. And we should be good on tools, assuming the roll bars are all planning to use 1.5" OD tube and 6" radius. If Andrew needs something else, please do bring the bender.
See you on the 2nd!
Posted by: dan10101 May 15 2018, 10:19 AM
Thanks Brent and Chris.
Looking forward to it.
Dan
Posted by: BuddyV May 15 2018, 11:47 AM
Chris - thank you for reminding me and checking in today.
I will be there
(not sure if my car will be around, though)
Posted by: Morph914 May 17 2018, 08:02 PM
Chris,
Looking forward to this epic event! What time may we start showing up? And please let me know if there is anything I can bring.
Cheers,
John
Posted by: tygaboy May 18 2018, 07:04 AM
Chris,
Looking forward to this epic event! What time may we start showing up? And please let me know if there is anything I can bring.
Cheers,
John
John - I'll update the first post w/more info about timing, etc. I'll be fine if folks show up starting at 8:00.
No need to bring anything, though I may ask for volunteer(s) to make the lunch run.
See you soon!
Chris
Posted by: ValcoOscar May 18 2018, 03:00 PM
Chris-
I received your PM. Thx.
Please add me to list.
Glad to attend workshop as spectator/volunteer.
Flight, room & car booked.
If okay, I'll bring some coffee and donuts for the group. I'm staying in SF so let me know if you need me to bring anything else. How about soft drinks?
Oscar
Posted by: RoadGlue May 18 2018, 03:22 PM
Okay for us to bring beers to share? Asking for a friend of course. ;-) No worries either way and thanks again for hosting!
Posted by: tygaboy May 18 2018, 08:31 PM
Okay for us to bring beers to share? Asking for a friend of course. ;-) No worries either way and thanks again for hosting!
Ah, the beer... I'm not a beer drinker so seem always to overlook the brewski.
But sure, bring some! I'll supply water, sodas and wine.
Posted by: tygaboy May 18 2018, 08:32 PM
Chris-
I received your PM. Thx.
Please add me to list.
Glad to attend workshop as spectator/volunteer.
Flight, room & car booked.
If okay, I'll bring some coffee and donuts for the group. I'm staying in SF so let me know if you need me to bring anything else. How about soft drinks?
Oscar
Oscar, you're too kind. Donuts and coffee would be awesome! I can also make coffee here.
Posted by: Mueller May 29 2018, 09:43 AM
Friendly bump and reminder.
Chris, I will not be able to make it. This pneumonia is kicking me down and I need to get better before WCR.
Posted by: tygaboy May 29 2018, 10:05 AM
Friendly bump and reminder.
Chris, I will not be able to make it. This pneumonia is kicking me down and I need to get better before WCR.
Mike - so sorry to hear. I was really looking forward to seeing you. Remember, I have a few parts for you... we'll get them to you soon.
You take care and get yourself well. And have a GREAT time at WCR!
Posted by: tygaboy May 29 2018, 10:11 AM
ATTENDEES:
I'll be PMing you to confirm your attendance and get you my address and contact info.
How about we plan for your arrivals any time after about 7:00 AM and we'll plan on going til about 5:00 PM, or til everyone's stuff is "done" (ha!)
Looking forward to seeing you all on Sat.
Posted by: RoadGlue May 29 2018, 11:00 AM
Friendly bump and reminder.
Chris, I will not be able to make it. This pneumonia is kicking me down and I need to get better before WCR.
Oh bummer. Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: RoadGlue May 29 2018, 11:01 AM
Wasn't able to get anything done on the 914 this weekend, so I might be in the Audi. I won't be there before 10 AM either. It's okay if some of us meander down a little later than 7, right? :-)
Posted by: ValcoOscar May 29 2018, 11:46 AM
Looking forward to this Chris.
I expect to leave from SF (Wharf area) around 7:30ish.
Shouldn't get traffic...I'm thinking.
Oscar
Posted by: Mueller May 29 2018, 11:55 AM
Friendly bump and reminder.
Chris, I will not be able to make it. This pneumonia is kicking me down and I need to get better before WCR.
Mike - so sorry to hear. I was really looking forward to seeing you. Remember, I have a few parts for you... we'll get them to you soon.
You take care and get yourself well. And have a GREAT time at WCR!
Thanks Chris, as for those parts if there is someone up there this weekend that can use them, pass them onto them. I honestly don't see putting them to use. Just more parts to clutter my garage.
Posted by: strawman May 29 2018, 02:05 PM
Friendly bump and reminder.
Chris, I will not be able to make it. This pneumonia is kicking me down and I need to get better before WCR.
Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I can deliver parts on my way home on Saturday evening if you're up to it; I'll be driving the Eurovan so I'll have space for some big parts, too. PM me with contact info so that we can make arrangements.
Geoff
Posted by: tygaboy May 29 2018, 04:36 PM
As I've been confirming with the attendees, it seems some of the planned work won't be happening. See the first post for details about what will be happening.
In all, we'll have plenty of room for the remaining activities to happen - even all at once! And Andrew's roll bar fab will be interesting for folks to watch/help with.
Plus, I can back fill with some needed design/fab work on my car, as well as with a customer art project that requires some plasma table use.
Or, maybe I'll just hold you all hostage until someone figures out how all this stuff connects! 
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Posted by: Wyvern May 29 2018, 08:11 PM
CW?
Edit: Jeff at PartsHeaven just told me that the date for the swap meet hasn't been set yet. Probably in the next two weeks. Call back.
Concourse Weenies
The PH Concours and Swap are not happening ... The City won't let them shut down the street unless there is a huge donation .
The Concours has officially been moved to Fremont Porsche on Sunday June 3
I am with HOD at Thunderhill on Sat ... Will miss this
Posted by: Elliot Cannon May 31 2018, 02:56 PM
It looks like I will be able to make this event. I'll be flying my little Cessna up so I can't really guarantee how soon I'll be there. 
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 1 2018, 05:15 AM
Loaned a trailer from work. Gonna put the 914 on it somehow and get some DOM tomorrow.
To load for me:
Welder and helmet
Stainless steel wire
Rear windows
Stainless steel. (for fun..)
914
DOM
914 badge
Posted by: Mueller Jun 1 2018, 08:14 AM
Loaned a trailer from work. Gonna put the 914 on it somehow and get some DOM tomorrow.
To load for me:
Welder and helmet
Stainless steel wire
Rear windows
Stainless steel. (for fun..)
914
DOM
914 badge
If you find a metal place open can you grab some .125" sheet steel piece of like 2x2 ?
I now plan on going if I get out of the hospital today, feeling way better with all that fluid removed from lung cavity and itching to get some work done.
I have a plasma cutter at home however Chris has the CNC plasma cutter so much more accurate.
Chris, can that machine accept DXF file?
Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 1 2018, 08:22 AM
It looks like I will be able to make this event. I'll be flying my little Cessna up so I can't really guarantee how soon I'll be there.
Hey Elliot-
I have a rental car so let me know if you need a ride from airport.
I could use a co-pilot
Oscar
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 1 2018, 10:03 AM
Loaned a trailer from work. Gonna put the 914 on it somehow and get some DOM tomorrow.
To load for me:
Welder and helmet
Stainless steel wire
Rear windows
Stainless steel. (for fun..)
914
DOM
914 badge
If you find a metal place open can you grab some .125" sheet steel piece of like 2x2 ?
I now plan on going if I get out of the hospital today, feeling way better with all that fluid removed from lung cavity and itching to get some work done.
I have a plasma cutter at home however Chris has the CNC plasma cutter so much more accurate.
Chris, can that machine accept DXF file?
Sure can. 2' x 2'? (Thats a lot of steel!
) I've got an order in to my local steel place. Im on hold, i'll add that to my order.
Posted by: Mueller Jun 1 2018, 10:14 AM
Loaned a trailer from work. Gonna put the 914 on it somehow and get some DOM tomorrow.
To load for me:
Welder and helmet
Stainless steel wire
Rear windows
Stainless steel. (for fun..)
914
DOM
914 badge
If you find a metal place open can you grab some .125" sheet steel piece of like 2x2 ?
I now plan on going if I get out of the hospital today, feeling way better with all that fluid removed from lung cavity and itching to get some work done.
I have a plasma cutter at home however Chris has the CNC plasma cutter so much more accurate.
Chris, can that machine accept DXF file?
Sure can. 2' x 2'? (Thats a lot of steel!
) I've got an order in to my local steel place. Im on hold, i'll add that to my order.
Thanks, I'll bring cash .... going to Modesto Steel?
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 1 2018, 10:30 AM
Loaned a trailer from work. Gonna put the 914 on it somehow and get some DOM tomorrow.
To load for me:
Welder and helmet
Stainless steel wire
Rear windows
Stainless steel. (for fun..)
914
DOM
914 badge
If you find a metal place open can you grab some .125" sheet steel piece of like 2x2 ?
I now plan on going if I get out of the hospital today, feeling way better with all that fluid removed from lung cavity and itching to get some work done.
I have a plasma cutter at home however Chris has the CNC plasma cutter so much more accurate.
Chris, can that machine accept DXF file?
Sure can. 2' x 2'? (Thats a lot of steel!
) I've got an order in to my local steel place. Im on hold, i'll add that to my order.
Thanks, I'll bring cash .... going to Modesto Steel?
Thats the one! They have 10ga 2'x4' sheets so I'll pick that up.
Posted by: strawman Jun 1 2018, 10:55 AM
Uggh. I seem to have got the gambu that my wife had earlier this week. So I'm going to spend the rest of today and likely the rest of the weekend at home watching bad TV. Have fun, and make some sparks in my name...
Posted by: tygaboy Jun 1 2018, 08:03 PM
I have a plasma cutter at home however Chris has the CNC plasma cutter so much more accurate.
Chris, can that machine accept DXF file?
Mike - Yes, .dxf
See you tomorrow!
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 2 2018, 12:31 AM
Welp 2 hours dicking with trailer wiring means we're leaving a bit later. A faulty Curt wiring harness converter means we had to bypass the box and make a couple parts runs. I'm going to leave most of my tools behind but take my helmet and gloves. My dad is with me and we have his bender and dies.
I have 40 ft of tubing and Mueller's plate we'll get something done tomorrow! Expect us there about 9:14. Still got to load the car on the trailer in the morning, get gas and put some air in the tires.
Posted by: tygaboy Jun 2 2018, 06:38 AM
Safe travels to all!
Looking forward to a fun day...
Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 2 2018, 11:33 AM
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Posted by: napasteve Jun 2 2018, 03:49 PM
Git er done!
Posted by: markhoward Jun 2 2018, 04:26 PM
Great meeting everyone today. Thanks to Chris for being such an awesome host!
Posted by: tygaboy Jun 2 2018, 05:47 PM
GREAT seeing/meeting everyone! It sure seemed like everyone enjoyed themselves.
The "most obviously enjoyed himself" award goes to Andrew!
Martin, my buddy and master fabricator showed up and helped guide Andrew through the process of bending up his main roll hoop and door bars.
I asked Andrew if he wanted to roll bend the top of the main hoop to match the targa bar. Andrew proved himself a slave to fashion (just like me!) by getting this silly grin on his face and saying "Yes, I WANT THAT!".
So with the smallest of help getting him started, Andrew roll bent the tube as the first step. Then Andrew, his dad Dan and Martin, knocked out the rest of the bends.
The hoop fits perfectly! Just look at the match to the targa bar curve! Great job, Andrew! No wonder you're so happy with that result.
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Posted by: tygaboy Jun 2 2018, 05:51 PM
Mike (Mueller) made an appearance too. So good to see him and his twin girls!
He brought with him a .dxf file for some suspension tower reinforcements for his Volvo.
I support modifications of any car ( ) so with a bit of plasma table we whipped out a pair of parts.
Took all of about 2 minutes.
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Posted by: tygaboy Jun 2 2018, 05:54 PM
Christopher (MotoTrooper) planned to use the English wheel to make a roof panel for his Lancia/Subaru project. Well, it turns out that I had 3 examples of roof panels for 33/34 Ford coupes that were practice pieces from the Lazze metal shaping course I took.
Would you believe they measure out so close to what Christopher needs that we opted to give these a trial fit!
So with 10 minutes of measuring, into his car they went!
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Posted by: tygaboy Jun 2 2018, 05:56 PM
Steve (NapaSteve) arrived in his Olympic Blue 2.0. Such a nice car. He has to give me first right of refusal if he ever decides to sell it. (I won't hold my breath.)
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Posted by: tygaboy Jun 2 2018, 05:57 PM
Krieger (Andy) showed up in his crazy nice 75. Tastefully modified in many ways, this is one of my favorite 914s. Pics don't do it justice.
And don't miss Mark's (Mark Howard) '68 Camaro convertible. So cool!
(Of course I like it, I have chevy power in my 914!)
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Posted by: tygaboy Jun 2 2018, 06:00 PM
I was staying pretty busy so those were all the pics I took. Attendees:
Be like Oscar and Steve and post up your pics! 
Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 2 2018, 08:34 PM
Thank you Chris I had fun participating today. A bigger plus was meeting everyone in person. You have an amazing shop..wish you were closer to me. BBQ joint was to die for.
If any of you get down to SoCal...please contact me for a lunch/dinner.
Elliot..hope you made it home safe (in your cessna).
Until next time,
Oscar
Posted by: Krieger Jun 2 2018, 08:59 PM
Definitely a great day! I met a lot of nice people! Thanks Chris for hosting! Good homebrew too!
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Jun 2 2018, 09:06 PM
Good seeing everyone today and thanks again to Chris for hosting the event.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 2 2018, 09:15 PM
Definitely a great day! I met a lot of nice people! Thanks Chris for hosting! Good homebrew too!
Here's Andy's car...SWEET
Posted by: Mueller Jun 2 2018, 10:08 PM
Thanks Chris for hosting this, great meeting a bunch of members I have not meet yet as well as seeing my other old friends I've known for years.
thank Lori for taking my girls out shopping, they had a great time. The answer is still no to getting a cat
thanks for cutting that plate, no way I'd get such nice circles with my handheld plasma.
somehow I came home with more stuff than I came up there with, thanks for the tube notcher, I will make sure it goes to a good home when I am done with it.
I put a pretty good scratch in the Land Rover rear bumper on that fence I backed into, surprisingly my wife Sherryl didn't get too upset. I blamed it on the backup camera
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 2 2018, 10:27 PM
Such a great day! I havent had a day like this in a long time. Thank you Chris and Martin for making the main hoop! I would love to say I helped but I am sure I was more of a hindrance. I did learn a lot! End result was amazing, I couldn't have asked for a better hoop.
Glad to meet all of you that I haven't met yet and good to see so many familiar faces!! I think I counted 12 people at one time.
I'll have to resize my pics to post so that will have to wait
Posted by: Morph914 Jun 2 2018, 11:23 PM
Chris,
Thank you for hosting this event, I had a great time and the best part was meeting some of the World members. Great bunch of guys! And of course learning several things was a bonus.
Cheers,
John
Posted by: Morph914 Jun 2 2018, 11:39 PM
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 3 2018, 12:03 AM
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Posted by: Andyrew Jun 3 2018, 12:06 AM
End of a great day shot. Thanks so much Chris!!!
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Posted by: tygaboy Jun 3 2018, 07:13 AM
Working alone in the shop with no one taking pictures has one big advantage.
Seriously? I've lost that much hair??
Posted by: Dion Jun 3 2018, 07:49 AM
Well that looked like a sweet,awesome time. Wish I were a bit closer!
Would have been there in a heartbeat.
Posted by: Krieger Jun 3 2018, 07:50 AM
And you wore the cloggs...
Posted by: tygaboy Jun 3 2018, 08:12 AM
And you wore the cloggs...
I did! And did you happen to notice: Same shoes as Martin! (If I dress like a skilled fabricator maybe that will help improve my fab skills?)
Posted by: PotterPorsche Jun 3 2018, 09:09 AM
Looks like an awesome event!!! Good times helping others make progress on there projects.
Posted by: markhoward Jun 3 2018, 11:18 AM
Only snapped a couple. How do you rotate?
Posted by: motoTrooper Jun 3 2018, 11:49 AM
Wonderful day in the shop with new friends. Thank you so much for the opportunity to get out and see what you and others are up to. Here a a few snaps I took of the day...
You at the terminal crafting Mike's strut plates. (I probably make a similar face when I'm concentrating!)
Posted by: motoTrooper Jun 3 2018, 11:51 AM
The sweet sound of fresh cut shapes falling to the floor
Posted by: motoTrooper Jun 3 2018, 11:53 AM
Who farted over there?!
Posted by: motoTrooper Jun 3 2018, 11:55 AM
The beautiful Lazze english wheel Chris saved my shoulders from by sharing his already shaped roof pieces.
BIG THANKS!
Posted by: tygaboy Jun 3 2018, 01:31 PM
I also want to thank Oscar for the coffee and donuts (and that apple fritter!), Andy for the chocolate brownie bombs and cookies and Robert (BuddyV) for supplying the cooler home brew and much needed waters!
It wouldn't have been the same without your much appreciated contributions - thanks again for helping make this a great day!
Apologies if I've overlooked anyone (my lame excuse is that there was a lot going on... )
Chris
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 3 2018, 03:22 PM
Robert, thanks for those beers! My dad and I took one home and had it in the pool last night. Great end to the day!!
Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 3 2018, 06:01 PM
It pays off to goof off in SF, sort of.
I ran late and missed my original flight back to LA.
ALASKA airlines bumped me to next flight. 1st class...thx Alaska
Posted by: Morph914 Jun 3 2018, 09:32 PM
Damn Oscar,
I would kill to have that much leg room on my flight back to Florida. Sorry you missed your flight, but it it looks like it worked out ok.
Cheers,
John
Posted by: dan10101 Jun 15 2018, 08:06 PM
I also want to thank Oscar for the coffee and donuts (and that apple fritter!), Andy for the chocolate brownie bombs and cookies and Robert (BuddyV) for supplying the cooler home brew and much needed waters!
It wouldn't have been the same without your much appreciated contributions - thanks again for helping make this a great day!
Apologies if I've overlooked anyone (my lame excuse is that there was a lot going on... )
Chris
Chris, did you have the other half of my apple fritter? 1/2 is all I could do. It was the first apple fritter I've had it about 10 years. I was careful not to put to much lip action when I got to the 1/2 way point.
Thanks again for everything, this will come in handy more than you even know.
Thanks for whoever brought Pepsi!
And Robert, Yes thanks for the beer! (hey, I wasn't driving)
Posted by: motoTrooper Jun 21 2018, 05:30 PM
So here's the Lancia with the best fitting panel of the three Chris shared with me. I think it'll work great.
Posted by: motoTrooper Jun 21 2018, 05:31 PM
And from the rear...
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 21 2018, 11:07 PM
Nice! Can we see more of this project? It looks interesting
Posted by: Mueller Jun 22 2018, 01:39 AM
Nice! Can we see more of this project? It looks interesting
Worth watching and subscribing to:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_i2CSwGAgcfbCe3drymqg?pbjreload=10
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 22 2018, 07:45 AM
Nice! Can we see more of this project? It looks interesting
Worth watching and subscribing to:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_i2CSwGAgcfbCe3drymqg?pbjreload=10
Done! Thanks for the link!
Posted by: cary Jun 22 2018, 08:16 AM
Looks like every one had a great time ................
If I wasn't so busy ............
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jun 22 2018, 10:16 AM
I have to say that the only thing greater than Chris' well equipped shop was his well equipped hospitality. To open up his place to anyone who could show up was wonderful thing to do. I'm always happy to learn some new things and meet some new people. Maybe we can talk Chris into making this a yearly event? 
Cheers, Elliot
PS Thanks for the ride to the airport Steve.
Posted by: tygaboy Jun 22 2018, 04:35 PM
I have to say that the only thing greater than Chris' well equipped shop was his well equipped hospitality. To open up his place to anyone who could show up was wonderful thing to do. I'm always happy to learn some new things and meet some new people. Maybe we can talk Chris into making this a yearly event?
Cheers, Elliot
PS Thanks for the ride to the airport Steve.
Ha! Elliot, you're too kind.
Beyond the fun of meeting folks with the same interests, I just think sharing makes more sense than everyone having to buy all their own tools and equipment or having to pay for things that I/we can help them make themselves. Plus, I'm a big believer in karma so I happily confess, there is a little bit of selfish motivation in there, too...
As to yearly? I say more often! My shop is always open so if I can help any of you, let me know.
But seriously, if folks are interested, I'll take a look at getting another date on calendar later in the summer or fall.
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 22 2018, 04:56 PM
I have to say that the only thing greater than Chris' well equipped shop was his well equipped hospitality. To open up his place to anyone who could show up was wonderful thing to do. I'm always happy to learn some new things and meet some new people. Maybe we can talk Chris into making this a yearly event?
Cheers, Elliot
PS Thanks for the ride to the airport Steve.
Ha! Elliot, you're too kind.
Beyond the fun of meeting folks with the same interests, I just think sharing makes more sense than everyone having to buy all their own tools and equiptment or having to pay for things that I/we can help them make themselves. Plus, I'm a big believer in karma so I happily confess, there is a little bit of selfish motivation in there, too...
As to yearly? I say more often! My shop is always open so if I can help any of you, let me know.
But seriously, if folks are interested, I'll take a look at getting another date on calendar later in the summer or fall.
Totally down for another day
Posted by: markhoward Jun 22 2018, 06:44 PM
I have to say that the only thing greater than Chris' well equipped shop was his well equipped hospitality. To open up his place to anyone who could show up was wonderful thing to do. I'm always happy to learn some new things and meet some new people. Maybe we can talk Chris into making this a yearly event?
Cheers, Elliot
PS Thanks for the ride to the airport Steve.
Ha! Elliot, you're too kind.
Beyond the fun of meeting folks with the same interests, I just think sharing makes more sense than everyone having to buy all their own tools and equiptment or having to pay for things that I/we can help them make themselves. Plus, I'm a big believer in karma so I happily confess, there is a little bit of selfish motivation in there, too...
As to yearly? I say more often! My shop is always open so if I can help any of you, let me know.
But seriously, if folks are interested, I'll take a look at getting another date on calendar later in the summer or fall.
Totally down for another day
Another day would be great! This time, will have a project in hand. Thanks Chris for being so generous with both time and tools! Speaking of tools, I recently got a Sun distributor machine so if anyone local wants to take a shot at dialing in their curve, let me know..
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