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sixnotfour
post Jul 31 2018, 02:23 PM
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there is a source for the blackhawk 911 fixtures, he lists them on ebay every so often..
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post Jul 31 2018, 03:15 PM
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So the services you are talking about, would one of them be checking/verifying a chassis after the longs had been repaired and the paint stripped? Or is this only for post-accident straightening?
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post Jul 31 2018, 03:24 PM
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Tempted to strip my tub and send it for repairs.
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post Aug 1 2018, 07:27 AM
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What a terrific service to have available from a well-respected and knowledgable 914 technician. Kudos to McMark for acquiring that equipment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 1 2018, 10:08 AM
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QUOTE(mbseto @ Jul 31 2018, 05:15 PM) *

So the services you are talking about, would one of them be checking/verifying a chassis after the longs had been repaired and the paint stripped? Or is this only for post-accident straightening?

This setup allows any chassis in any condition or state of repair to be evaluated, as well as repaired. Even a fully painted chassis could be checked to confirm how straight it is.

I already built door jigs.
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And I'll need to build a windshield jig.
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Between the Celette, those jigs, and the factory chassis measurements I'll be able to confidently evaluate the TRUE condition of any and all 914 bodies.

Then I start moving towards early 911 and 356 bodies.
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post Aug 1 2018, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE(Edward Blume @ Jul 31 2018, 04:20 PM) *

Congratulations! McMark is the right guy now with the right equipment! Makes me wish I lived in Michigan....

I can handle transport of any chassis that rolls. And I offer a shipping reimbursement program.

Or just move to Michigan. It's fantastic here... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Aug 1 2018, 11:20 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Aug 1 2018, 09:08 AM) *

QUOTE(mbseto @ Jul 31 2018, 05:15 PM) *

So the services you are talking about, would one of them be checking/verifying a chassis after the longs had been repaired and the paint stripped? Or is this only for post-accident straightening?

This setup allows any chassis in any condition or state of repair to be evaluated, as well as repaired. Even a fully painted chassis could be checked to confirm how straight it is.

I already built door jigs.
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And I'll need to build a windshield jig.
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Between the Celette, those jigs, and the factory chassis measurements I'll be able to confidently evaluate the TRUE condition of any and all 914 bodies.

Then I start moving towards early 911 and 356 bodies.




Hi Mark,


Do you have any plans on renting out the front window and door jigs?
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post Aug 2 2018, 04:29 AM
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Yeah, that's certainly a possibility. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Aug 2 2018, 08:10 AM
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How stripped does a chassis need to be for a basic check? Would it be feasible to drive a car in and get a check? I could see Michigan becoming a road trip destination or stop over.
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post Aug 2 2018, 08:14 AM
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You need to remove suspension. That’s what most of the measurements are based on. Usually the engine comes out.
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post Aug 2 2018, 09:13 AM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Aug 2 2018, 07:10 AM) *

How stripped does a chassis need to be for a basic check? Would it be feasible to drive a car in and get a check? I could see Michigan becoming a road trip destination or stop over.

Brent, yours probably won't fit the bench! As much welding as you've done on that car it has probably shrunk to a 3/4 scale 914 now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Aug 2 2018, 10:23 AM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Aug 2 2018, 08:13 AM) *

QUOTE(bbrock @ Aug 2 2018, 07:10 AM) *

How stripped does a chassis need to be for a basic check? Would it be feasible to drive a car in and get a check? I could see Michigan becoming a road trip destination or stop over.

Brent, yours probably won't fit the bench! As much welding as you've done on that car it has probably shrunk to a 3/4 scale 914 now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

Yeah, instead of a 914 it's a 685.5 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Aug 2 2018, 04:11 PM
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Aug 2 2018, 10:23 AM) *

QUOTE(76-914 @ Aug 2 2018, 08:13 AM) *

QUOTE(bbrock @ Aug 2 2018, 07:10 AM) *

How stripped does a chassis need to be for a basic check? Would it be feasible to drive a car in and get a check? I could see Michigan becoming a road trip destination or stop over.

Brent, yours probably won't fit the bench! As much welding as you've done on that car it has probably shrunk to a 3/4 scale 914 now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

Yeah, instead of a 914 it's a 685.5 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) But that's all by design. I want to be able to use those "compact car only" spaces when I'm done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Aug 2 2018, 04:16 PM
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You need to remove suspension. That’s what most of the measurements are based on. Usually the engine comes out.


It's that last part I was wondering about. Pulling the suspension isn't the worst job but if the engine and tranny have to be dropped as well, it starts to become a real job.
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post Aug 2 2018, 04:37 PM
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remember this guy ?? I think he sold it all to a 914 specialist in germany.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=1393641


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post Aug 2 2018, 05:21 PM
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remember this guy ?? I think he sold it all to a 914 specialist in germany.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=1393641



That was awesome for sure. Soooooo much time to build something like that..

Mark I applaud you for doing this.. Its allot of work and hope it pays off for you.
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post Aug 2 2018, 06:24 PM
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I think your new problem will be finding the time to do all these BIW commissions. You will need to give up the oil change and valve adjustment work!

To a customer a 'new' straight tub roller in primer will have a fixed value, regardless of the amount of time/materials it takes to get to that point. Unless they bring you their tub with sentimental value and an open check book to do whatever it takes. Look at the huge time/cost Michaels' /6 has required. Are you planning to do full metal prep before paint?
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post Aug 2 2018, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Aug 2 2018, 02:37 PM) *

remember this guy ?? I think he sold it all to a 914 specialist in germany.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=1393641


This frame fixture ended up in Holland. I think it’s in Arnos hands. I believe he’s willing to sell it as well.

Pete
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post Aug 2 2018, 07:46 PM
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remember this guy ?? I think he sold it all to a 914 specialist in germany.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=1393641

He said he cut it all up... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 2 2018, 08:00 PM
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its on his homepage

www.914parts.eu
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