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> Anyone looking flares to be installed?
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post Jul 2 2025, 08:43 PM
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I could think of a few non 914 world people locally to socal that would want that.
Also the weather is better out here than wisconsin in december
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post Jul 3 2025, 04:11 PM
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This has nothing to do with Ben and his work. I have used his services several times and it is always most excellent.

When is a 914 a good candidate for flares? Years, mods, condition, pluses and minuses???
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post Jul 3 2025, 05:28 PM
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This has nothing to do with Ben and his work. I have used his services several times and it is always most excellent.

When is a 914 a good candidate for flares? Years, mods, condition, pluses and minuses???



All of them are good candidates IMHO
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post Jul 3 2025, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Jul 3 2025, 03:28 PM) *

QUOTE(NARP74 @ Jul 3 2025, 02:11 PM) *

This has nothing to do with Ben and his work. I have used his services several times and it is always most excellent.

When is a 914 a good candidate for flares? Years, mods, condition, pluses and minuses???



All of them are good candidates IMHO

Ben, if you do a west coast TIG-Tour, I hope that you sell t shirts with each location printed on the back. I want a burgundy hoodie with the gold ink.
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post Sep 2 2025, 02:54 PM
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For the west coast guys, I'm in northern Santa Barbara county and have a shop on my property that could accommodate this work. I spoke with Ben and can arrange for flights. If anyone has TIG equipment available to use, that would be helpful as I don't have that equipment at present. We could also arrange to have some work done at my place and some work done at a suitable location in the LA basin.

I'll let Ben decide on the most suitable dates, but I think he said late December or early January would work best for him.
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post Sep 2 2025, 05:51 PM
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QUOTE(js7853 @ Sep 2 2025, 01:54 PM) *

For the west coast guys, I'm in northern Santa Barbara county and have a shop on my property that could accommodate this work. I spoke with Ben and can arrange for flights. If anyone has TIG equipment available to use, that would be helpful as I don't have that equipment at present. We could also arrange to have some work done at my place and some work done at a suitable location in the LA basin.

I'll let Ben decide on the most suitable dates, but I think he said late December or early January would work best for him.


Does that mean Santa Maria area?
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post Sep 2 2025, 06:23 PM
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Basically I am looking for 2 /3 cars max for the week. It maybe a great time to watch and learn for those considering doing it
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post Sep 2 2025, 06:24 PM
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QUOTE(Cfletch @ Sep 2 2025, 03:51 PM) *

QUOTE(js7853 @ Sep 2 2025, 01:54 PM) *

For the west coast guys, I'm in northern Santa Barbara county and have a shop on my property that could accommodate this work. I spoke with Ben and can arrange for flights. If anyone has TIG equipment available to use, that would be helpful as I don't have that equipment at present. We could also arrange to have some work done at my place and some work done at a suitable location in the LA basin.

I'll let Ben decide on the most suitable dates, but I think he said late December or early January would work best for him.


Does that mean Santa Maria area?



That’s not a me question as I know nothing of the geography of California
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post Sep 5 2025, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(Cfletch @ Sep 2 2025, 04:51 PM) *

QUOTE(js7853 @ Sep 2 2025, 01:54 PM) *

For the west coast guys, I'm in northern Santa Barbara county and have a shop on my property that could accommodate this work. I spoke with Ben and can arrange for flights. If anyone has TIG equipment available to use, that would be helpful as I don't have that equipment at present. We could also arrange to have some work done at my place and some work done at a suitable location in the LA basin.

I'll let Ben decide on the most suitable dates, but I think he said late December or early January would work best for him.


Does that mean Santa Maria area?

Yes, actually in the Santa Maria valley, but not in the city itself.
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post Sep 5 2025, 05:02 PM
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QUOTE(NARP74 @ Jul 3 2025, 06:11 PM) *

This has nothing to do with Ben and his work. I have used his services several times and it is always most excellent.

When is a 914 a good candidate for flares? Years, mods, condition, pluses and minuses???

Any year is as good as the next. The least rust and accident damage possible.
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post Sep 7 2025, 06:11 AM
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So this is on the radar for December/Jan. I plan to be there for a week. Jim will be the first car. That may take me the whole week though so maybe not able to do any other cars.
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post Oct 1 2025, 09:57 AM
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It’s looking like I will be in California around December 17 ish for about a week
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post Oct 5 2025, 06:00 AM
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I am going to start booking summer soon. If you are interested let me know. Local folks from Chicago-Madison no additional charges as it easy to get to you. For out of state folks beyond an easy drive home you would be on for hotel, airfare, meals, and providing welding equipment.
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post Oct 10 2025, 05:35 PM
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Ok so far heading to Santa Barbara area in December then Carmel area In April. The April trip I would like to get 3-4 cars lined up so probably spend 2 weeks that time.
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Edit on above.

Santa Maria in December and late April San Francisco and possibly ukiah then fly/drive to riverside? Let start lining up some more cars. I can also go to Oregon if there is interest
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I’m underway Ben. I followed up on a recommendation from Ben @ Martin Mid Engine. We’re doing the rust repairs and flares at Ken Dawson’s shop in Springfield, Oregon.
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post Oct 19 2025, 02:06 PM
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@mb911 - Ben - If you get to San Francisco, let me know where. I'd love to come meet you. Or, if you're driving from SF to Ukiah, you'll pass right by me in Petaluma. Even better would be to host a lunch At The Red Barn with you and the local 914 crew.
Keep me posted about your plans?
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post Oct 20 2025, 04:14 AM
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@mb911 - Ben - If you get to San Francisco, let me know where. I'd love to come meet you. Or, if you're driving from SF to Ukiah, you'll pass right by me in Petaluma. Even better would be to host a lunch At The Red Barn with you and the local 914 crew.
Keep me posted about your plans?



I will be driving that way for sure. I will keep you posted.
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post Oct 27 2025, 05:35 PM
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So the San Fran job maybe off the books. Waiting to hear back. If thats the case I have one in Ukiah and then head to riverside area but the 2 jobs I have lined up will not pencil out for 2 cars and 8 hour drive time so I need to find a few more by Bruces place to make this work.
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I wish I had this opportunity when my flares were installed. I paid about the same amount, years ago, for an inferior job.
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