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Look what's behind the 'porsche' reflector, Body shop recommendations for Houston Area? |
purple |
Aug 7 2007, 01:46 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
Hey Guys,
The attached picture shows what I'm talking about, 6 GIANT holes for the reflector, which looks like trash (on my car anyway). because of all the cracking and bits missing. Can you guys recommend a body shop in the Houston area? I'd like to get these holes fixed. Do you guys know how much it would cost? I'd like to check with you guys before I let my fingers do the walking... Thanks Attached image(s) |
Bogaat |
Aug 7 2007, 02:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Charleston, SC Member No.: 7,436 |
I had mine all welded up and primered for 4 hours labor ($40 per). It looks so much better. I had the 6 big a$$ holes as well.
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Steve Thacker |
Aug 7 2007, 02:06 PM
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UMMMPH Yea Baby Yea ! UMMMPH Group: Members Posts: 1,089 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Pickerington, Ohio Member No.: 113 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
To save some cash , find someone who can weld them up and grind the welds smooth. This will save you some cash and the body guys can fix it quicker and easier. just my .02Ç worth
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purple |
Aug 7 2007, 02:45 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
The only guy i know that can weld & grind smooth lives in San antonio. So, no dice there.
I contacted a body shop in town, about 10 miles away, hopefully they respond to the picture email i sent. $160 doesnt sound bad |
thomasotten |
Aug 7 2007, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,545 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
The only guy i know that can weld & grind smooth lives in San antonio. So, no dice there. You must be talking about me. I'm in San Antonio and did the very thing... Look, mine had an extra hole... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1134540019.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1134540138.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1134540204.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1134540248.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1134540571.jpg) |
GWN7 |
Aug 7 2007, 04:44 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Those are "speed holes"...makes the car go faster....Simpsons quote (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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purple |
Aug 7 2007, 05:11 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
you know, I've heard it said once upon a time 'you're not a real man unless you can weld'
I guess I'm not a real man, god I wish I had the equipment to weld, and the skills...but I dont want to pay for that. Nice work Thomas |
Spoke |
Aug 7 2007, 05:56 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
It's not my place to tell you how to spend your money, but the cost to weld those 4 holes will put you well on your way to owning a welder. I finally bought one 2 years ago and so far I've welded:
o red 914 rusted out trunk floor section o red 914 broken muffler hanger o red 914 broken swaybar tab o red 914 tons of seams from the rear end accident o red 914 rusted inside rear trunk lid o red 914 ripped muffler exhaust pipe support o red 914 broken trunk spring stud o red 914 ripped and rusted rear valence o red 914 added bolts to muffler heat shield so I can unbolt the shield o buddy's VW bus muffler rips o buddy's BMW rusted muffler o Green 914 pancaked rear fender ripped when pounded out. o Green 914 rusted passenger rear suspension console o Green 914 holes from rear reflector (6 holes) o Green 914 antenna mast hole - nice and smooth now o Green 914 front trunk weatherstrip channel rust holes Still to go: o Green 914 passenger front fender rust through o Green 914 rocker panel rust (both sides) o Green 914 ripped rear valence o Green 914 add bolts to muffler heat shield so I can unbolt the shield o Green 914 rips in metal under rear fender by the valence I had no experience welding so I'm learning on the job and getting much better at it. I've gone from a being a terrible welder to a really bad welder and getting better on every weld. Spoke |
PanelBilly |
Aug 7 2007, 07:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I also think you should buy a welder and learn to do it yourself. Do a little internet study on the art or go to your local library and read a book on the subject. Your investment can be as little as $300 for a used unit with a tank. Get the guy who sells it to you give you a little lesson to show that the unit works. Home depot has a cheep unit that has a gas "add on kit" that will work fine for all the body work you'll ever do.
And after you fix those holes, maybe you can tack on some steel flairs! |
purple |
Aug 7 2007, 09:37 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
I'll get a welder when I get a house. Right now I've got my 914 in an apartment garage, and there is no 220V main in there.
And for the record, billy, I like the slim look of the original. I got away from the miata because of the hideous flares...i'm not going to add some more flares to a car i like just the way it is...minus the 'speed holes' |
thomasotten |
Aug 8 2007, 09:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,545 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
You don't need 220V. Mine is 120 and you can weld anything on a 914 with it. $375 with a tank of gas is all you will spend.
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purple |
Aug 8 2007, 10:34 AM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
Is it a mig welder thomas?
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Chuck |
Aug 10 2007, 10:38 PM
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What it eventually will look like . . . . Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Maple Grove, MN Member No.: 7,632 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Yep, you can pick up a Lincoln Weld Pack at Home Depot. 110V welder. Add a tank and you're set. I looked at doing that until my bro said I could borrow his.
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degreeoff |
Aug 11 2007, 10:22 AM
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I like big butts and I can not lie! Group: Members Posts: 1,622 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Booowieeee MD (near DC) Member No.: 275 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
you know, I've heard it said once upon a time 'you're not a real man unless you can weld' I guess I'm not a real man, god I wish I had the equipment to weld, and the skills...but I dont want to pay for that. Nice work Thomas Now you can rent a mig for 50 +(-) a day and learn on scrap metal (home depot) and say you are a man....its not that hard. I would go B-3 and just clean the holes around the edge to bare metal and fill it in...zap zap zap zap zap zap zap zap But then again my mantra is...how hard can it be? |
thomasotten |
Aug 11 2007, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,545 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
Every 914 should have come from the factory with a personal mig welder...
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Chuck |
Aug 11 2007, 10:45 AM
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What it eventually will look like . . . . Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Maple Grove, MN Member No.: 7,632 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Every 914 should have come from the factory with a personal mig welder... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Yep, they should have permanently grounded it to the passenger longitudinal. |
JPB |
Aug 11 2007, 10:51 AM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Go to Lowes and get a 110 Volt flux core welder. If you are having a hard time welding with it, have a 914 weld party. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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michaelt55 |
Aug 11 2007, 11:01 AM
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Graduate of Life's experiences Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None |
purple..
two things.. I live in Katy... I know a great body shop but they charge $$$$ If you want to try a flux welder, you can borrow mine... Michael |
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