 EASY is closing, another shop bites the dust., Might still have gatherings at the old location |
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| JeffBowlsby |
 Nov 22 2017, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Nov 22 2017, 12:34 PM)  Pelican has been sold as well ... What? Wayne took a golden parachute? He's just a kid still... |
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 22 2017, 02:46 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,577 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Nov 22 2017, 05:44 PM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Nov 22 2017, 12:34 PM) Pelican has been sold as well ... What? Wayne took a golden parachute? He's just a kid still... Or a golden shower. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Heard this from a reliable source... |
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| Chris Pincetich |
Nov 22 2017, 11:23 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
Now it makes sense....
I went there 2 weeks ago as final rustoration is taking place on my 914 before I sell it soon. Jim knew he had the interior part I wanted, and climbed over a bunch of stuff to get it...lots of cracking and crunching as he literally walked on top of other parts to get mine. I guess all that random plastic and vinyl ain't really worth the move... I wonder if this next next Saturday, the first one in December, will be a special send-off gathering? Could be epic! I love donuts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) My 1.7 TIV came from EASY. It cost less than $500 and is still running strong 10 years later! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I lived in Emeryville for a year and dropped by EASY almost as often as I ate at Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe. Fun times. EASY will be missed!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Unobtanium-inc |
Nov 23 2017, 10:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,202 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 22 2017, 09:43 AM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Nov 21 2017, 06:08 PM) Known for a year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Same here, doesn't make it suck any less ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Yeah, it was the worst kept secret, but sad nonetheless. |
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| wes |
Nov 23 2017, 01:32 PM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California
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Sad one of those places you looked forward to going to get needed parts at a fair price and left with not only the needed parts but the good feeling of friendship. I first bought a good set of 914 Fuchs for my first 914 many years back!
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| 914_7T3 |
Feb 6 2018, 11:39 AM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,847 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California
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I just sourced some parts there yesterday. Official word is that they have until the end of the month to be out of the building and parts are on the way to the dump. If anyone needs anything or wants to save these parts now would be a good time to step up.
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| Olympic 914 |
Feb 6 2018, 02:57 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(914 7T3 @ Feb 6 2018, 12:39 PM) I just sourced some parts there yesterday. Official word is that they have until the end of the month to be out of the building and parts are on the way to the dump. If anyone needs anything or wants to save these parts now would be a good time to step up. Adam, Sounds like its right down your alley. just far... |
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| Sea Dragon 914 |
Feb 6 2018, 03:30 PM
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I was there on Saturday. It was nice to see a few old friends I haven't seen in a long time. Only 4 914s there including mine. Not a great showing for 914s but there were a lot of bathtubs and 911s of course. We did beat the 924/928 contingent in that I only saw 2 there.
Tried to find a passenger side rocker but none to be found. Forgot to ask if they had any instrument panels left. Mine's a bit rusty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) If they are still open until the end of the month, I'll try to stop by again when I get back from Seattle. |
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| mepstein |
Feb 6 2018, 04:07 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,256 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Nov 22 2017, 03:46 PM) QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Nov 22 2017, 05:44 PM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Nov 22 2017, 12:34 PM) Pelican has been sold as well ... What? Wayne took a golden parachute? He's just a kid still... Or a golden shower. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Heard this from a reliable source... Yep, pelican is sold. I think he got out at the top of the market or just a little after. |
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| Unobtanium-inc |
Feb 6 2018, 05:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,202 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Olympic 914 @ Feb 6 2018, 12:57 PM) QUOTE(914 7T3 @ Feb 6 2018, 12:39 PM) I just sourced some parts there yesterday. Official word is that they have until the end of the month to be out of the building and parts are on the way to the dump. If anyone needs anything or wants to save these parts now would be a good time to step up. Adam, Sounds like its right down your alley. just far... I was at EASY several years ago, crawled around for a couple of days, not much there that I didn't already have. Jim was smart about selling parts, he had a mantra that he taught me, which I live by daily. "I'm not running a fucking museum, I'm selling Porsche parts, if you want it, I'll sell it." I know far too many guys running their own museums, and not selling things. Jim sold his stuff, and kept legions of cars both running and looking cool. The only thing I razz him about is the car's he scrapped, like the 58 Carrera. |
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| ConeDodger |
Feb 6 2018, 05:31 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,577 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Just another EASY story...
I went in to EASY a year or two back. My youngest has a 944 and the rear hatch has separated the metal trim from the glass. Jim and John described it as one of the most common 944 problems with power steering pump being #2 or #3. I asked if they had a good one and Jim said "I don't think I've seen one come through that didn't have the same problem he (Nicho) already had. A year later, I drop in again. John says "Hey, Jim hid something for you." He takes me back in the back and there is the holy 944 grail. A perfect rear hatch. They sell it to me for $100 bucks. That might not mean anything to you until I tell you that if you go to your Porsche dealer, you can buy a brand new one, without the spoiler, for $2500.00! Most places try to get a percentage of the new price and I'm sure it isn't <5%! Thanks for the deal and the memories John and Jim! Good luck in the future! |
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| Unobtanium-inc |
Feb 6 2018, 07:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,202 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Feb 6 2018, 03:31 PM) Just another EASY story... I went in to EASY a year or two back. My youngest has a 944 and the rear hatch has separated the metal trim from the glass. Jim and John described it as one of the most common 944 problems with power steering pump being #2 or #3. I asked if they had a good one and Jim said "I don't think I've seen one come through that didn't have the same problem he (Nicho) already had. A year later, I drop in again. John says "Hey, Jim hid something for you." He takes me back in the back and there is the holy 944 grail. A perfect rear hatch. They sell it to me for $100 bucks. That might not mean anything to you until I tell you that if you go to your Porsche dealer, you can buy a brand new one, without the spoiler, for $2500.00! Most places try to get a percentage of the new price and I'm sure it isn't <5%! Thanks for the deal and the memories John and Jim! Good luck in the future! Jim was good about saving things for the right guy, years ago I was cobbling together my first roadster and Jim had an NOS windshield post receiver in his glass case, he sent it to me. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| pete000 |
Feb 6 2018, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
Is there any truth to this rumor Wayne sold Pelican? I see nothing published.
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