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| jss297 |
 Jan 8 2025, 01:39 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 2-April 12 From: New Hampshire Member No.: 14,326 Region Association: North East States 
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Short version of the story ---
About 12-years ago I purchased the steel top from TC and had it delivered to a friend's garage to build a motor for it, install the motor and some other minor work. Last week I got a call from his soon to be ex asking me to remove it from the house driveway so she can sell the house. Currently I have too many projects (66 C10 suspension upgrade, 82 911SC refresh, GBS Zero build, 73 2500M resto...), and no room, to take this on. So, I am looking for recommendations of shops to evaluate the current status and then if viable complete the work. I want a driver, not a concours queen. Any suggestions on shops in the Northeast or on the east coast that would be able to do this? Thank you - Jim |
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| flipb |
Jan 8 2025, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,871 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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| ChrisFoley |
Jan 8 2025, 02:49 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 8,019 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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| jss297 |
Jan 8 2025, 02:58 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 2-April 12 From: New Hampshire Member No.: 14,326 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(flipb @ Jan 8 2025, 03:08 PM)  Thank you for the suggestion - that was my first thought. As Chris replied we spoke yesterday and it sounds like he is doing fewer restorations. |
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| r_towle |
Jan 8 2025, 07:12 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(jss297 @ Jan 8 2025, 02:39 PM) Short version of the story --- About 12-years ago I purchased the steel top from TC and had it delivered to a friend's garage to build a motor for it, install the motor and some other minor work. Last week I got a call from his soon to be ex asking me to remove it from the house driveway so she can sell the house. Currently I have too many projects (66 C10 suspension upgrade, 82 911SC refresh, GBS Zero build, 73 2500M resto...), and no room, to take this on. So, I am looking for recommendations of shops to evaluate the current status and then if viable complete the work. I want a driver, not a concours queen. Any suggestions on shops in the Northeast or on the east coast that would be able to do this? Thank you - Jim The steel top? Can you post a pic or describe what a steel top is? Then, how much work needs to be done? Rich |
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| mepstein |
Jan 8 2025, 07:37 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,587 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I know the car through the build thread. That’s something we could do at my shop but it wouldn’t happen overnight. I have 7 engine builds in the queue so realistically, it would be this fall before work begun. If you want, we can talk about it. I’m at The9storeLLC@gmail.com
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| Mike Bellis |
Jan 9 2025, 04:59 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,348 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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I understand what you need but I don't understand leaving a car somewhere for 12 years for a motor build.
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| jss297 |
Jan 9 2025, 06:11 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 2-April 12 From: New Hampshire Member No.: 14,326 Region Association: North East States
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Mike - it was to be more than a motor build - sure I could have pushed more, but was anticipating a 2-3 year project for various reasons and stuff happens along the way. As long as it was safe and dry...
Mark - I will reach out - Thank you. |
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| mb911 |
Jan 9 2025, 06:52 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,728 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 8 2025, 05:37 PM) I know the car through the build thread. That’s something we could do at my shop but it wouldn’t happen overnight. I have 7 engine builds in the queue so realistically, it would be this fall before work begun. If you want, we can talk about it. I’m at The9storeLLC@gmail.com (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Great place give them a shout |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jan 9 2025, 07:49 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,609 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I agree with Ben; if the car goes to Mark, I am sure you will not be disappointed. I have to admit, I like the idea of a steel top. The older I get the less I take the top off my car because of the sun.
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| mepstein |
Jan 9 2025, 08:21 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,587 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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My business partner actually built a backdate 911 for TC about 12 years ago.
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