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mb911 |
Jan 8 2022, 12:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,750 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Well it's been 6 years since I started my business providing parts for 014s. It's started as 6 only then included 4s as well. I have provided the following parts
-6 oil tanks - 6 filler necks - 6 headers -6 heat exchangers -6 mufflers -4 mufflers GT bumper cut outs GT rocker flares -6 sheet metal. I was able to get help on the headers, mufflers, and heat exchangers over the years from a former welding student of mine that was looking to start a business. He was also building parts for a former company of mine so it made sense. Over the past year we ran into major suppliers issues and ultimately got priced out of the market which breaks my heart but it is what it is. I will no longer be providing any mufflers in Stainless and headers are going up by almost double in cost from 1400-2200 just to make them worth while. I am not sure how long that will even continue as even though there was a collaboration on the project it seems that there are some ownership issues for the design. I may do something entirely myself in the future for those looking for something special. Now for the good news. This will free me up to do all the items I do 100% myself. I will continue to make oil tanks, GT bumper mods, engine sheet metal, GT rocker flares, and work through the oil lines as needed. I will also be looking for other items to add to support the 914 line. I can't thank this forum and all it's members for all the support over the years and I hope to be able to do it for many more years to come. Thanks again Ben |
Cracker |
Jan 8 2022, 01:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Ben,
Even though I haven't been a customer of yours directly; I know how valuable you are and will be to this hobby. We've had a few conversations and you are a true asset. Thank you for all you've done and will continue to do! You're too damn good to tell you "Good luck"...you don't need it! Cracker |
mlindner |
Jan 8 2022, 01:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,496 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
+1 I'm with Cracker. Its business, you need to do what works. Your products are first class. Best, Mark
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Superhawk996 |
Jan 8 2022, 01:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,673 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Can only state how glad I am that I got a set of pipes and both a /4 and a /6 muffler when I did. Your products are amazing.
This will be a real loss for the community as the others have stated. However, you have to make the business work and make profit on what you do. Your time and skills are valuable and you deserve to be rewarded for the value you deliver. |
mb911 |
Jan 8 2022, 01:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,750 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks everyone.. I am happy with what I can still offer and happy that I am 100% in control of them and not dependent on anyone else. That was my mistake.
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SO.O.C914er |
Jan 8 2022, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,235 Joined: 18-July 16 From: Mission Viejo Ca Member No.: 20,199 Region Association: Southern California |
Look forward to seeing a picture of those steel GT rocker flares.
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mb911 |
Jan 8 2022, 01:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,750 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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mb911 |
Jan 8 2022, 01:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,750 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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horizontally-opposed |
Jan 8 2022, 02:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,430 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
Your car looks killer (!), and I'll echo those saying thank you for the superb products you have offered and continue to offer to our community. I hear nothing but rave reviews, and have long admired your welds and other work from afar. And I've seen some impressive work through my work. While some business decisions are tough, I have no doubt you'll continue to do well! |
SO.O.C914er |
Jan 8 2022, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,235 Joined: 18-July 16 From: Mission Viejo Ca Member No.: 20,199 Region Association: Southern California |
Oh yeah I have seen these. The weld on ends very nice. When I saw the original post I was thinking complete rocker panel……
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lesorubcheek |
Jan 8 2022, 02:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 21-April 21 From: Florida Member No.: 25,463 Region Association: South East States |
Ben,
Sorry to hear of the problems. Your quality of work speaks for itself, so whatever you decide to do in the future I'm sure will be equally successful if not more so. The oil tank, sport muffler and engine tins you provided are all superb quality. Thanks for all you've done to help keep 914s on the road. Dan |
StarBear |
Jan 8 2022, 02:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,831 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
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Cairo94507 |
Jan 8 2022, 06:03 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,653 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Ben, you make the highest quality parts I have ever seen. I am sure as long as you make anything for our cars people will buy your products. Quality costs and most of us appreciate quality. I know I am honored to have your parts on my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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PanelBilly |
Jan 8 2022, 06:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,788 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I took one of your HE to a local PCA dinner years ago and passed it around. Everyone thought it was a work of art. I think it was the highest quality part I have on the car.
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bkrantz |
Jan 8 2022, 08:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,667 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Best of luck, Ben.
BTW, I took your 914-4 muffler to a local welding specialist--an old school guy--to get an O2 sensor bung installed. He raved for about 5 minutes about the welding done on the muffler. |
Krieger |
Jan 8 2022, 11:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,686 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) keep moving forward! I am so glad I have one of your mufflers on my car!
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mlindner |
Jan 9 2022, 06:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,496 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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mate914 |
Jan 9 2022, 07:15 AM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 721 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States |
Well that just fucking sucks. You make great parts. Your a small business and you make great products. 1/3 of all small business closed in the US <admin censored for political content>
Matt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
mb911 |
Jan 9 2022, 08:44 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,750 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I will continue to make all the oil related parts along with sheet metal so not going away but changing.
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mb911 |
Jan 9 2022, 08:45 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,750 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
And I should sat thanks everyone for your kind words.
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