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Pissed off & need advise |
carr914 |
Mar 2 2009, 06:35 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,084 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Found out today that while the shop was working on my 914-6, one of the flunky's remove & destoyed my sticker from the door-jam. I had made it Perfectly Clear that this sticker was not to be touched and to be protected during the restoration. But now it's gone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
I was told that you can get them from Porsche? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I know that George sells replicas, but how do you get them perforated? Pissed & confused in Tampa, T.C. |
watsonrx13 |
Mar 2 2009, 06:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
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tod914 |
Mar 2 2009, 06:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
What about the possibility of taking one of George's stickers to a printer or label shop. Have them replicate it with the vin number transparent instead of perferated. Has anyone contacted Porsche to see if they can stamp one of George's labels instead of one of the new style they provide?
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carr914 |
Mar 2 2009, 06:54 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,084 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I want one perforated as it was or there is no need for a sticker. This is a 19,000 mile fairly early 914-6.
T.C. |
VaccaRabite |
Mar 2 2009, 06:58 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That sucks big time, but there is not a lot that can be done about it now. Talk to the shop owner, and let him know that the value of your restoration has just been diminished, and you expect to be compensated accordingly.
I would get a new vin sticker made from Porsche. I know that they don't look the same as the old ones. I worry that perforating one of AA's stickers could be considered a VIN crime if your car inspector was having a bad day, or just wanted to be hard nosed. Its one of those things that would probably never happen, but if it did it could land you in a lot of trouble. You might loose points in concourse for having the modern vin sticker, but its better then having your car in an impound lot while the mess is worked out. Zach |
tod914 |
Mar 2 2009, 07:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=84716&st=0
No reason why one of these couldnt be made with a "perferated" look texture on the silver, along with the numbers being either transparent or body color. Just a suggestion. Here is an old thread on this for you. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=25015&hl= Contact partsman. Maybe he can help http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=25169&hl= Good luck, hope it pans out. |
SirAndy |
Mar 2 2009, 07:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes. And no. You can get a replacement sticker, however, it will look nothing like the original ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The repros AA sells are a close match, but you'll have to find a way to perforate them ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
Pat Garvey |
Mar 2 2009, 07:21 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Gotta say...this really sucks! I'd be taking the shop foreman to task over this. Money lost & no reason for it. Hard to say just what that original label is worth, but it approximates priceless!
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tod914 |
Mar 2 2009, 07:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Read those threads Pat? I'm under the impression partsman whom works at a Porsche dealership can get them. The old style not the new unless I read into wrong.
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rick 918-S |
Mar 2 2009, 07:34 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I would use a leather hole punch or a tubular knife and spend about a month practicing making the perforations. It wouldn't take a lot of force to cut the sticker. A little pressure on a rubber backing and the mark would be there. Your not changing the VIN. your replacing a sticker with the same appearance as the factory sticker. Where's the crime. IMHO the shop comitted the crime. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)
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Al Meredith |
Mar 2 2009, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 967 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
I need one for my 914-6 also. I have the origional that was scraped off the door jam and I have one of AAs repo. I wonder if Mike Z or someone in the graphics business could repo one with the perferations ??? Al
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SirAndy |
Mar 2 2009, 07:48 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Read those threads Pat? I'm under the impression partsman whom works at a Porsche dealership can get them. The old style not the new unless I read into wrong. This is what you get from the dealer ... Note: - Different look - 911 part number - Wrong weight - Not perforated (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Andy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-6031-1176302942.jpg) |
sixnotfour |
Mar 2 2009, 09:48 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,525 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That totally Sucks .Those guys have been around for a long time and know better. They owe you BIG.
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LarryR |
Mar 2 2009, 09:48 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 |
Read those threads Pat? I'm under the impression partsman whom works at a Porsche dealership can get them. The old style not the new unless I read into wrong. This is what you get from the dealer ... Note: - Different look - 911 part number - Wrong weight - Not perforated (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Andy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-6031-1176302942.jpg) LOL 3k pound 914!!!! |
FourBlades |
Mar 2 2009, 09:54 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
That is a drag T.C... Sorry to hear about it. I think if someone wants your car they will overlook this detail. Not all collectors plan to show their cars in a concours. I think most just want to have one, hmm, good poll maybe? Someone out there has got to be able to make these. I am sure people would pay $50 for a perfect replica with their VIN number. Isn't there anyone in the printing business who can do it? What about laser cutting the numbers on a CNC machine? Take the sticker, tape it to a piece of metal, zap with a laser cutter? I screwed my own up on the Rockin 914 using a wire wheel and being just plain careless. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) I wheeled about 1/3 of the sticker to nothing in one second of not paying attention. Cover your sticker with painters tape followed by strong duct tape before your gets f-ed up too. John |
carr914 |
Mar 2 2009, 10:05 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,084 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
That totally Sucks .Those guys have been around for a long time and know better. They owe you BIG. Not only have they been around a long time, I TOLD them that sticker needed to stay and not be screwed up. I've been in contact with partsman, he's been promoted, and thinks all he can get are the black labels with the 911 parts#. He's going to check, though. I will be on the horn tomorrow seeking a solution. At least I have a picture to go off of. T.C. |
carr914 |
Mar 2 2009, 10:09 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,084 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
That is a drag T.C... Sorry to hear about it. I think if someone wants your car they will overlook this detail. Not all collectors plan to show their cars in a concours. John The good thing is I don't plan on ever getting rid of this car. I've had a lot of 914s - now in restoring this 914-6 back from the grave, I get to do it my way, with all the right parts. It's a keeper. T.C. |
sixnotfour |
Mar 2 2009, 10:29 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,525 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Euro cars had no sticker ?
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Lavanaut |
Mar 2 2009, 10:43 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Oh man I would be absolutely LIVID over this TC, that's inexcusable. I'd have lost my shit if when I found out if I'd been in your place. Ugh. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Lavanaut |
Mar 2 2009, 10:46 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Euro cars had no sticker ? True but then he's gotta yank the windshield VIN, etc. as well. That would be tough to stomach. Probably a lot better off taking the time to find a perfect or near perfect replacement, whatever the cost, since the paint shop is gonna be on the hook to pick up the tab. |
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