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GT Conversion No.2 |
The Metal Surgeon |
Mar 25 2014, 08:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 8-September 12 From: Denver,Colorado Member No.: 14,902 Region Association: None |
Just arrived at the shop is another 914 for the GT treatment! The owner has had this car from new!
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1395799474.1.jpg) Flares are actually from Porsche. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1395799474.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1395799474.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1395799474.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1395799474.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1395799474.6.jpg) remaining parts to be removed, then media and plastic blasting |
raw1298 |
Mar 25 2014, 08:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 9-March 09 From: Rocklin,Ca. Member No.: 10,148 Region Association: Northern California |
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SirAndy |
Mar 25 2014, 08:24 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,626 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Flares are actually from Porsche. Cool, but won't make them fit any better than the repros ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Mike Bellis |
Mar 25 2014, 09:01 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
I look forward to watching your work... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)
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Dave_Darling |
Mar 25 2014, 09:53 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,984 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Nice ATS wheels! I've always liked the way they look.
--DD |
0396 |
Mar 25 2014, 10:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
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rick 918-S |
Mar 26 2014, 05:54 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,451 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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The Metal Surgeon |
Mar 26 2014, 07:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 8-September 12 From: Denver,Colorado Member No.: 14,902 Region Association: None |
maybe i should start selling pop corn as a side job!
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CptTripps |
Mar 26 2014, 07:23 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
maybe i should start selling pop corn as a side job! As long as it came with free body work, I'm pretty sure you could make a MINT selling popcorn! To Sir Andy's point: It'd be interesting to see your thoughts on the original flares vs the repros. I'm guessing (hoping) that he bought them a LONG time ago. Can't wait! Oh...almost forgot... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
0396 |
Mar 26 2014, 07:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
[quote name='CptTripps' date='Mar 26 2014, 06:23 AM' post='2016195']
To Sir Andy's point: It'd be interesting to see your thoughts on the original flares vs the repros. I'm guessing (hoping) that he bought them a LONG time ago. Here are my .02cents...if I was was mine, and I was putting all the effort into this conversion...I too would attempt to install as many "factory" parts as possible. Only when they are NLA would I install a repo. Oh...flame on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
mepstein |
Mar 26 2014, 07:45 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,260 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
$4K vs $1K. Both requre welding and metal work. (yes, the oem do start out smoother) Repo's are slightly thicker metal. Both look the same under paint.
My money would be on the person fitting, welding, finishing and painting over 40 year old steel vs new. |
Johny Blackstain |
Mar 26 2014, 07:52 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Flares are actually from Porsche. Cool, but won't make them fit any better than the repros ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Very true, but it does make them thinner (gauge), therefore lighter than the repros (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
boxsterfan |
Mar 26 2014, 08:27 AM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes!! Another car flared!! This all plays nicely into my hands to have the last non-flared Porsche 914 on the planet!! Mu-whaaaa-haaaaahaaaaa!!
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brant |
Mar 26 2014, 09:05 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,623 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
excited to see this one
I've got a local car that I can't afford to fix.. but I watch and buy lotto..... so someday! brant |
CptTripps |
Mar 26 2014, 11:28 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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rgalla9146 |
Mar 26 2014, 01:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,551 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
maybe i should start selling pop corn as a side job! As long as it came with free body work, I'm pretty sure you could make a MINT selling popcorn! To Sir Andy's point: It'd be interesting to see your thoughts on the original flares vs the repros. I'm guessing (hoping) that he bought them a LONG time ago. Can't wait! Oh...almost forgot... Ones from a LONG time ago were usually green or one of these other versions of ruddy prime. Also, I've had un-mounted AAs' and originals side-by-side and there is no difference in the gauge of material. Man, what metal work ! Truly excellent. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
Dave_Darling |
Mar 26 2014, 03:50 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,984 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
<pictures cut for length> Those are yours? Can I hate you for ever, now? Or maybe would you adopt me? (Just be careful about your response to "can I borrow the car"... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) --DD |
ThePaintedMan |
Mar 26 2014, 04:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Yes!! Another car flared!! This all plays nicely into my hands to have the last non-flared Porsche 914 on the planet!! Mu-whaaaa-haaaaahaaaaa!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) As poor as I am I figure it might come down to you and me. And Brant of course. My money would be on the person fitting, welding, finishing and painting over 40 year old steel vs new. EXACTLY! I'd rather have reproduction flares with him installing them. Put the extra 3K into a talented "Metal Surgeon" to do the install. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
The Metal Surgeon |
Apr 2 2014, 10:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 8-September 12 From: Denver,Colorado Member No.: 14,902 Region Association: None |
Body loaded up for Plastic and media blasting
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1396498032.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1396498032.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1396498032.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-14902-1396498032.4.jpg) |
0396 |
Apr 3 2014, 07:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
maybe i should start selling pop corn as a side job! As long as it came with free body work, I'm pretty sure you could make a MINT selling popcorn! To Sir Andy's point: It'd be interesting to see your thoughts on the original flares vs the repros. I'm guessing (hoping) that he bought them a LONG time ago. Can't wait! Oh...almost forgot... Ones from a LONG time ago were usually green or one of these other versions of ruddy prime. Also, I've had un-mounted AAs' and originals side-by-side and there is no difference in the gauge of material. Man, what metal work ! Truly excellent. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Nice stash there! |
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