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> 914 to a GT conversion, metal work
The Metal Surgeon
post Dec 10 2012, 10:13 PM
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Rear right under way.


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original arches in pretty good shape.

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total time for all the metal work in the project so far 133.5 hrs



This looks like a walk in the park compared to building those corner windows on that 59 panel van to 15 window you did...




Made from from flat sheet metal,18gauge. A little shape was put in with the English wheel.


For the rear 1/4's where did you get the metal or is it just flat stock? Did you have to do some shaping and forming?






If I won the lotto I would have you do some work for me for sure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) but for now I'll just (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) the work ...lol
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post Dec 10 2012, 11:03 PM
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WOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) That is nice work. Where are you? I'd like to drop by the shop Wednesday. In fact, I have a small job for you.
Come on down ,1835 W Union Ave Unit 11. Will be there from 11am onwards.Thanks for checking out the thread!
Thanks for posting it! Englewood?
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post Dec 10 2012, 11:10 PM
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Here's a quick run down of transforming your 914 to a 914 with GT arches.Painted area must be stripped back to bare metal prior to surgery.

Position all 4 arches in car line 7.5 hrs
Removal of 2 original rear arches to 2 grafted in GT arches 28 hrs
Removal of 2 original front arches to 2 grafted in GT arches 18hrs

total time 53.5 hrs


x $60 per hour =$3210


4 GT arches from Restoration Design $995



total cost $4205
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post Dec 10 2012, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(Gint @ Dec 10 2012, 10:03 PM) *

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WOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) That is nice work. Where are you? I'd like to drop by the shop Wednesday. In fact, I have a small job for you.
Come on down ,1835 W Union Ave Unit 11. Will be there from 11am onwards.Thanks for checking out the thread!
Thanks for posting it! Englewood? 1835 W Union Ave #11, Englewood, CO 80110


3852 S. Kalamath St. Englewood, CO 80110

EDITED for our new shop address (moved in July 2013)
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post Dec 14 2012, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE(pete000 @ Dec 10 2012, 02:20 PM) *

You rarely see a 914 getting this type of quality metal work done. Nice to see a 914 looking like a vintage Ferrari under the paint ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


I know where I want my 914 to go for its "some day" restoration of the body ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)



If you new the quality of a vintage Ferrari build you'd be horrified,namely Pininfarina coach builds.
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post Dec 14 2012, 09:08 PM
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total cost $4205

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post Dec 15 2012, 02:04 AM
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WOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) That is nice work. Where are you? I'd like to drop by the shop Wednesday. In fact, I have a small job for you.
Come on down ,1835 W Union Ave Unit 11. Will be there from 11am onwards.Thanks for checking out the thread!
Thanks for posting it! Englewood? 1835 W Union Ave #11, Englewood, CO 80110
1835 West Union Avenue, Unit 11 | Sheridan, Colorado 80110

Sorry, I couldn't make it this week. I'll have to give you call or PM about this little project. Easy job for you probably. I want to have a right side exhaust outlet made in a 914 rear valance to match the factory outlet in the left side. Interested in doing something like that?
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post Dec 15 2012, 06:08 AM
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QUOTE(nathansnathan @ Dec 14 2012, 07:08 PM) *

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total cost $4205

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Ya your correct... Quality Does Cost $
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post Dec 15 2012, 10:20 AM
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QUOTE(Gint @ Dec 15 2012, 01:04 AM) *

QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Dec 10 2012, 10:14 PM) *
QUOTE(Gint @ Dec 10 2012, 10:03 PM) *

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QUOTE(Gint @ Dec 10 2012, 12:56 PM) *
WOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) That is nice work. Where are you? I'd like to drop by the shop Wednesday. In fact, I have a small job for you.
Come on down ,1835 W Union Ave Unit 11. Will be there from 11am onwards.Thanks for checking out the thread!
Thanks for posting it! Englewood? 1835 W Union Ave #11, Englewood, CO 80110
1835 West Union Avenue, Unit 11 | Sheridan, Colorado 80110

Sorry, I couldn't make it this week. I'll have to give you call or PM about this little project. Easy job for you probably. I want to have a right side exhaust outlet made in a 914 rear valance to match the factory outlet in the left side. Interested in doing something like that?



that's ok ,yeah sure .You can also send pics with any details to jon@themetalsurgeon.com
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post Dec 15 2012, 12:36 PM
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total cost $4205

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Ya your correct... Quality Does Cost $

I was commenting more on the coincidence of the 420 word, a bit more like fatalistic planetary alignment,Beavis and Butthead, everything in its right place. You can never undervalue numerological significance. They do look very good. I want to see photos like large and shot with an expensive slr camera . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Apr 4 2013, 09:57 PM
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Met Jon aka The Metal Surgeon tonight at a PCA event, so I figured it was a good time to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) this thread. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 5 2013, 05:40 AM
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This is true art. One question, the bottom rear of this flare doesn't appear to be lined up properly, but I'm sure you did this for a reason. Is it just the picture, my imagination, or do you need profile this section? Is it due to the design of the flare?

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post Apr 5 2013, 07:36 AM
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This is true art. One question, the bottom rear of this flare doesn't appear to be lined up properly, but I'm sure you did this for a reason. Is it just the picture, my imagination, or do you need profile this section? Is it due to the design of the flare?

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Your right,still work in progress.I have to flare out the tips of the rocker panel to match the bottom of the fender flare.This will then complete the 'flow'.I'm excited to see the look when completed.

Good eye!
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post Apr 5 2013, 08:10 AM
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Nice work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Aug 11 2013, 03:15 PM
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Work in progress continues.Finished right hand side rocker ends custom build including housing that bolts to the body front and rear.

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post Aug 11 2013, 04:24 PM
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This is some great work. I wish I were closer. I would love to see that in person.

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post Aug 11 2013, 07:12 PM
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Excellent craftsmanship, and fair priced as well. I paid my bodyshop those prices in 1990, all steel, tig welded and leaded-in.
Off topic, is that a Model A in the background?
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$60.00 / hr is an incredible bargain for this quality workmanship.

Metal Surgeon / Metal Magician !
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post Aug 12 2013, 08:22 PM
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Thank you all.If we're busy i'm happy,restoring cars isn't cheap as i'm sure you all know.I used to work for the company 2 doors down from my shop,Classic Restoration,they used to charge me out at $125 per hr.Now that's obscene!
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post Aug 12 2013, 08:28 PM
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Thank you all.If we're busy i'm happy,restoring cars isn't cheap as i'm sure you all know.I used to work for the company 2 doors down from my shop,Classic Restoration,they used to charge me out at $125 per hr.Now that's obscene!


So you quit, moved 2 doors down, and charge half what they do ? They've gotta love that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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