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dr914@autoatlanta.com
post Mar 19 2019, 12:23 PM
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before I go through with making this, what is your opinion? How many of you would need this and or purchase one for 35.00. Of course we all know that it came with the original 914 tool kit so is necessary for the concours presentation, but making it is expensive believe it or not and it has to be plated gold (original rusty tool kit!! (LOL)

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post Mar 19 2019, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Mar 19 2019, 01:23 PM) *

before I go through with making this, what is your opinion? How many of you would need this and or purchase one for 35.00. Of course we all know that it came with the original 914 tool kit so is necessary for the concours presentation, but making it is expensive believe it or not and it has to be plated gold (original rusty tool kit!! (LOL)

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I just paid $65 to get an old (cleaned up) tow-hook.
So $35 is definitely worth it.
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post Mar 19 2019, 02:36 PM
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George..
$35 is a reasonable price for one....heck used crappy ones sometimes sell for more.
What's with the screw packet....is that original or just someone placing extras in their kit.
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post Mar 19 2019, 02:46 PM
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$35 is good
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post Mar 19 2019, 03:54 PM
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I would be in.
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post Mar 19 2019, 06:12 PM
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Concours people want real not reproduction.
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post Mar 19 2019, 06:14 PM
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QUOTE(johnhora @ Mar 19 2019, 04:36 PM) *

George..
$35 is a reasonable price for one....heck used crappy ones sometimes sell for more.
What's with the screw packet....is that original or just someone placing extras in their kit.


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post Mar 19 2019, 06:33 PM
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I would be in at 35++
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post Mar 19 2019, 09:04 PM
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$35 is good price, I'd be in if my car was missing one!
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post Mar 20 2019, 12:00 AM
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looked at making these at one time, if you do they need to be forged to handle the load. Unless it's a cosmetic part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Mar 20 2019, 05:42 AM
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Looks like a good idea; I'll purchase one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 20 2019, 09:20 AM
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that is why it is so expensive to make


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looked at making these at one time, if you do they need to be forged to handle the load. Unless it's a cosmetic part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Mar 20 2019, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Mar 20 2019, 09:20 AM) *

that is why it is so expensive to make


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looked at making these at one time, if you do they need to be forged to handle the load. Unless it's a cosmetic part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)



Even the originals tend to bend like a piece of lead if used. Don't put any side load on them. Ask me how I know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Mar 20 2019, 02:51 PM
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post Mar 20 2019, 03:00 PM
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Hah! Reminds me of an old cb antenna mount, breaker 19 good buddy



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post Mar 20 2019, 03:08 PM
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breaker 19 good buddy

You got the Mad Hatter here, west bound. Come back.
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post Mar 21 2019, 06:51 AM
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porsche finally got it right..


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post Mar 21 2019, 07:32 AM
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porsche finally got it right..


What's the thread on that? Will it fit our cars? I wouldn't mind having one I could actually use to compliment my nicely re-plated "show" piece. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

BTW George, if I didn't already have a nice looking tow eye, I wouldn't hesitate to pay $35 for a good replica.
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post Mar 21 2019, 09:24 AM
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no will not fit looks good though!!!!


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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Mar 21 2019, 06:51 AM) *

porsche finally got it right..


What's the thread on that? Will it fit our cars? I wouldn't mind having one I could actually use to compliment my nicely re-plated "show" piece. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

BTW George, if I didn't already have a nice looking tow eye, I wouldn't hesitate to pay $35 for a good replica.
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post Mar 21 2019, 11:08 PM
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hah - i have maybe 6 or 8 of those - would be happy to get $35 ea + ship obo (1)

fwiw - scca & maybe other venues require a 2" loop - easier to quickly fit a rope or hook into at trackside - so i just welded 2" steel rings to metric grade 8 bolts -
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