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post Jan 9 2022, 09:11 AM
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Well...so far...I've gotten an oil tank, rocker ends, a muffler and had my bumper modified and I've been more than satisfied with the quality. I'm a long way off from finishing my car but I do alike where it is headed. Thanks, Ben.
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post Jan 9 2022, 11:16 PM
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Ben wondering if you have put any more thought to doing the GT valance cut out conversion? My beautiful GT bumper you did is crying to get rid of the crappy plastic one that doesn’t fit right and I have the old original valance in waiting.
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post Jan 10 2022, 08:56 AM
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QUOTE(wes @ Jan 9 2022, 09:16 PM) *

Ben wondering if you have put any more thought to doing the GT valance cut out conversion? My beautiful GT bumper you did is crying to get rid of the crappy plastic one that doesn’t fit right and I have the old original valance in waiting.



Maybe. It's a bunch of work and I am not sure the market would support it? I am thinking it could easily be $400 for that if not more
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post Jan 10 2022, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Jan 10 2022, 09:56 AM) *

QUOTE(wes @ Jan 9 2022, 09:16 PM) *

Ben wondering if you have put any more thought to doing the GT valance cut out conversion? My beautiful GT bumper you did is crying to get rid of the crappy plastic one that doesn’t fit right and I have the old original valance in waiting.



Maybe. It's a bunch of work and I am not sure the market would support it? I am thinking it could easily be $400 for that if not more


It's a fairly simple job for a good panel beater (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
I'm sure someone here would make you a cardboard template of the face.

I never really liked the factory GT valance as it looks like the pattern was made using the cardboard from a cereal box. For Porsche at the time a simple pattern was likely. For my teen I'm making a custom valance that the GT opening is more molded, finer, sort of a pouting bottom lip, but it won't stick out as far as the GT lip.
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post Jan 10 2022, 11:01 AM
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Maybe. It's a bunch of work and I am not sure the market would support it? I am thinking it could easily be $400 for that if not more


So that's as a conversion to a good existing valance? Your early estimate doesn't seem exorbitant for good work and a go-to solution to me vs going with a fiberglass GT piece and making it fit the car—let alone converting it for use on a non-flared car.

And of the factory valances devised for the 914, the GT and LE are my faves. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Jan 10 2022, 11:12 AM
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Ben,

I wish you the best wherever the path leads.

The 914 community is fortunate to have suppliers of integrity like Ben. I am fortunate to have acquired one of his mufflers. Had some issues with UPS damaging product in shipment. Ben went above and beyond to make it right.

Cheers.

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post Jan 10 2022, 01:36 PM
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Certainly picked up a few parts from you and thankful you're still in the business.
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post Jan 10 2022, 02:20 PM
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Ben,

I wish you the best wherever the path leads.

The 914 community is fortunate to have suppliers of integrity like Ben. I am fortunate to have acquired one of his mufflers. Had some issues with UPS damaging product in shipment. Ben went above and beyond to make it right.

Cheers.

Mike



Mike,

Thanks gosh UPS screwed that up twice. Not even sure how that was possible
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post Jan 11 2022, 09:50 AM
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Ben, It's been great doing business with you. Best wishes for your future products.

Have you considered making GT flared end pieces for the rear metal valence, similar to the GT flared end pieces you make for the side metal rocker panels?
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post Jan 11 2022, 02:15 PM
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Ben, It's been great doing business with you. Best wishes for your future products.

Have you considered making GT flared end pieces for the rear metal valence, similar to the GT flared end pieces you make for the side metal rocker panels?



Yes for sure. Maybe in the future.
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post Jan 21 2022, 08:13 PM
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Well that's it folks. Mufflers are done. Thanks again to all that supported my products

Still making tanks, sheet metal filler necks, gt rockers and will be working on oil cooler kits in the near future.
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post Jan 22 2022, 01:44 PM
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Great Guy ( @mb911 ) great products all the best Ben!
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post Jan 23 2022, 06:44 AM
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Great Guy ( @mb911 ) great products all the best Ben!



Thanks Glenn.. strange times..
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post Jan 25 2022, 09:23 AM
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@mb911 Wish you would make a nice racing style tow loop for the 914 front that works with LE spoiler. There don't seem to be any good options out there and I dread the day I ever need a flat tow.
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post Jan 25 2022, 10:47 AM
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@mb911 Wish you would make a nice racing style tow loop for the 914 front that works with LE spoiler. There don't seem to be any good options out there and I dread the day I ever need a flat tow.



Might be something to look at.. send me a PM let's talk about exactly what your looking for
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post Jan 25 2022, 10:54 AM
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Actually, I would like to add something on the front for my car to be easily pulled onto a flatbed rig for towing. (I mean, I hope I never have to have it towed again, but.....) I do not like wrapping a nylon strap around a control arm. But it seems other options hang down too low for street driving. I have a stock early front valance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jan 25 2022, 01:34 PM
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I had tow loops on the front of my teen, took them off because I hit them a few times. In my experience you don't want to hook (flatbed, etc) to the body, you want the wheels or outer suspension points. This allows the car's suspension to work, for one it makes for a much smoother ride.

What would be better is to weld in a HD mount for a 996 tow hook.
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post Jan 26 2022, 03:11 PM
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The bar I make works for the LE spoiler I made it that way so I wouldn't have to remover the lower vallance to tow. Rounded the front to hopefully help clear any bumps in the road. Made with 3/8" flat bar, and it's as close to the belly of the trunk as you can get.
Sits about the same height from belly as the A arm front guards. It actually replaces them. If you are going to leave one attached, it's my opinion that the 2 mount points should be attached, that way if you hit something, it will have additional rigidity.

They definitely need to be attached to the frame.
Also have the LE spoilers too. Perfect combo.


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post Jan 26 2022, 04:51 PM
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I like the front control arms. I know I can crank down the straps down really tight and not damage anything. I also like using straps around the wheels if they aren’t show quality. I just towed this one home last week. Straps are a little messy because my hands were cold. Practical went airborne over some train tracks but it all held tight.


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post Jan 26 2022, 04:53 PM
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I just towed this one home last week.


Nice!
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