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Posted by: willieg Aug 14 2018, 11:07 AM

Members:
I am a newbie to this site and have not been able to find the info I am looking for. I live in Northern California and was wondering if anyone knew of a shop/garage in Northern California that has done WRX/914 conversions. I am looking for a shop/garage that prides itself on doing sanitary conversions.

Thanks
Bill

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 14 2018, 11:25 AM

None that I know of. Your best bet is to find someone who is familiar with conversions or has done a few and work with them.

The other option you have is Renegade Hybrids in Vegas. Prepare to bring your wallet.

Posted by: mepstein Aug 14 2018, 11:30 AM

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 14 2018, 12:15 PM

Contact DBCopper on this forum. he had his done somewhere in NorCal.

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 14 2018, 12:18 PM

DBCooper passed away about 8 months back

Posted by: sb914 Aug 14 2018, 12:36 PM

I did not know that .That's extremely sad news.

Posted by: 914forme Aug 14 2018, 03:21 PM

And Oh man that is sad news

Posted by: mepstein Aug 14 2018, 03:26 PM

Yes, painful.

Posted by: Robnxious Aug 14 2018, 03:28 PM

That is extremely sad news to hear. I bought the transmission out of his 914 for a great price, and since he had to come up here for something, he even delivered it. Saved me a ton, and had a nice chat w/ him when he got to my place.

Posted by: Mueller Aug 14 2018, 03:30 PM

The builder of DBCoopers 914 is a guy named Jeff out in Modesto, I sent him a PM for his phone number thru a Volvo forum that we are on.

Sad to hear about DBCooper.

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Aug 14 2018, 04:05 PM

Try this guy..Brody phone # is in the post
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=200692&hl=brody+subaru

Posted by: mgp4591 Aug 14 2018, 05:02 PM

I hadn't heard about him either... ... was there ever a post about him?

Posted by: matthepcat Aug 14 2018, 06:30 PM

That is horrible news. I would email back and forth with Paul over the years catching up on the various projects he was doing with his son. I think the most recent was an LS swap volvo.

Almost got the blue car that was build with his son.

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 14 2018, 07:56 PM

No,

I ran into his son at a local event a month or so back and he had the 914 and a classic Merc from his dad's collection. I asked him about his father and he said he had passed away.

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 14 2018, 08:01 PM

Awe man, this is the first I've heard of his passing. Paul was a good guy. I knew wasn't feeling well but he never made a big deal of it. I can't believe that wasn't posted here. Godspeed Paul.

Posted by: JRust Aug 14 2018, 08:51 PM

I'd second Brody. Talked with him at length a few years ago. Saw some pics of his work then too. I've never been to his shop or met him in person though. Just judging by how knowledgable he was on the phone plus some pics he sent me.

Posted by: Chris H. Aug 14 2018, 09:05 PM

WTF???? Very sad news. I was just about to PM him and ask if everything was OK since he had been MIA on the forum. That sucks.

Posted by: worn Aug 14 2018, 09:33 PM

I agree with both sentiments. We don’t usually welcome folks in such a somber way.

Posted by: Chris H. Aug 15 2018, 07:29 AM

It was just a shock to hear about Paul. Such a good person.

I think this is Brody's YouTube channel


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G1a7fd3Ph0


And to tie it all together, here is Paul (DBCooper)'s WRX powered 914 in a couple of drag races:

vs Mustang


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6JxpYwqUMs


vs GTO


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHb2uWrCnYE

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 15 2018, 07:55 AM

Wow. That passing came out of the blue. He and I swapped quite a few PMS about 'Bob Dobbs'.

Good luck on your conversion.

Posted by: jd74914 Aug 15 2018, 07:57 AM

I agree. We never met, but I used to really enjoy his posts and perspective. Judging by his cute grandchildren pictures he was way too young.

Posted by: mb911 Aug 15 2018, 02:44 PM

Oh that is very sad to hear.

Posted by: Cracker Aug 16 2018, 06:09 AM

Welcome to the World Bill...in 8-years here I cannot think of another greeting quite
like this one! What part of NorCal are you in - affected by the fires?

Regarding Paul - obviously, it is very sad and I too was kind of wondering why I hadn't seen posts from him in awhile. RIP DBC!

Cracker

Posted by: ahycaramba Aug 18 2018, 06:12 PM

Hello Bill and welcome to "the world".
I know Brody, He has my car. I bought his 2.0 turbo motor and trans setup he had in his car before he put his 2.5 turbo motor. I couldn't find anybody local in Riverside county that would weld steel fender so I went back to Brody to have a third party do the work. That another story in its self. Anyhow He's a good guy and very knowledgeable about Subarus and he should. He's has a shop "F&B Auto" in Fresno specializing in Subaru. He has built many 914s and some 911 with Subaru swaps.
I can wait to drive my car again
Good luck
Al