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Posted by: BigD9146gt Jun 30 2010, 11:12 PM

Hey guys,

Well, its a couple pics of what I'm making up to see if there is any interest...

22mm OD, 1mm wall (OEM Cohline tubing) and fittings bent with my mandrel bender. $300 each, flex lines will need to be purchased through me or your favorite flex line supplier (I will provide the correct dimensions for your application... OEM tank or aftermarket). The flex lines are $65-OEM tank and $55 DWDesignWerks tank (or any aftermarket tank that uses the M22 female threaded union fitting)

I have measured and made this with an original 914-6 with heat exchangers.

These ship out of San Luis Obispo California, I'm going to wrap these to hopefully get better shipping costs (30"x12"x4"). Bigd9146gt@yahoo.com

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Posted by: Ericv1 Jul 1 2010, 07:02 AM

Where were you 5 months ago? I would have much rather puchased this than the Patrick alternative. The cost was about the same too. Good Luck.

Posted by: sww914 Jul 1 2010, 11:01 AM

Wow! That looks great! Bargain.

Posted by: BKLA Jul 1 2010, 11:33 AM

Don -

Is your DWDesignwerks still up and running? Are you still making the boxster conversion kits for 911's and 914's? How 'bout your oil tanks?

Best tank on the market IMHO!

Posted by: BigD9146gt Jul 1 2010, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the kind words Eric and Steve!

BKLA, I'm in an awkward position at the moment. I have only a few tools available at this time. I cannot produce 90% of my old product line as it was me doing almost all the manufacturing/finish work to keep the costs reasonable.

I have one set of front adapters available, 10 or so oil filter stands, no filler necks, no tanks, and no intermediate plates. The machine shop I used to work at is no longer a viable option, and I don't have the financial backing to sublet everything.

I've always wanted to provide hard oil lines for the -6's. The flex lines are a pain to keep suspended and deteriorate quickly from the heat between the exhaust and cylinders.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jul 2 2010, 01:03 PM

Might be interested in the line. I have one of your tanks. No painting needed as I can have it plated.

Posted by: McMark Jul 2 2010, 04:14 PM

AWESOME! I'll be spreading the word.

Posted by: BigD9146gt Jul 3 2010, 03:05 PM

Eric, no worries, let me know. I can ship out as early as Tuesday.

Mark, thanks! Much appreciated!

Posted by: bcheney Jul 3 2010, 03:56 PM

I might be interested. I have an OEM tank and flexible lines that came from Rich Johnson many years ago. They are still in their shrink wrapping and have been properly stored for over 5 years. My question is if I picked up this hard line from you would it mate right up to the flexible lines I have? Here is a pic of what I have.

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Posted by: BigD9146gt Jul 4 2010, 12:08 AM

The long flex line you have is replaced with the hard line with a new shorter line. If you send me that long flex line, I might be able to trade in the fittings and tube for the short section you will need. Let me know if your interested, I will check with my Cohline supplier.

Cheers, Don

Posted by: Loser_Cruiser Jul 8 2010, 10:47 AM

how much for the front adapters? if they are still available. Sorry to go off topic.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jul 14 2010, 08:25 PM

Mmmmm... bling.

Posted by: THE STIG Dec 3 2011, 02:44 PM

I was just informed of this line, is it still available? I found a couple of NOS ones, but at a MUCH higher cost. Thanks.

THE STIG

Posted by: JmuRiz Dec 8 2011, 01:50 PM

I missed this one too, VERY cool looking hard-line, I'm interested if you're still doing these lines too.

Posted by: BigD9146gt Jan 31 2012, 07:29 PM

Hey guys,

I may have a chance in 3 months to make some more of these... please don't hold me to that though. It all depends on how soon I get my tools to make them.

Cheers, Don Welch
DWDesignWerks

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Mar 6 2012, 12:23 PM

Does that mean I might get the one promised to me back when I shipped the factory original for to be used for the first ones that were made?

Posted by: BigD9146gt Mar 8 2012, 04:01 PM

Hey Jeff,

I would like nothing more than to send you a line for your help. I will do my best to find you when I do get a chance to make these again... When I post they are completed, please don't be a stranger to remind me... It will save any odd comments you feel obligated to post communally.

Cheers, Don