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Minnesota or Wisconsin Shop for Metal Work |
collinvon |
Mar 28 2024, 03:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 11-June 19 From: St. Paul, Minnesota Member No.: 23,207 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have a 1972 914 that hasn't been driven for a few years as the metal has been poorly patched over the years and needs a pretty healthy overhaul in order to be road ready again. I'm based in the twin cities in Minnesota and am hoping to find a recommendation for a shop in MN or western WI to bring my 914 to for a pretty serious structural overhaul.
I had plans on doing the work myself, but have two little guys that I'd rather be spending my time with at the moment. Any advice or direction is helpful. Thanks in advance! |
Superhawk996 |
Mar 29 2024, 12:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,852 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Sarcasm:
Just add more fiberglass and pretend there is no problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Serious: Sell as is - find better car. The money you would spend on paying someone to fix to a decent standard is going to exceed the value of the chassis. Take the money from as-is sale, add money you would spend on metal work ($7-10k) and you can buy a decent driver Alternatively, learn to weld and do metal work to a reasonable standard. It’s not hard, but it does take time to do it well which is why professional repair to high standard becomes uneconomical. Totally understand you’ve got little ones which puts a premium on time. |
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