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bumper top seals, NLA from the factory |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 26 2009, 12:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,893 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I am very worried about the availability of the front bumper top seals. I just got word that the tooling has gone bad and has been disposed of. I bought the last 13 bumper top seals in the world but they have windshield washer holes in them I priced the tooling and it is over 30,000 to make. Then I would have to commit to 1000 pieces.
The point here is what are we going to do in the restoration of our 914s if a high appearance item like this cannot be purchased? Any one want to step up to the plate? |
tod914 |
Mar 26 2009, 04:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Think the only concievable way to do it, would be to have the production costs covered up front. 1000 units I don't see how one could possibly sell that many. 300 units @ $100 would be hard enough to do. Would 150 club members chip in for that to get a huge price break? Don't see it happening unfortunetly. That's alot of people.
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Pat Garvey |
Mar 27 2009, 06:52 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Think the only concievable way to do it, would be to have the production costs covered up front. 1000 units I don't see how one could possibly sell that many. 300 units @ $100 would be hard enough to do. Would 150 club members chip in for that to get a huge price break? Don't see it happening unfortunetly. That's alot of people. Tod, I think we all rcognize what one of these things is potentially woth, to a collector (CW). And $100 wouldn't touch it. I don't need one right now, but if I'm stupid enough to hang in with this car I'll need one down the road. Same for the rear. So, just for curiosity, I DO need one - now. How much would I (CW) be willing to spend? Well, there are next to none (new) available. What are my options? Ever see a 914 without one? Looks really bad & destroys resale. In my estimation, 914 owners MUST have a source for these. Front or rear, if someone (listening George?) needs these, they need these - no getting around it. Would you pay $500? If I had no other choice I'd do it in a nanosecond, when I need one. Hell, I'd probably pay more. 1000 units? You may be surprised, especially when the availability of junker car parts is exhausted. A good mule is needed, which 914sixer has offered. Do it! Pat ps: getting back a small amount of enthusiasm when I see posts like this. |
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