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Posted by: Nacho Jul 2 2018, 11:33 AM

Hi All

Just wanted to see if there's any members that live in the area that want to hang out and work on 914's I'm located near Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Norwalk & Cerritos area to give you an idea of location. Looking to learn from members and help teach that I have learned over the last few years of working on these cars. I'm a decent welder with the majority of tools necessary to work on cars. Let me know if anyone is interested!

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jul 2 2018, 11:54 AM

Hey Nacho-

I am minutes away near Rosecrans Ave / Beach Blvd (90621).

I'm working on a few 914 projects at the moment.

I'll PM you my contact info.

I learn something new everyday, but not according to my wife.

Oscar

Posted by: Nacho Jul 2 2018, 12:02 PM

That is hilarious and cool that you are so close!

Posted by: mb911 Jul 2 2018, 12:23 PM

That is so cool you can do this.. I have a few folks near me but kids are still at the age I can't get away to hang out and do community projects. I suppose once they are older. Our boys are 17,15,13 but the girls are 2 and 3 so that causes free time issues.

Posted by: Nacho Jul 2 2018, 01:13 PM

I totally get it! I have a 9 year old Son and when possible works with me on the 914. He's more of the disassembly type worker right now but I remember when my dad would only allow me to hold or pass tools! LOL

Posted by: euro911 Jul 2 2018, 02:40 PM

I'm in the LAX South Bay, but up to my ass in alligators at the moment

Posted by: SO.O.C914er Jul 3 2018, 06:36 AM

Nacho would you be interested in disassembling and reassembling head lights with me. My place one weekend I buy lunch and a drive through the canyon included.....Paul

Posted by: bdstone914 Jul 3 2018, 07:26 AM

[quote name='euro911' date='Jul 2 2018, 01:40 PM' post='2625479']
I'm in the LAX South Bay, but up to my ass in alligators at the moment



Mark, Those are dogs not alligators. LOL

Posted by: Nacho Jul 3 2018, 07:53 AM

Is the car drivable? Mission Viejo is a bit far from where I'm located but anything is possible. If you can drive the car we can fix it in my garage? let me know? BTW why do you need to disassemble the headlights and reassemble? are the not opening and closing correctly?

Posted by: Nacho Jul 3 2018, 08:05 AM

[quote name='bdstone914' date='Jul 3 2018, 08:26 AM' post='2625672']
[quote name='euro911' date='Jul 2 2018, 01:40 PM' post='2625479']
I'm in the LAX South Bay, but up to my ass in alligators at the moment



Mark, Those are dogs not alligators. LOL
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Ankle biters! lol just like baby gators

Posted by: campbellcj Jul 3 2018, 08:06 AM

LOL I'm in the same situation with house projects and family stuff consuming most weekends now. Years ago I would hear somewhat older guys saying they 'retired from racing' and whatnot due to this, and I scoffed it off thinking that would never be me. Damn, now it's for realz.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jul 3 2018, 08:48 AM

Paul & Nacho-

Paul...bring to my home one Saturday morning and lets tackle this. I have the space and what's better than a little

Oscar

Posted by: forrestkhaag Jul 3 2018, 08:51 AM

I have access to lifts and a machine shop and welding tables and welders, eqpt etc. Overnight projects become an issue to some extent but I am available on some of the difficult underbelly projects if needed / PM if interested / I am in Newport Beach area and the shop is in Costa Mesa.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jul 3 2018, 09:18 AM

Great option Forrest...I forgot about Urban Work Shop.

Either way Paul...we got you covered.

Oscar

Posted by: amfab Jul 3 2018, 11:38 AM

I would come down too, but as Oscar has seen, Im a little over my head right now. Looking forward to eventually meeting up with some of youse guys

-Andrew

Posted by: abes914 Jul 3 2018, 02:45 PM

I am in the Long Beach area and willing to help out if I can. Although I am not a very talented wrencher, welder or mechanic. My time is also very limited (young kids) and my parts bin are very low. So I guess I am not a big help.

Hey, I like to eat and drink!

Posted by: Nacho Jul 3 2018, 04:15 PM

Hey it's also about meeting new people and hanging out! eventually i jut want to wax my 914 and look at it with friends and beer!

Posted by: SO.O.C914er Jul 3 2018, 06:55 PM

Thanks Nacho and Oscar. Yes my car is running and at local events weekly. Could meet at Oscar’s or my place ether way. This Saturday is out taking the father in law to lunch in Laguna but Sunday would work. Paul

Posted by: 914 7T3 Jul 3 2018, 07:00 PM

I would be interested in helping out too, although I have my own project going right now. Maybe we can join forces. There are enough projects for everyone.