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| J P Stein |
 Nov 27 2008, 04:45 PM
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Irrelevant old fart  Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None  |
George Vellious was the idea man and produced the 915 shift conversion rear cover and the bulkhead mount for 6 cylinder engines into 914s.
How many here bought them from him? Very few, I'd wager. Where is the indignation in these cases? Why no lambasting of those who made blatant copies? What'za matter, are ya'll ignorant or just could give a shit less about ole George? I have nothing against those making these products at present. I know one of these guys personally and the other via the net...before the net actually....good folks. What is so special about Jake & Lem's case that would cause a selective uproar amongst you guys? Happy Thanksgiving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| LarryR |
Nov 27 2008, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
I thought you could not buy Vellious products any more. I would love to buy his 915 shift conversion... But I thought they kind of fell off the map.
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| brer |
Nov 27 2008, 05:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(LarryR @ Nov 27 2008, 02:54 PM)  I thought you could not buy Vellious products any more. I would love to buy his 915 shift conversion... But I thought they kind of fell off the map. You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant. |
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| stepuptotheMike |
Nov 27 2008, 05:21 PM
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medium pimpin Group: Members Posts: 565 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,769 Region Association: South East States |
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| CliffBraun |
Nov 27 2008, 05:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 26-April 06 From: San Luis Obispo,ca Member No.: 5,933 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(J P Stein @ Nov 27 2008, 02:45 PM) George Vellious was the idea man and produced the 915 shift conversion rear cover and the bulkhead mount for 6 cylinder engines into 914s. How many here bought them from him? Very few, I'd wager. Where is the indignation in these cases? Why no lambasting of those who made blatant copies? What'za matter, are ya'll ignorant or just could give a shit less about ole George? I have nothing against those making these products at present. I know one of these guys personally and the other via the net...before the net actually....good folks. What is so special about Jake & Lem's case that would cause a selective uproar amongst you guys? Happy Thanksgiving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It's more fun to poke Jake; but I'm on the other side of that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif). Speaking of thanksgiving, we've got smoked turkey, ribs, stuffing, potatoes, and more about to come off, I'm gonna need to start dieting. |
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| J P Stein |
Nov 27 2008, 05:45 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(stepuptotheMike @ Nov 27 2008, 03:21 PM) sandbox This is relevant to 914 history, dude. Why in the rush to get it off the main forum? Does this offend the Johnny come latelys? It may be ugly but so is life. Ole George may have fallen off the map and maybe with good reason, but the facts are the same regardless. |
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| southernmost914 |
Nov 27 2008, 06:06 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States 
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| LarryR |
Nov 27 2008, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
QUOTE(brer @ Nov 27 2008, 03:05 PM) QUOTE(LarryR @ Nov 27 2008, 02:54 PM) I thought you could not buy Vellious products any more. I would love to buy his 915 shift conversion... But I thought they kind of fell off the map. You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant. Excepting Alice. However, around about and just a half a mile from which railroad track? B/C I would like one of those 915 tail housings (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Nov 27 2008, 06:52 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(J P Stein @ Nov 27 2008, 02:45 PM) George Vellious was the idea man and produced the 915 shift conversion rear cover and the bulkhead mount for 6 cylinder engines into 914s. How many here bought them from him? Very few, I'd wager. Where is the indignation in these cases? Why no lambasting of those who made blatant copies? What'za matter, are ya'll ignorant or just could give a shit less about ole George? I have nothing against those making these products at present. I know one of these guys personally and the other via the net...before the net actually....good folks. What is so special about Jake & Lem's case that would cause a selective uproar amongst you guys? Happy Thanksgiving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The squeaky wheel gets the grease and I don't hear George squeaking. Just You. That makes me ignorant? |
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| stepuptotheMike |
Nov 27 2008, 07:14 PM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ Nov 27 2008, 06:45 PM) QUOTE(stepuptotheMike @ Nov 27 2008, 03:21 PM) sandbox This is relevant to 914 history, dude. Why in the rush to get it off the main forum? Does this offend the Johnny come latelys? It may be ugly but so is life. Ole George may have fallen off the map and maybe with good reason, but the facts are the same regardless. What point does it serve to create another thread just to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) ? 914 history.... please. |
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| URY914 |
Nov 27 2008, 10:21 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,520 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I hear there is a guy in China fixing outside doorhandles, but there are very few 914s in China so I'm good.
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| JRust |
Nov 27 2008, 11:21 PM
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This is what I hate about the internet & forums. People taking the oportunity to blast someone else without all the facts. Then others going off supposed facts stated by someone who doesn't have the full story to begin with. In some cases as with Jake obviously there is some truth to what happened. Being a part of the comunity I just wish people would show a little more respect of others. I realize people get screwed everyday. Deal with it privately or in a PM. These flame threads do not benefit us as a community. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) In the end things get blown out proportion & people get hurt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Let's talk about what we are doing to our cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I really love 914's & enjoy coming on to see what everyone is doing. It is a nice relief to come home & spend some time on my hobby. Especially when I haven't been able to work on my car. Helps keep me motivated. So everyone just try to keep things positive. IF YOU CAN"T SAY ANYTHING NICE (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Do what mommy used to tell you when you were a kid. As my mom put it Shut the phuck up |
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| r_towle |
Nov 27 2008, 11:27 PM
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Where is George now?
Does he still create parts for these cars? Rich |
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| sww914 |
Nov 27 2008, 11:43 PM
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JP, you're not allowed to say anything bad about Jake. It is blasphemy. He has believers and they are as offended as any Christian, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist, whatever, if you say anything negative about the messiah.
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| r_towle |
Nov 27 2008, 11:53 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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I still wanna know about George. Its a serious question...where is he now?
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| CliffBraun |
Nov 28 2008, 01:29 AM
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| carr914 |
Nov 28 2008, 06:33 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,534 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
I'll bite (a little)
1st. Didn't Velios copy the system that was in the 916? 2nd. He didn't fully develop this kit. Many mods had to be done to make it work properly. Therefore creating a need for a better kit that was supplied by others. 3rd. George hasn't been around for years. The guy that took over would never return eMails or calls. That's not what I call customer service. So why bring this up, it obviously is not a very good point-counterpoint for a discusion vs the Jake-Len thread/situation T.C. |
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| Gustl |
Nov 28 2008, 07:51 AM
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QUOTE(brer @ Nov 28 2008, 12:05 AM) You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant. is this a forum about (red) VW microbusses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Gustl |
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| brer |
Nov 28 2008, 10:34 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Gustl @ Nov 28 2008, 05:51 AM) QUOTE(brer @ Nov 28 2008, 12:05 AM) You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant. is this a forum about (red) VW microbusses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Gustl son, go sit on that bench over there marked 'group W' |
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 28 2008, 10:45 AM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Nov 28 2008, 04:33 AM) I'll bite (a little) 1st. Didn't Velios copy the system that was in the 916? 2nd. He didn't fully develop this kit. Many mods had to be done to make it work properly. Therefore creating a need for a better kit that was supplied by others. 3rd. George hasn't been around for years. The guy that took over would never return eMails or calls. That's not what I call customer service. So why bring this up, it obviously is not a very good point-counterpoint for a discusion vs the Jake-Len thread/situation T.C. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) This is what I heard, and I just confirmed it with someone who has installed a few of his kits. Product was "not quite ready for prime time" and he let the cat out of the bag. Others saw the potential and made the needed improvments. My friend says that on the list of tools needed for install he should have listed "machine shop"... |
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