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> Making Lemonade, Refreshment for summer - New pics 5.1.10
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post Apr 29 2010, 06:18 PM
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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)

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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)
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post Apr 30 2010, 08:59 AM
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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)
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post Apr 30 2010, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Apr 30 2010, 07:59 AM) *

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.
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post Apr 30 2010, 09:48 AM
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Awesome Marc
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post Apr 30 2010, 10:18 AM
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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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post Apr 30 2010, 11:11 AM
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(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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post Apr 30 2010, 11:57 AM
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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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post Apr 30 2010, 11:59 AM
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pm with phone number sent.
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post Apr 30 2010, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Apr 30 2010, 10:57 AM) *

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)
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post Apr 30 2010, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Apr 30 2010, 10:57 AM) *

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.


Still don't know an exact time but it looks like it will be end of day, 5 - 5:30 I'm guessing. I can call when I know better.
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post Apr 30 2010, 01:27 PM
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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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post Apr 30 2010, 01:30 PM
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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?
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post Apr 30 2010, 01:46 PM
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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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post Apr 30 2010, 02:26 PM
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Chris, no worries on picking up the parts for me. I'll try to catch Marc tomorrow morning. I wanna see his 914!

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Wow, that is looking great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Apr 30 2010, 02:28 PM
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cool Dan, I agree, I can't wait to see marc's car.
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Where are the pics?

( I can't find the "this thread is useless with out the pics icon)
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post Apr 30 2010, 08:15 PM
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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.
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post Apr 30 2010, 08:27 PM
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With new shoes to boot? Congrats Marc. Carma. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Looks good Marc. I like how the painted bumpers turned out.

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post Apr 30 2010, 10:37 PM
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When I picked up the car I got one pic and the camera battery died. Here's a tease.

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More pics manana.
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