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Thread: pineapple racing front valence group buy
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Klaus43
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posted November 08, 2003 10:19 AM |
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Now is a good time...
...before I'm totally broke again!
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kick
Hauling
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posted November 08, 2003 12:11 PM |
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I like it, and wouldn't mind getting one my self. Before my temp job ends, =|
Mike told me about your new score klaus42. So tell us about it?
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Klaus43
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posted November 08, 2003 05:30 PM |
Edited By: klaus42 on 8 Nov 2003 17:38
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Well, it's the one I've had my eye on for YEARS...
...literally! Some of us may recall references to this REPU in posts/threads long past. This was the one I had the 'agreed' $100 deal on, except I had no place to put it... when I finally did have a place, (about 2 years after initial contact), the word was, "...I've changed my mind...for that much, I'll keep it." Kinda pissed me off, but oh well, what could I do? I wasn't in a position, or of a mind, to start offering more... (principle of the thing...) Matter of fact, I remember calling and leaving a phone message to the effect that if they decided they did want to get rid of it, I'd give 'em $50 ...
So, a couple'a months back someone mentions to me, do I know about the REPU near my neighborhood? Turns out, it was the same one... sitting in the yard of the one guy who's owed me the most, for about a decade now--and lots of other folks as well, total deadbeat... There might've been other ways to do it, but my approach was to ask Mike to go check it out, so as not to make it impossible by virtue of past BS... and I already knew the general condition of the truck, anyway. (Turned out it wasn't the deadbeat dude's REPU anyway...)
Just got done scrubbing it down on the exterior; it's remarkably straight! If it wasn't for the rust in the bed, and what I have yet to uncover under all the old carpet in the cab... that, and the dead pinto setup under the hood... There was a push bar on the front bumper that saved the grill, and the hood trim strip (!), but it left holes/scars in the bumper... The valance is trashed, (of course), and when they converted it to pinto piston power, they chopped out the frontmost crossmember...
Still, overall a sweet score... I gave $175... who knows for how much, or why, the guy who had it just before me bought it... I'll guess he made $75 off the deal.
There might be a couple'a other guys in my locale who are gonna be bummed they didn't jump on it when they had the chance... but after two months have gone by, after someone alerts me to it's 'new' location, well... I don't feel too sorry for anyone, they had their chance. As for me, I'm celebrating "REPU-mas" in November! :)
Now, which one's 'on' first, and what parts get kept for which one... and how soon do I have what else for sale, to help fund 'the one', or.. 'the two'?
Hey Kick, remember that idea I had about trading you and your dad a REPU for some panelbeating on other/another one...? Let's talk.
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Klaus43
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posted November 08, 2003 05:34 PM |
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Perhaps we can have a little REPU-head
get-together with Rob, for those of us in the area... if we all have a wee bit of time, at the same time. We could meet in Portland for food, drink, valances, and camraderie... ?
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brad
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posted November 09, 2003 01:57 PM |
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now that's a good idea
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get-together with Rob, for those of us in the area... if we all have a wee bit of time, at the same time. We could meet in Portland for food, drink, valances, and camraderie... ?
i've been meaning to drive from so cal up to portland on a vacation and stop by rob's shop. he's got two bridgeported plates i need to pickup too.
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-brad-
74 REPU Lawn Green
81 Rx-7 racecar. 12a J-
Bridge
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kick
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posted November 09, 2003 05:48 PM |
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quote:
get-together with Rob, for those of us in the area... if we all have a wee bit of time, at the same time. We could meet in Portland for food, drink, valances, and camraderie... ?
I think a meet like that would be really fun.
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1972 Rx2 - no enigne or trans
1974 Repu - runs and drives
1976 Rx4 - no engine or trans (klaus42 old 4)
1977 Repu - Parts
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brad
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posted November 23, 2003 05:39 PM |
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?lower valance group buy update?
Has Rob given us an update on the fiberglass project? Estimated time they will be ready?
My REPU is getting very close to paint-time.
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-brad-
74 REPU Lawn Green
81 Rx-7 racecar. 12a J-
Bridge
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Klaus43
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posted November 24, 2003 11:59 AM |
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...and I'm getting...
...one step closer to broke, again.
'Hafta' use VISA, baby!'
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brad
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posted December 11, 2003 09:58 AM |
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update!
Called Rob today and he said the mold should be done any day now. Then they'll run off one, check it out, and then run off several valances. I'll call again after Xmas and see if they're done.
Brad
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-brad-
74 REPU Lawn Green
81 Rx-7 racecar. 12a J-
Bridge
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Klaus43
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posted December 11, 2003 12:05 PM |
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Cool!
These are the only valances that are gonna get my hard-earned $$$... unless I come across a deal like Ken got on his last one!
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Fd3BOOST
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posted December 16, 2003 10:21 PM |
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Is Rob still making these?
I am new here damnit!
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brad
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posted December 17, 2003 09:14 PM |
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yes, rob is making the fiberglass valance
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Is Rob still making these?
I am new here damnit!
the molds should be done this week.
then he'll run off one and see how it comes out.
if the mold works out he'll run off many and sell them for the good of the repu community. seriously!
i asked him if i can call him after xmas and see where the project is at and he said that would be fine.
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-brad-
74 REPU Lawn Green
81 Rx-7 racecar. 12a J-
Bridge
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rdahm
1st Gear
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posted December 17, 2003 10:05 PM |
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quote:
Is Rob still making these?
I am new here damnit!
Haha me too! It is all new to me though
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'93 Touring RX-7
'88 GXL RX-7
'74 REPU
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Fd3BOOST
Hauling
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posted December 18, 2003 03:54 PM |
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Savory!
Thanks a million.
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Kick
Hauling
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posted December 19, 2003 09:13 PM |
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I saw something on the Rx7club forum about these being ready.
Also something about 105 for the price.
Dose anyone know if its true, or just something someone has started. =|
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Fd3BOOST
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posted December 20, 2003 09:04 AM |
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The word is that Rob has some and is selling for $105 or somewhere around there.
The phone number was posted up in the repu forum at nopistons.com
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Draggin_2600i
Redlining
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posted December 20, 2003 06:03 PM |
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scalliwag
Revvin Up
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posted December 21, 2003 08:57 AM |
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Does anyone have one on the way yet that can post some pictures? It sucks that the valance is one of the only front end parts I don't need. But I am real happy to see that someone has came out with something now. Maybe if he sells enough and they are worth his while he will shoot for some other much needed components.
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rotormunky
Redlining
Orlando, Florida
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posted December 21, 2003 12:34 PM |
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Hehe Scalli, just drive your truck for six months. You'll need one :)
It seems that its a 'consummable' item. Meaning that everyday driving just seem to consume them. I've never seen one in good shape. Seems like they take a beating from everyday driving.
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-Martin
Orlando, Florida
http://www.themonkeyhouse.org/REPU
'77 REPU (Some assembly required :)
'91 Cabrio (Battered and bruised, but she's still my baby.)
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Klaus43
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posted December 21, 2003 10:39 PM |
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Hmmmn...
So should we call Rob, or did he advertise 'em on the 7 forum first 'cause the next run'll be a bit more... refined?
Mmmnn...valances! Crunchy, but good with ketchup... :)
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