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| McMark |
 Jul 30 2018, 11:39 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  |
Well, I started on this path a long time ago. Back in 2011, I pick up a Celette bench on Craigslist. I rented fixtures a few times, but along the way Celette moved everything to a newer setup/system and trashed the old fixtures.
Last year I was able to get the new style adapters but would still need to rent fixtures. So it was nice to have the capability, but rental fees meant that expediency was critical. For a project like SirAndy's 914-6 there will be a lot of measuring, checking, cutting, welding, etc. That translates to a lot of time on the bench, and the less I feel the need to rush, the better. When straightening a chassis, it's critical that you have a plan and make pulls and adjustments in the correct order. Restoration Design just started carrying their own set of fixtures that are compatible with what I have now. They had the early 911 fixtures, but thankfully they jumped on the 914 next. So I just placed my order for these. Now I'll have everything in house to put cars up on fixtures for straightening, major rust repair, and/or cage work. This is a huge development for Original Customs. I've always done rust repair, but this is the first time that I'll start offering a 'chassis restoration service' for both individuals and other shops. So anyone, anywhere can ship their chassis here and get back a solid and straight body, ready to build on. I'll also be on the lookout for suitable cars to straighten/repair and sell ready to run, 'off the shelf'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) I can't wait to get started, then add early 911 and 356 fixtures... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.restoration-design.com-419-1532972340.1.jpg) |
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| bbrock |
Aug 2 2018, 08:10 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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How stripped does a chassis need to be for a basic check? Would it be feasible to drive a car in and get a check? I could see Michigan becoming a road trip destination or stop over.
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| 76-914 |
Aug 2 2018, 09:13 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Aug 2 2018, 07:10 AM)  How stripped does a chassis need to be for a basic check? Would it be feasible to drive a car in and get a check? I could see Michigan becoming a road trip destination or stop over. Brent, yours probably won't fit the bench! As much welding as you've done on that car it has probably shrunk to a 3/4 scale 914 now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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| KELTY360 |
Aug 2 2018, 10:23 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,089 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Aug 2 2018, 08:13 AM) QUOTE(bbrock @ Aug 2 2018, 07:10 AM) How stripped does a chassis need to be for a basic check? Would it be feasible to drive a car in and get a check? I could see Michigan becoming a road trip destination or stop over. Brent, yours probably won't fit the bench! As much welding as you've done on that car it has probably shrunk to a 3/4 scale 914 now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Yeah, instead of a 914 it's a 685.5 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| bbrock |
Aug 2 2018, 04:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Aug 2 2018, 10:23 AM) QUOTE(76-914 @ Aug 2 2018, 08:13 AM) QUOTE(bbrock @ Aug 2 2018, 07:10 AM) How stripped does a chassis need to be for a basic check? Would it be feasible to drive a car in and get a check? I could see Michigan becoming a road trip destination or stop over. Brent, yours probably won't fit the bench! As much welding as you've done on that car it has probably shrunk to a 3/4 scale 914 now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Yeah, instead of a 914 it's a 685.5 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) But that's all by design. I want to be able to use those "compact car only" spaces when I'm done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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McMark 914 Body In White Jul 30 2018, 11:39 AM
914forme Nice Mark, our community has needed this service f... Jul 30 2018, 11:43 AM BeatNavy Excellent, I may be in need before TOO long... :sh... Jul 30 2018, 11:45 AM ValcoOscar Mark-
Congrats..
I hope you have a large shop. I... Jul 30 2018, 11:47 AM SirAndy For a project like SirAndy's 914-6 there will ... Jul 30 2018, 11:55 AM
Andyrew
For a project like SirAndy's 914-6 there will... Jul 30 2018, 12:10 PM ConeDodger
For a project like SirAndy's 914-6 there will... Jul 30 2018, 12:45 PM
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For a project like SirAndy's 914-6 there will... Jul 30 2018, 06:28 PM mepstein I think the 914 community might underestimate the ... Jul 30 2018, 12:11 PM McMark
I think the 914 community might underestimate the... Jul 30 2018, 01:03 PM horizontally-opposed
...if you're embarking on a full restoration ... Jul 30 2018, 05:01 PM Unobtanium-inc
I think the 914 community might underestimate the... Jul 30 2018, 07:25 PM Cairo94507 I almost wet myself with Andy's reply. I can ... Jul 30 2018, 12:43 PM Dave_Darling Awesome, Mark!
--DD Jul 30 2018, 04:03 PM Garold Shaffer :trophy: I think I may know a guy or two that can ... Jul 30 2018, 09:03 PM McMark
:trophy: I think I may know a guy or two that can... Jul 31 2018, 05:18 AM Chris H. Very exciting development Mark. To be able to sta... Jul 31 2018, 07:58 AM Perry Kiehl My solution is much more crude.
I found an old B... Jul 31 2018, 01:18 PM Perry Kiehl I’d be very curious to know if the adapters and ... Jul 31 2018, 01:50 PM Edward Blume Congratulations! McMark is the right guy now w... Jul 31 2018, 02:20 PM McMark
Congratulations! McMark is the right guy now ... Aug 1 2018, 10:10 AM sixnotfour there is a source for the blackhawk 911 fixtures, ... Jul 31 2018, 02:23 PM mbseto So the services you are talking about, would one o... Jul 31 2018, 03:15 PM McMark
So the services you are talking about, would one ... Aug 1 2018, 10:08 AM Luke M
So the services you are talking about, would one... Aug 1 2018, 11:20 AM r_towle Tempted to strip my tub and send it for repairs. Jul 31 2018, 03:24 PM Cairo94507 What a terrific service to have available from a w... Aug 1 2018, 07:27 AM McMark Yeah, that's certainly a possibility. :idea: Aug 2 2018, 04:29 AM mepstein You need to remove suspension. That’s what most ... Aug 2 2018, 08:14 AM bbrock
You need to remove suspension. That’s what most... Aug 2 2018, 04:16 PM sixnotfour remember this guy ?? I think he sold it all to a 9... Aug 2 2018, 04:37 PM mb911
remember this guy ?? I think he sold it all to a ... Aug 2 2018, 05:21 PM peteyd
remember this guy ?? I think he sold it all to a ... Aug 2 2018, 07:25 PM Andyrew
remember this guy ?? I think he sold it all to a ... Aug 2 2018, 07:46 PM Jeff Bowlsby I think your new problem will be finding the time ... Aug 2 2018, 06:24 PM peteyd its on his homepage
www.914parts.eu Aug 2 2018, 08:00 PM Andyrew Must had been another guy that I remember. Aug 2 2018, 08:02 PM McMark :boing:
They're HERE!!!
:monkeyd... Aug 3 2018, 02:02 PM SirAndy :boing: Aug 3 2018, 02:09 PM Perry Kiehl Beeyooteeful! Aug 3 2018, 02:16 PM peteyd :headbanger: :headbanger: Aug 3 2018, 05:52 PM rick 918-S Nice going Mark and Andy! Thanks for getting ... Aug 14 2018, 11:24 AM seanery pretty bad ass Mark! Aug 15 2018, 12:53 AM ConeDodger
pretty bad ass Mark!
Say... didn’t you ru... Aug 15 2018, 01:03 AM seanery Man, that sure was a long time ago!!
12 y... Oct 23 2018, 03:48 PM SirAndy :( Oct 23 2018, 02:42 PM Andyrew
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I don't like the looks of this..... :pok... Oct 23 2018, 08:11 PM SirAndy
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I don't like the looks of this..... :pok... Oct 24 2018, 12:36 AM Cairo94507 I am fully aware of the delays and setbacks that h... Oct 24 2018, 06:54 AM McMark Sorry guys, it's been a crazy few months. :wa... Nov 5 2018, 07:30 AM Cairo94507 Truly a class act. Andy's car is in good hand... Nov 5 2018, 07:56 AM Krieger Good work Mark! What a pain. Maybe you could... Nov 5 2018, 08:34 AM rick 918-S Nice research Mark. Guess I am back to building a ... Nov 5 2018, 05:48 PM mepstein Wouldn’t the front towers be the same as the 911... Nov 5 2018, 06:01 PM McMark Nice research Mark. Guess I am back to building a ... Nov 6 2018, 07:09 AM rick 918-S
Nice research Mark. Guess I am back to building a... Nov 6 2018, 07:24 AM McMark Got all the modeling done and got all the plates l... Nov 20 2018, 09:01 AM FlacaProductions You guys are awesome taking this on. Quality. Nov 6 2018, 06:58 PM BPic Amazing stuff Mark!! Mad skills and patien... Nov 20 2018, 09:11 AM KELTY360 One small step for man.......one giant leap for 91... Nov 20 2018, 09:21 AM TravisNeff I admire your perseverance and attention to detail... Nov 20 2018, 09:35 AM Krieger Nice work! Is this one of the fixtures that d... Nov 20 2018, 09:45 AM McMark
Nice work! Is this one of the fixtures that ... Nov 20 2018, 03:21 PM SirAndy Hey Andy, while you're waiting for me to get t... Nov 20 2018, 08:48 PM Cairo94507 Amazing. It is comforting to know you will have t... Nov 20 2018, 11:02 AM SirAndy I am sure SirAndy is very very happy too. :beer2... Nov 20 2018, 11:38 AM rick 918-S Nice. Several months back now I approached another... Nov 21 2018, 01:07 PM McMark Nearly done with the fixtures. A bunch of stupid ... Dec 18 2018, 02:30 PM BPic Quite impressive!! :popcorn: :popcorn: Dec 18 2018, 02:37 PM SirAndy :trophy: Dec 18 2018, 02:48 PM Matty900 :beer2: Nice work! Dec 18 2018, 10:56 PM |
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