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r_towle
post Sep 29 2003, 05:50 PM
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Is there a need for East Coast restoration services here??
I am talking about all the nasty rust replacement, body and paint resto work??

I am thinking about doing an Aircooled resto business.
All the old guys are gone and I feel a vaccuum is here.

I know Chris Foley can take care of the heavy welding, I can do the sheet metal work and body and paint...
there is an Excellent engine guy here, Boston Engines that does it all.

sooo..is there a need???

Rich
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post Sep 29 2003, 05:58 PM
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there's a $3k 914-6 minus engine in MA that needs some welding love. has some good parts on it. fix it up and paint it, let's see what you can do! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 29 2003, 06:07 PM
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I plan on it if its still available in a month or so...
If not, I have a line on a few barn finds here as well...a new six is in my future for next season...

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post Sep 29 2003, 06:17 PM
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Yes there is a need. And I'm among the needees. Rust never sleeps 'round here...

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post Sep 29 2003, 06:21 PM
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Joe,
I dropped you an e-mail.

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post Sep 29 2003, 06:24 PM
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Well, I've descided not to send another 914 to the grave, so Chris will be getting my car for the more serious welding work. I could use a contact for the rest of the car. What I have in mind won't be simple though. As far as engines go, I don't know what I'll end up with, but it won't be this 2.0L.

If you need a custom guy, let me know.
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post Sep 29 2003, 06:30 PM
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Drop me an email, let me know what you are trying to do...There are alot of hidden resources on the East coast..the Platinum Coast.

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post Sep 29 2003, 08:00 PM
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I am always looking for good trustworthy folks to work on my car. I have a minor rust issue I want fixed.

So, yes there is interest.
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post Sep 30 2003, 05:43 AM
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I have some modifications to do to my rear fenders.... I got some replacement sheet metal, around 8 to 10 inches wide to cut out weld into place....I can use some motivation and hand holding........lets talk...thanks, herb
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post Sep 30 2003, 06:22 AM
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Wow, good MA, NH, ME turnout. I didn't know that there were so many of us.

I am at a cross roads with my car now. Mechanicaly, its exelent, but the rust is creaping in, and the paint sucks. I dont really want to sink a lot of $ into it cus I am thinking about a 6, but it might not take much.

How set up are you and where are you located?

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post Sep 30 2003, 05:01 PM
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i'm gonna keep you on the email list rich.....

never know when i'm gonna NEED to get flares on the 73 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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post Oct 1 2003, 08:33 PM
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You wouldn't retire early off of me, but someday I'll decide
to finally get suspension ear braces in, and need one
piece of the stiff kit behind the jack posts.
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post Oct 2 2003, 11:47 AM
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Rich,
There are quite a few 914's around southern MA & RI all needing repair. They do not no who to turn to for this kind of work. But remember, they are people who don't want to spend a lot, either. The return on investment for these owners isn't there yet. Perfect 914's are still a better investment than spending mega $$$. Is there a need? Probably. But you ain't gonna get "rich".
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post Oct 2 2003, 06:02 PM
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OK Then,

I will be willing to start this adventure nights and weekends for the beginning.

Mark,
I will be doing a set of ears soon, I will let you know and you can come and watch the process.

This is the kind of manly welding that the East Coast guys must endure....
BTW We might get a nice frost this evening, salt is on its way!!!!


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