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| mr2by4 |
 Oct 6 2015, 07:41 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I have a 1971 914 that I bought with a weak motor(rod knock) and tired tranny(tail shifter). I sourced a 1911 and side shifter box for it. I started to pull the motor (did not get far) and my personal life has gotten in the way. I have decided that discretion is the better part of valor and I will just pay somebody to do the heavy lifting on the motor and tranny swap, but when I called Joe at Mustard Racing, it looks like he is unavailable for 6 months and may not be available at all any more.
Is there anybody else that is not unreasonable in rate and is reliable in the DFW area (prefer the west side since I am in FW)? I don't mind somebody moonlighting and I have my own garage and lift if that is an issue, I just have NO TIME to do it myself. I don't want to sell it in pieces, and I don't want to leave it to rot in the shop. Anybody with an alternative please message me. PS I know it is only a couple of days to do this if I am diligent, but I don't have enough free minutes strung together to make any progress. I would if I could. I am not afraid, just really don't have the time. I have not had an opportunity to work on it in over 6 months. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) thanks! |
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| Tom_T |
Oct 6 2015, 07:45 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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| mr2by4 |
Oct 6 2015, 08:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So I know that Zimm's and/or Mayo's are obvious choices, but I am afraid that the cost will become prohibitive. I intend to contact them tomorrow to see, but I am less optimistic about my budget. If it is cheaper to part out what I have and buy a runner, it seems silly to not do that.
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| Dave_Darling |
Oct 6 2015, 09:46 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,980 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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If you can free up a weekend, try throwing a BBQ. With a bunch of people there, you can get a surprising amount of work done...
--DD |
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| bandjoey |
Oct 6 2015, 10:54 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Mayo is a 914 specialist. Don't know the cost but get a estimate anyway.
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| Grelber |
Oct 7 2015, 04:55 AM
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Insert favorite Don Rickles joke here. Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 30-May 06 From: McKinney, Texas Member No.: 6,107 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Jay Hildreth at H & H Performance in Plano.
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| mr2by4 |
Oct 7 2015, 05:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Oct 6 2015, 08:54 PM)  Mayo is a 914 specialist. Don't know the cost but get a estimate anyway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Do you want pictures of the shop or of the motor not in the car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)  |
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| mr2by4 |
Oct 11 2015, 02:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Is it bad when my request for a quote on removing old motor and installing new motor is met with the comment "unless it is a perfect rust free example it is probably not worth the expense".
I may still call to follow up and get an actual number, but that seems pretty discouraging. |
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| 02loftsmoor |
Oct 11 2015, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 26-June 11 From: Ft. Worth TX Member No.: 13,243 Region Association: Southwest Region
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There are a few of us in Ft. Worth that can help you out, it only took me 2hr to remove and I had never had did it before.
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| patssle |
Oct 11 2015, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 10,741 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mr2by4 @ Oct 11 2015, 12:01 PM) Is it bad when my request for a quote on removing old motor and installing new motor is met with the comment "unless it is a perfect rust free example it is probably not worth the expense". I may still call to follow up and get an actual number, but that seems pretty discouraging. 5 years ago I was calling around getting 914-6 conversion quotes. It was somebody in DFW and I think it was Mayo but they told me to just buy a Boxster instead. Not exactly the more encouraging. And 5 years later I do indeed have a Boxster AND a 914-6. |
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| mr2by4 |
Oct 11 2015, 05:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(02loftsmoor @ Oct 11 2015, 12:54 PM) There are a few of us in Ft. Worth that can help you out, it only took me 2hr to remove and I had never had did it before. So this is a possibility. I could order every conceivable part I might need and have a BBQ at my place. Invite over a couple of guys who know better what order this should all go in and also get to know the area club members. That way, even if we fail to get it all together, I did not waste a day. It also would give me an excuse to schedule the time to work on it. Should I pick a weekend in November and start gathering craft beers and 914 parts for the occasion? |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 11 2015, 05:47 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
There ya go! 914 world to the rescue.
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| ClayPerrine |
Oct 13 2015, 05:18 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(mr2by4 @ Oct 11 2015, 06:29 PM) QUOTE(02loftsmoor @ Oct 11 2015, 12:54 PM) There are a few of us in Ft. Worth that can help you out, it only took me 2hr to remove and I had never had did it before. So this is a possibility. I could order every conceivable part I might need and have a BBQ at my place. Invite over a couple of guys who know better what order this should all go in and also get to know the area club members. That way, even if we fail to get it all together, I did not waste a day. It also would give me an excuse to schedule the time to work on it. Should I pick a weekend in November and start gathering craft beers and 914 parts for the occasion? Count me in.... I have done this a few times in the last 30 years...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| ClayPerrine |
Oct 13 2015, 05:22 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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Oh, and I forgot to mention...
This weekend would be a good time to get your parts. Zim's is hosting the DFW Porsche swap meet on Saturday. They also have discounts on new parts for the event. I will be there with a bunch of |
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| mr2by4 |
Oct 13 2015, 07:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Oct 13 2015, 03:22 PM) Oh, and I forgot to mention... This weekend would be a good time to get your parts. Zim's is hosting the DFW Porsche swap meet on Saturday. They also have discounts on new parts for the event. I will be there with a bunch of I hope to make it out. I need to get a good list of the bushings etc that I should be getting for my new sideshifter and see if they have all of those. I am confident that I can get all of the parts I will need to get the motor in(since I have a running motor coming out), but I fear that I will overlook something on the tranny. Is the weekend before Thanksgiving a good idea or bad idea? Is there a good place to post a regional invitation on the forum? |
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| david63 |
Oct 13 2015, 07:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 9-August 09 From: Parker Colorado Member No.: 10,653 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Rich Lambert is a great mechanic. PM me for info. He is good and he is fairly priced. His shop is in Benbrook. He has been working on early air cooled only for over 30 yrs.
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| mr2by4 |
Oct 13 2015, 07:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(david63 @ Oct 13 2015, 05:24 PM) Rich Lambert is a great mechanic. PM me for info. He is good and he is fairly priced. His shop is in Benbrook. He has been working on early air cooled only for over 30 yrs. I wish you had told me that sooner. I just got permission from the wife to have a car bbq. While Rich would be the path of least resistance, and probably have the best end result, I am now kind of excited about getting to spend the day with a bunch of guys who appreciate the quality of dirt and grime that only an old, air-cooled, oily German motor can produce. Proposed date is 11/21/2015 location is SW Fort Worth (near Hulen Mall), all are welcome, adult and non adult beverages will be provided. I will fire up the grill and produce charred meat of several varieties. I have 914 themed thank you gifts for those who are getting dirty, chairs and camaraderie for those who just want to watch. If I can get at least 2 people who RSVP that they can help, then I will say it is a go. I figure with 2 or 3 people who know what is going on, we should be able to make some serious headway before the beer and BBQ make us too sleepy to work. Who is in? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) |
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| bandjoey |
Oct 13 2015, 09:21 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm a Tue Sun days off guy. I might uget the day off so it's a maybe for now. Sunday cleanup if it's not all done? Leftover BBQ is ok too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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| theleschyouknow |
Oct 14 2015, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
if I'm available, I am in
I don't know of anything I have goin on but I am not really in charge of my weekend schedule (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I don't have much experience with ac cars & I'm pretty much a R&R mechanic but I can follow directions and I'd love chance get some experience oh & I am close -off 183 in Ridglea Hills area (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl |
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| 02loftsmoor |
Oct 14 2015, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 26-June 11 From: Ft. Worth TX Member No.: 13,243 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Darn, I didn't knew about Zims swap meet, I'm in the Charlotte area on business.
Let us know on the engine swap. I'm in Keller 817 715 3436 |
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