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Thread: pineapple racing front valence group buy
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admin
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posted January 01, 2004 08:50 AM |
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This is on the front page of this thread, but I'll repeat it here...
Please call Rob at 503 233 3878 to let him know that you want a Valance.
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straightrepu
Redlining
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posted January 02, 2004 02:38 PM |
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called rob...
what a nice guy, turns out he used to live in my area and we know some of the same people. I put my order in and it sounds like it may be awhile before there will be a second production on the valance. I suggest that if you haven`t called him yet do so, don`t miss out on this one. Rob also told me that the more we order the lower the price.
Happy New Year All!!
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74 restorepu
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theyoungrealtor
Newbie
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posted January 02, 2004 02:50 PM |
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I want a Valance
Mr. Admin,
I've tried calling various times and noone ever answers at 503-233-3878. Is my timing just bad or what. I also tired looking them up via www.Pineappleracing.com and get a message that say's their site has been suspended. What's up with that? Any thoughts? I'd also like or maybe two if they won't be produced again.
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admin
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posted January 02, 2004 05:06 PM |
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Mr. Admin,
I've tried calling various times and noone ever answers at 503-233-3878. Is my timing just bad or what. I also tired looking them up via www.Pineappleracing.com and get a message that say's their site has been suspended. What's up with that? Any thoughts? I'd also like or maybe two if they won't be produced again.
Rob probably took the days off... Try again on Monday around 11am...
Website works for me, FYI...
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theyoungrealtor
Newbie
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posted January 02, 2004 09:08 PM |
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Valance Update
Hi Mr. Admin,
Thank you for your input. I first tried to find Pineapple Racing through a search engine that gave me the weird message after you said you could reach it I tried again with just the web address and it worked fine. Thank you and I'll call them on Monday. Also, Thank you very much for this group.
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pdxdave
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posted January 02, 2004 11:42 PM |
 Edited By: pdxdave on 2 Jan 2004 23:43 |
I stopped by today.
Rob, who struck me as a nice, honost guy, (although a real chatty Kathy, not always a bad thing) said hold your horses.
He does not have a wharehouse full of these, he has had only one made, and it is waiting peer review for fit and finish before going through with the production run.
It also struck me that he seems to act like he is only making enough to get the people on his list the part, and have no extras, so call him right effing now and get your name on the list, hell order enough for a lifetime. I know that if I had a wharehouse full of these I might never have to work another day in my life.
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Klaus43
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posted January 03, 2004 11:36 AM |
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When I called...
I confirmed I was good for THREE... I hope the message didn't get mis-written! I'd be up for three air-intake panels of matching precision and quality; can't imagine the price'd be at all outta line, given what that valance looks like/has been quoted as...
If there's any problems with the production/etc., someone please let me know... if there's any way I can help to make it happen...! I would think that for these particular repro's, at this apparent level of quality, they oughta be cheaper by the dozens--and most worthy of being made in such bulk!
I would consider investing my credit to make it so.
Of course, if Rob's sounding at all 'iffy'... gotta wonder on the reliability of 'third' parties who are doing the production on his behalf...?
Always tough to speak for others... everything's contingent...
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nwaco
Redlining
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posted January 03, 2004 12:20 PM |
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I am going for the same amount.....
and I assume he will match production to the number of orders taken prior to the finish. Since he can only make one at a time, it will take a while and we have a bit of time. We must remember though that a basic mold is only good for so many as it deteriorates but I am sure that the mold can handle a basic run of 50 or so. If he or the third party choose to opt out of a continuation, I will kick my NOS valance in for another mold and a second run. That is why it was important for me to have one. This part will always be in demand IMO, and I will NEVER hang my NOS valance.
So relax everybody, make your order and lets see what happens.
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admin
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posted January 05, 2004 05:23 PM |
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Pics!
Here it is installed
And another shot...
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1. It might be my REPU, but the outter top most bolt holes didn't line up with the stock points. I'm going to measure it again tonight before I call Rob back to give the final go ahead
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2. This was the first time, I'm guessing, since the bolts/screws have ever been un-done. They were rusted just enough to strip the phillips screw. Had to dremmel out a new screw head, and use a big driver to get some out. Here's a pic of a dremmeled out screw. I have to make a trip down to home depot or pep boys to get a few replacements. YMMV
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Klaus43
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posted January 06, 2004 09:09 AM |
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Man, that valance,
and your REPU sure look sweet! It IS of great importance to me, however, that those ends fit as well as the rest of the unit... Seems to be the main issue of fitment even with the originals... but then, it's so hard to tell the specifics when all one's originals are more or less damaged!
Do let us know...
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kick
Hauling
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posted January 08, 2004 11:48 PM |
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I need to get out to Robs asap.
But this dam weather is keeping me from going their. :(
I'm thinking about getting three my self. Just to have two etc.
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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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admin
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posted January 11, 2004 08:26 PM |
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I did a test refitting this weekend... and I must have put it on wrong before, since all the holes line up now.
I'll send and announcement to everyone once I get a confirmation from Rob about going into production.
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I'm The Admin, thats why!
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Klaus43
Rotorhead
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posted January 12, 2004 09:35 AM |
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Cool!
...and thanks again to all involved!
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RePu_soljah
1st Gear
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posted January 13, 2004 01:24 AM |
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im in fo sho
im in aye if im not 2 late... u dont know how much this would mean 2 me.. its so hard 2 get anything man.
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If its not a rotor its not a motor!!!!
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RePu_soljah
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posted January 13, 2004 01:30 AM |
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im in
im in fo shore,
u dont know how much dis would help me...
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If its not a rotor its not a motor!!!!
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brad
Rotorhead
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posted January 20, 2004 08:29 PM |
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going into production soon Dan?
My REPU will be out of the paintshop this week and I need to get a valance to them asap for paint.
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-brad-
74 REPU Lawn Green
81 Rx-7 racecar. 12a J-
Bridge
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kick
Hauling
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posted January 21, 2004 12:23 AM |
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Funk..
I still need to get my name on the list.. :(
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Rotary_Pickup
Hauling
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posted January 21, 2004 05:27 PM |
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What do I need to do to get my name on the list?
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KansasCityREPU on RX-7Club.com
85 GSL
77 REPU (1/1/2004)
75 REPU (7/10/2004)
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admin
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posted January 21, 2004 06:00 PM |
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The go ahead has been given. I'll keep in touch with Rob about the progress.
He'd like to get to 20 sold, he's at 15 right now.
I'm taking the emails from some of you that have replied to this thread, and will be emailing you off list/forum to remind you.
Please call Rob at 503 233 3878
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I'm The Admin, thats why!
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nwaco
Redlining
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posted January 21, 2004 07:20 PM |
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With all the hype on all the forums.....
You'd think that orders would be higher? I have a called in order for three, so that leaves 12 for others so far. And I called a week after the pics. I'd a thought I would've been way late. And people wonder why others don't rush to reproduce parts for us.
C'mon people, put your money where we need it. If we don't support the poeple who make us parts, no one will wade into those waters anymore. And who would blame them.
If you need a valance, and you will eventually, buy it now.
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