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| Andyrew |
 Dec 21 2010, 01:43 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait  Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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Wow!! Just Wow!!!
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| mepstein |
Dec 21 2010, 01:48 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,312 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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| TurboWalt |
Dec 21 2010, 01:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 157 Joined: 14-March 10 From: Chattanooga, TN Member No.: 11,463 Region Association: Northern California |
I'll take one of the first 10, are you accepting payment for these yet?
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
Dec 21 2010, 02:08 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
Looks good Mark!
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| brant |
Dec 21 2010, 04:43 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,635 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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I'm filing my taxes as early as possible
I hope I get my refund in time to get in on this very cool. brant |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Dec 21 2010, 04:59 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Wow! you make some amazing things Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:35 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Got some pictures with the roof installed.
A perfect fit, just like OEM. The window sit right under the outer rubber lip. Good closure on the rear and at the front. I do have some detail work to do on the final product that make it nicer that the one pictured. But they are cosmetic. Some of the issues we ran into were the bonding, and the work time for the same materials. I'm in the process of making the assembly jigs and mounting hardware from aluminum and stainless. I'll be sending out the information for payment later tonight or in the morning. I'm only doing 10 right off the bat as I want to be able to assure my costs will stay where they are planned, and we can work out any bugs on a small production run. So, yes I will be taking deposits shortly, and they will be produced in the order received. I will do a larger group buy, but the cost may be slightly higher (hopefully not). Here's some eye candy Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:36 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:38 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:39 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:43 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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side
This is one of the cosmetic details to be addressed. We will have to use slightly longer material to allow for shrinkage. Also we will be utilizing another material for edge bonding to allow for a longer working time. This also requires jigs to hold while it sets up. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:44 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Side with window tucked nicely under the seal, just like OEM!
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:47 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:48 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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| racerbvd |
Dec 21 2010, 05:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None |
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:49 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 21 2010, 05:51 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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That was what I was going for. Why make something that's a copy of a crappy design?
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| quadracerx |
Dec 21 2010, 06:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 3-July 06 From: WA Member No.: 6,366 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
WOW...is all I can say...besides "I want one"....LOL Now to just find the $....
Nice job... Steve |
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| edrotol |
Dec 21 2010, 06:52 PM
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edrotol Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 23-April 06 From: Woburn, MA Member No.: 5,910 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 21 2010, 12:07 PM)  The prototype is done and the fiberglass substructure complete. I will have the first parts to assemble the production completed in January. Just was so excited to have this done I waned to post a few pics. The new roofs will come with OEM style side seals, and rear seal. I'm actually machining new latches that will be adjustable without removing them from the roof, as well as rear mounts. The OEM ones are on the roof at this time. You will notice that some of the bonding agent is visible through the roof top. This will be addressed by adding frit on the inside that will black out the areas where the 2 parts bond. I will be posting some pictures on a car later this evening. This was a complete redesign from the original concept, but I'm much happier with the product. I will pre-sell the first 10 units for delivery in March (or sooner) at $620+ shipping. I anticipate the production costs will put these at a retail of $750. I will offer a plywood shipping / storage box for $40, with memory foam to hold it nice and tight. I'm working out the shipping costs now, but it looks like about $45 in to LA, and about $65 to NY. More to be posted soon i would lke to reserve one. Mark. (You remember me of course??? East coast guy waiting for the seals FOR MY ORIGINAL SARATOGA!!!! We have been communicating for 2 years now I think.) |
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| 913B |
Dec 21 2010, 09:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
Dumb question, will it fit in the trunk like the targa top ?
Dam its tempting. I want one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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