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Making Lemonade, Refreshment for summer - New pics 5.1.10 |
KELTY360 |
Apr 29 2010, 06:18 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,034 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
When the accident occurred that started this makeover I was on my way to a shop to discuss getting an alignment done because I'd prematurely worn my front tires and needed a new set. While the body and paint work has been progressing I ordered a set of B'stone RA960s from Tire Rack to be mounted on the newly refinished wheels. I had them shipped to a tire store in downtown Renton, at the corner of 2nd and Logan, right across from the high school. They have these nice big red garage doors and.......well, you said you had time Jon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif)
So Monday I go by to let them know the wheels would be coming the next day. Nobody there, closed sign on the door and a note in the window saying they had a power problem with their compressor and wouldn't be open that day. OK, no sweat, I didn't have the wheels ready anyway. Tuesday I go by, same thing; now I'm getting worried cause they haven't been very busy and we've seen businesses closing all the time, right? I can see my tires sitting on the floor in their front sales room. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) This is a quasi-franchise operation so the next morning I track down the HQ in Memphis, TN to see if I can get a contact name and phone number. Find out the owner also owns a shop out in the boonies between Redmond and Fall City. The next day I drive out to this shop and find the owner who says that the mgr of the Renton store has had a death in the family and that's why the store was closed. He said he'd call in the PM and meet me in Renton so I could get my tires. No call. Today I drive back out to the boonies to find out what's up. We make an appointment for 3:00 and this time he shows. By 4:15 Discount Tire has them mounted, balanced and loaded in my truck. Was that long enough? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I'll drop the new rubber off in the AM and later tomorrow my 914 will be ready to go! Now all I have to do is figure out how to drive two cars home at the same time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Root_Werks |
Apr 30 2010, 08:59 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,331 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Marc, you have my number and I could pick up the tires/wheels from you today maybe even?
Give me a call if needed, be a good excuse to leave work today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
KELTY360 |
Apr 30 2010, 09:39 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,034 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Marc, you have my number and I could pick up the tires/wheels from you today maybe even? Give me a call if needed, be a good excuse to leave work today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) We could meet up at Euro-tech when I pick up the car this PM. |
Eric_Shea |
Apr 30 2010, 09:48 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Awesome Marc
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Root_Werks |
Apr 30 2010, 10:18 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,331 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'll give you a call soon Marc. The only car I have is the 914.....which is on jackstands. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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aircooledtechguy |
Apr 30 2010, 11:11 AM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Marc, that looks GREAT!! I absolutely love what you did to the wheels too!! Looking forward to seeing it this weekend.
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effutuo101 |
Apr 30 2010, 11:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
Marc, what time are you going to be at Euro tech? I may be in the area and be able to get Dan's stuff that much closer.
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effutuo101 |
Apr 30 2010, 11:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
pm with phone number sent.
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Root_Werks |
Apr 30 2010, 12:00 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,331 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Marc, what time are you going to be at Euro tech? I may be in the area and be able to get Dan's stuff that much closer. That'd be sweet! I appear to still be at work.....not working....but still here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
KELTY360 |
Apr 30 2010, 01:14 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,034 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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KELTY360 |
Apr 30 2010, 01:27 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,034 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
We're in the homestretch now. Final buff and detailling in process. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) yeah, right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
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effutuo101 |
Apr 30 2010, 01:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
ouch, that will be to late for me.
Dan, the mcD's is like a 1/2 mile from Marc's house. maybe you could go early and do the swap? |
charliew |
Apr 30 2010, 01:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I bet he's trying to fix a few minor body work shrinkage areas. I bet it will look great outside in the daylight.
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Root_Werks |
Apr 30 2010, 02:26 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,331 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Chris, no worries on picking up the parts for me. I'll try to catch Marc tomorrow morning. I wanna see his 914!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) Wow, that is looking great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
effutuo101 |
Apr 30 2010, 02:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
cool Dan, I agree, I can't wait to see marc's car.
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greenie |
Apr 30 2010, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Where are the pics? ( I can't find the "this thread is useless with out the pics icon) |
KELTY360 |
Apr 30 2010, 08:15 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,034 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
It's home! It's beautimous!
And my camera is in my truck at the body shop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Pics tomorrow. |
Rand |
Apr 30 2010, 08:27 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
With new shoes to boot? Congrats Marc. Carma. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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familienauto |
Apr 30 2010, 10:02 PM
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Volksporsche Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 5-November 06 From: UW Seattle Member No.: 7,156 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looks good Marc. I like how the painted bumpers turned out.
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KELTY360 |
Apr 30 2010, 10:37 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,034 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
When I picked up the car I got one pic and the camera battery died. Here's a tease.
More pics manana. |
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