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Mechanic help in DFW |
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! |
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 |
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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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 |
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? |
ClayPerrine |
Oct 13 2015, 05:18 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,465 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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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