 Engine Mount Bracket question, They can't cost this much... |
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| Andy Somnifac |
 Sep 27 2003, 02:57 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 27-September 03 From: Chesapeake, VA Member No.: 1,201  |
I'm in the process of doing a tail -> side shift conversion on my '71 914. Right now the major sticking point is gathering the bracketry that's needed. I see that I need to swap fom the single bracket that connects the mount bar to the engine to 2 brackets that mount the later style mount bar to the engine. I've found these parts at AA and they want $82.50 each new, or $40 each used (not to mention I don't really wish to send my business their way). I don't see how it's possible for 2 small (but yes, I know they're important) brackets to cost this much.
Are there any other sources for these brackets, or is there any way to modify the existing bracket to accomodate the new bar and motor mounts? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank, Andy http://www.somnifacient.us |
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| rhodyguy |
Sep 27 2003, 04:36 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,081 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
if you have'nt done so place a wtb in the classifieds and at pelican too. you need new rubber mounts also.
kevin |
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| Andy Somnifac |
Sep 27 2003, 05:10 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 27-September 03 From: Chesapeake, VA Member No.: 1,201 |
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Sep 27 2003, 02:36 PM) if you have'nt done so place a wtb in the classifieds and at pelican too. you need new rubber mounts also. kevin I've posted want ads on all the classified boards I know off. I have everything else needed, just need to be able to bolt the damn engine to the mount bar (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| rhodyguy |
Sep 27 2003, 05:18 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,081 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
i'm going to see dave ellison (owner, triad) in a while. he may have a set. if so i will have him contact. if it's something you got to have, you pay the price. the lack of response is an indicator of the value. good hunting. sincerly.
kevin |
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| Dave_Darling |
Sep 27 2003, 05:52 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,990 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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You can also try GPR. http://www.gprparts.com . Used would be much more economical than new, and GPR has at least some used parts. You can also talk to places like http://www.partsheaven.com .
--DD |
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| seanery |
Sep 27 2003, 09:19 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Otto has them.
in Venice, CA |
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| Andy Somnifac |
Sep 28 2003, 01:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 27-September 03 From: Chesapeake, VA Member No.: 1,201 |
Thanks for all the replys. I tracked down a set.
Andy |
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