 WTB: 914/6 engine tins, ...where to get? |
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| naro914 |
 May 12 2014, 08:36 AM
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Losing my mind...  Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States  |
There was a group buy a couple years ago for 914/6 sheet metal and I know I bought a set. I THINK I used it on Papa Smurfs rebuild, but now with Huey's engine out, and seeing how crappy the metal is (and non-matching) I thought it might be nice to get new sheet metal.
I did a quick search, but didn't find anything...other than the AA's and PMS of the world...where/who else has them? Thanks!! |
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| bdstone914 |
May 12 2014, 09:15 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,522 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I got a set from GPR German Parts ans Restoration.
I think he supplies AA. Saves you money and dealing with AA. He has banner ads in this site. |
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| SirAndy |
May 12 2014, 12:07 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,642 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(naro914 @ May 12 2014, 07:36 AM)  other than the AA's and PMS of the world... I bought the PMS tin for my conversion and the quality was rather poor. Especially since they charge a premium. I expected better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...st&p=904651 |
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| BKLA |
May 12 2014, 01:02 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Rich Johnson made mine. I believe that he still does... PM me for contact info...
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| wndsnd |
May 12 2014, 04:19 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States  |
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| McMark |
May 12 2014, 06:20 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
IMHO, get fiberglass and just remove the side tins when dropping the engine. Better fit, though still not as good as OE, but they look much better than the repro-metal ones.
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| naro914 |
May 12 2014, 07:53 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
Mark
Really? buddy of mine has fiberglass...one time out and they shattered and don't really fit well at all....he said he might want mine that don't match up well...better than his. I really wish I could remember where we had a group buy years ago....the ones I got were perfect. Unfortunately, we had to hack them up a bit for Papa Smurf (to fit by the raised suspension point mounts and such). i had thought about just swapping them since both cars have their engines out, but I realized all the fitting we did for Papa which won't look good for Huey. Plus, I drilled a big hole on each side to run the twin plug wires through on those too... I started thinking today....with all the intake stuff with the 3.2 engine, you really can't see much of the rear engine tins anyway - that's where it's a bit messed up. I may just keep what I have on Huey...sandblast them, maybe powder coat it and call it a day... |
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| mepstein |
May 12 2014, 08:04 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,273 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Rich johnson - A914guy@aol.com
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| John |
May 13 2014, 11:33 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
I made mine. They are not difficult to make if you can cut and weld sheet metal. There were patterns drawn out on yellow folders that were once shared. They really aren't too difficult. The most difficult to create pieces are the two rears. I have made them and I have started with the 911 pieces and each has it's own set of challenges.
I also made several sets 8-10 years ago, but simply don't currently have the time to make them any longer. |
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| Brian_Boss |
May 13 2014, 02:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 3-June 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 781 |
The group buy that was offered about 4 years ago was our (GPR's) tin. We supply Patrick, Pelican and a couple other places.
Ours is completely fabricated from sheet (not pieces from 911 and 914 tin) and does not have the raised areas in the side pieces like the factory tin so it is cosmetically different. I feel like it's a quality product but anyone who has been disappointed please let me know so we can try to make improvements. Brian |
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| SirAndy |
May 13 2014, 03:07 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,642 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Brian_Boss @ May 13 2014, 01:36 PM) We supply Patrick Brian, if that is the case, please read my feedback about the tin here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...mp;#entry904651 Granted, this was 5 years ago and some of my comments back then may be obsolete by now ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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