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> Restoration Part Next!, Body and Paint Work!!
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post Apr 13 2005, 03:24 AM
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I need to never ever come to these threads with friggin' beautiful restores being done! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)

That is going to be one fantastic example of a 914 when you get her done William!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)
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post Apr 13 2005, 04:57 AM
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QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Apr 13 2005, 02:43 AM)
Them sure are mighty purdy parts!! I think I might have put some fingerprints on'em...LOL

That one is done right!

Everything was perfect when I opened up the three boxes to examine the contents. The parts were packaged as though they were being shipped by UPS or Fedex, even though I was at the Type 4 Store to pick them up and bring them back with me. No short cuts were taken.
The day I arrived I presented Jake with my shopping list that William had approved. Jake didn't even have to think about it. He knew he had all the parts and even knew what I had forgotten to include on the list to complete the engine. I couldn't find some of the part #s on his store website in advance but Jake knew the part #s off the top of his head. I had suggested to William that he purchase the "flywheel kit" from Pelican because there was no "kit" listed at The Type 4 Store. Jake had all the pieces and the price was much better than from Pelican as well. OK, the flywheel isn't new, it's reconditioned, but it looks perfect to me!
William and I got a little impatient during the week while I was at Aircooled Technology. Jake had the list. How come it wasn't being taken care of? Well, good work takes time, and as it turned out, the transaction was completed and the parts ready for shipping before I was ready to leave!
Sometimes it pays to shut up and wait, and let the right people do their thing.
A similar impatience took a hold of us regarding the cylinder heads. We thought Len Hoffman told us the heads were ready. I was going to pick them up while I was in Georgia. That didn't happen because Len got sick and couldn't work for several days. He ended up shipping the heads to me and I got them on Monday. Why were we impatient, I don't know. It's not like we were ready for them yet. Even though these heads needed some crack repairs Len told me he thought they were some of the best 2 liter heads he had worked on. They look perfect! The work cost a bit more than William or I anticipated but, you know, when you are dealing with special work, you get what you pay for!
Now the burden is on me. I have to do an expert job of assembling this collection of pieces so William can enjoy driving his new 914 for years to come. I only hope I can live up to the standard already set by our suppliers. I'd better wear gloves so I don't smudge Jake and Len's fingerprints. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 13 2005, 06:01 AM
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Thanks for posting all the progress it’s really exciting to see all the hard work and Dollars going in to your car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
I’m a sucker for blue cars and Lapis is one of my favorites. I can’t wait to see how the topside will look with paint. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)

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post Apr 13 2005, 06:12 AM
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Chris and Jake (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) Thank you for posting those pictures Chris. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) I will call you late Friday to make final details to come to CT on Saturday with the rest of the parts. Hot Damn (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) this thing is looking good! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif)
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post Apr 13 2005, 07:50 AM
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Paint it already! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)

We're Jones'n DAMNIT (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif)
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post Apr 13 2005, 01:13 PM
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Hey Eric: will probably post progress pictures tomorrow. A Tech Professional Auto Body got busy while the suspension work was being done, so they finally pushed it into their shop today. By the way, my core pedal assembly is headed your way. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 15 2005, 10:12 AM
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Well it is painted. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif)


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post Apr 15 2005, 10:13 AM
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post Apr 15 2005, 10:13 AM
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post Apr 15 2005, 10:14 AM
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Can't wait to take pictures in the sun light. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)


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post Apr 15 2005, 10:15 AM
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post Apr 15 2005, 10:16 AM
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The guys at A Tech Professional Auto Body in Peabody, MA did an outstanding job. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)


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post Apr 15 2005, 10:18 AM
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Got to go do a deposition now. Will pick the car up (on flat bed) today and post more pictures this evening. Tomorrow I meet with Chris Foley to start the next installment. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)


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post Apr 15 2005, 10:32 AM
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FUNTASTIC!
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post Apr 15 2005, 10:50 AM
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Whew...

Excellent. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Apr 15 2005, 10:54 AM
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that is an awsome color, cant wait to see it in the light
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post Apr 15 2005, 12:55 PM
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is that 99 Saab blue?

i ask b/c my bug is...


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post Apr 15 2005, 01:26 PM
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William, It's looking very good! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) After seeing yellow and orange projects (not that there's anything wrong with that!), it's strange to see a metallic blue. I can't wait to see it all together.
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post Apr 15 2005, 02:13 PM
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Paint is Porsche color: Lapis Blue Metallic!!! A Tech sprayed 5 coats of color and then 3 coats of clear. It is fantastic!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)
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post Apr 15 2005, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE (william harris @ Apr 15 2005, 11:16 AM)
The guys at A Tech Professional Auto Body in Peabody, MA did an outstanding job. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)

Wow, that is a fantastic paint job.

BTW, how the hell did they get the paper taped on the car, did someone get inside and underneath the car? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)
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