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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,858 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
OK, so I have been speaking with Scotty B. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and have decided that I want him to handle the restoration of my car's chassis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) .
We have tentatively decided the car will be going to him in April once the winter passes and he has room in his shop. The problem is how do I get it there? My car is in Alamo, CA 94507 and he is in Charles City, VA 23030. Does anyone in this club happen to be driving a transport truck with room on it? I am willing to pay of course. I am just hoping not to have to pay $800 like the shippers are quoting me. Timing is completely flexible. The car is fully assembled but not running so it will have to be winched up onto the trunk. Let me know if you are interested or know someone willing to help an old man out. Thanks in advance, Michael |
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,858 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Yeah, the car is not drivable w/o doing brakes, gas lines, major oil leak repair, engine service, tires, etc. I will not be doing that work just to drive it before it comes apart.
Also, I know there are many reputable shops right here in CA and no disrespect to any of them. I am sure they all do excellent work too. This was a tough call for me. I have read a lot about a lot of shops around here and personally visited some shops. It would be much easier to keep it here in the Bay Area and be able to visit while the work was in progress for sure. However, ultimately, Scotty B. was the clear front runner and came highly recommended and is a 914 freak. In the end, the cost to transport it will be insignificant when compared to everything else regarding this car. Downside, I will probably only get to visit the car once while it is in progress. However I know Scotty will take lots of pictures of the progress to keep me, and all of you, well informed. I look forward to seeing this build thread from start to finish as (another) nice restoration documentation. By the way, at this point, Irish Green is going to be the color. Close seconds are Light Ivory and Adriatic Blue - in that order. Please, please do not try to talk me into painting it the original gold metallic; it ain't going to happen. I know some love that color but I am not in that camp. |
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