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Needed: A miracle
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:31 pm
by MY_STI
Ok, maybe not quite.
So the story is I need to mod some rear coilovers to fit into the Gen1 lib, originally for a Gen3 (I think) --> L series.
Now these are fully adjustable, the legs screw off.
March along to a random metal work place that says " we wont touch that, take it to '---', he's really good"
So I do.
A week later, I'm getting, "Yeah, Nah, not sure if we should be doing that, will have to check into legallities etc etc"
This can be interpreted a few ways but at any level I'm not impressed.
So the question is: Is there a firm/individual in hobart that would either: cut a thread into a bit of pipe and weld two pieces of flat bar to it. Or sleave the old leg with a bit of pipe and weld two pieces of flat bar to it.
Ideally by mid next week.
Not sure what this says for the north-west, but getting a job like this done there would be child's play.
I just don't know hobart well enough yet.
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:36 pm
by Fatz
try this guy.
woulda replied eaelier but capped:<
Weatherhead Ian
(03) 6272 1341
30 Chesterman St
Derwent Park TAS 7009
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:27 pm
by MY_STI
Cheers Bruv
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:52 pm
by bluesteel
yeah most people down hobart way are like that unfortunately, ive tried getting stuff done and failed miserably
how close is the coilover strut to fitting in the chopped legs? can use petes welder to join them together if needed?
also dont worry bout making a set of coilovers for me either, loks like easiest option is buying a kit (comes with threaded sleeve and speing seats
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:21 am
by subius
they guy down the road from me that we visited while playing with gearboxes etc is a sheetmetal welder by trade, and now makes fancy stainless handrails. Is a good bloke and will probably do most things however he's pretty busy atm. I'll drop in on my way home tonight. Will give you a call see if you want to come round have a chat
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:59 am
by bluesteel
hey sammy, does he do alloy welding too?
if so can i get you to drop him my catch can to get the outlets welded on, will only be a 5 min job
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:07 pm
by subius
yup he does everything, but stainless is his specialty. bring it tonight if you want
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:34 pm
by BRUMBERTY
Ian Wetherhead has made stuff for me in the past, nice work too.
Good bloke.
He even kept a straight face when we told him it was for a 10 horsepower belt driven snowboard.
But that is another Long story.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:56 am
by MY_STI
The name did seem familiar but just couldn't figure it out.
Now that you mention it though Matt, pretty sure his name did come up late one night (or early one morning...) after the cars had gone to bed and tales were in the telling.
Anyways, will get onto it next week when exams are over.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:58 am
by Fatz
dont be a slacker.
you have time to be on AUS.. you have time for subarus;)
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:35 pm
by Bumpty
Fatz wrote:dont be a slacker.
you have time to be on AUS.. you have time for subarus;)
2nd... Slacker
Especially on days like of this fine example we're experiencing now (up north anyhoo)
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:16 pm
by Mini_Me
Fatz wrote:dont be a slacker.
you have time to be on AUS.. you have time for subarus;)
I also have 2 agree! it would make a great way 2 get out of doing ur study! i've got to the stage i'm trying 2 find anything 2 do that ISN'T my study!!
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:39 pm
by bluesteel
put the cd player in yer silly little car then! :P
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:47 pm
by Mini_Me
I can't johnny... bit hard 2 do something that big when u live in uni accommodation!! think i'm gunna need 2 use the top paddock 4 that job!