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| mein_tag |
 Apr 10 2008, 11:29 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 9-April 08 From: sunny Phoenix Member No.: 8,905 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Hi i resently got my first real project. a 72' 914 for $200. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) when i got it; it was sanded down from trunk to trunk and primed only the extior. it's pretty solid on the longs but the floors are pretty bad. and the engine room.. it's even missing the battery tray.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) well i am very new at this, and am wondering should i do replacement sheet metal parts, or should craft them?
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 10 2008, 11:30 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,872 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we manufacture most of the stuff you will need
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| ericread |
Apr 10 2008, 11:31 AM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
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The smart people will chime in here pretty soon. Until then, welcome! |
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| McMark |
Apr 10 2008, 11:46 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Restoration Design makes a bunch of it as well.
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| ericread |
Apr 10 2008, 11:55 AM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 10 2008, 10:46 AM)  I thought that a lot of posts here agreed that Restoration Design made really good parts, but getting delivery of the parts was pretty iffy? Maybe somebody can chime in with more updated information. I know that George has done a good job in providing parts (AutoAtlanta), and I thought there were a couple of people in the "Member Vendor" forum that had some metal available. Just make sure you feel comfortable in dealing with the seller before you buy, unless timliness is not a big issue. Eric |
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| sean_v8_914 |
Apr 10 2008, 05:55 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
Ive heard both comments about both vendors. I have ordered from them and had good experiences. George is easier to get a hold of and his 914 knowledge is top notch. AA has made major contributions to the preservation of the 914
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| r_towle |
Apr 10 2008, 06:10 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,580 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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Call both vendors. See who has what you need in stock, buy it.
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| Joe Owensby |
Apr 10 2008, 08:39 PM
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JoeO Group: Members Posts: 527 Joined: 7-January 06 From: Spartanburg, SC Member No.: 5,385 Region Association: South East States |
I agree. I have bought from both vendors, with good service from both. I purchased the more complicated pieces like floor pans and engine shelf. I made some of the simpler things like thresholds, seat mounts, etc. If you have the cash, the parts from these vendors fits very well.
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