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Brad Roberts
post Feb 17 2010, 03:36 PM
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Just saying.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)


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It friggin rocks.. been delivering parts/pieces organizing and keeping two people busy.

Basically there is NOTHING we cannot do out of this shop.

The only thing missing (because I don't have the money for it) is a CNC machine.

One day I'll invite some 914 people up for a little BBQ or something, then a run through the mountains (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Anyone know how to get vinyl off the side of an 18wheeler?? after it has been baked in the sun for several years?

I want get going on getting the trailer wrapped with BRAG (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Feb 17 2010, 05:37 PM
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May need to hold a 914 day and have everyone bring heat guns.. we are talking BOTH sides of an 18wheeler trailer!~!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)



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post Feb 17 2010, 05:44 PM
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We used a rubber wheel (similar texture to a pencil eraser) on a drill to take lettering off the side of an 18 wheeler with moderate success. Wouldn't recommend it for large jobs. Very tedious.

If you were closer than 20 hours away you could help build my car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Feb 17 2010, 05:58 PM
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congrats Brad, you deserve your new shop. glad things are going well. see you out there soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)
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post Feb 17 2010, 07:36 PM
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probably would blow most junction boxes....that is a lot of watts


We have 3 phase (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



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post Feb 17 2010, 07:38 PM
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congrats Brad, you deserve your new shop. glad things are going well. see you out there soon.


Going well? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol.gif) It will soon. Sat down last night and created worksheets on EVERYTHING in the shop so the guy's know priority on projects and exactly what needs to be done on each project!!

7 Boxsters

9 different engines (only two engines for two of the Boxsters)

1 9146 w/GT flare restoration (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

1 9146 3.0 conversion car

1 75 914 restoration assembly


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post Feb 17 2010, 09:15 PM
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if ya need to remove a lot of vinyl, get a roofers torch
it allows you to heat up large sections of vinyl at once (unlike a regular heatgun)
with heat, both the vinyl and the glue soften up, making it easier to remove
another option is to put it in a paintbooth and let it bake for a while...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_H1DwbqZSA
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post Feb 17 2010, 10:40 PM
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Congrats. I think this is a very good move for you. Now... get a good manager, a CPA and don't over-book yourself in the first 2-5 years. I can see this going very well. Tendency is to book as much as comes in. Sometimes you need to not accept some business as to not get over your head. It's the downfall of some very good business folks. Focus on customer satisfaction and not retirement and the business will come beating down your door.
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post Feb 17 2010, 11:07 PM
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Roofers torch.. CHECK!!

The problem is: the vinyl on one side has cracked into little pieces. It won't be coming off in the large sheets like they are showing!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)



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post Feb 17 2010, 11:13 PM
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Jeroen,

I have been trying to find a 53ft race car trailer template so you can do BRAG for the sides of it.. not having much luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)




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post Feb 17 2010, 11:58 PM
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See all the cracks in it? This will take FOREVER (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)



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post Feb 18 2010, 12:05 AM
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There is no other feeling like opening the door of your own shop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Good for you Brad,
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post Feb 18 2010, 02:12 AM
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That's a cool trailer!!

How about some interior shots?


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post Feb 18 2010, 02:49 AM
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Congrats Brad!!

Keep livin the dream!!
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post Feb 18 2010, 09:42 AM
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QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Feb 18 2010, 05:13 AM) *
Jeroen,

I have been trying to find a 53ft race car trailer template so you can do BRAG for the sides of it.. not having much luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

it's a box: no need for a template...
just get me a couple of good pics (straight from the side and the back)
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post Feb 18 2010, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Feb 17 2010, 03:36 PM) *
It friggin rocks.. been delivering parts/pieces organizing and keeping two people busy.

Basically there is NOTHING we cannot do out of this shop.
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good luck B...this is great news, glad I happened to stroll over to the Paddock
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post Feb 18 2010, 11:37 AM
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Brad,

You still crewing Chris Prey Racing? Are ya'll going to make the trip out to VIR in April for the Continental race? We might end up going to Summit Point that weekend for a regional but we will be around VIR until Friday afternoon.

Milt McPherson
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post Feb 18 2010, 01:31 PM
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no pictures? How about a live 24 hour webcam feed?
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post Feb 18 2010, 02:15 PM
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Hey Milt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Yes. I'm engineering the Prey Boxster and handling the crew (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) unless something changes, we will be at VIR!!



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post Feb 19 2010, 01:20 AM
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QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Feb 18 2010, 11:15 AM) *
Hey Milt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Yes. I'm engineering the Prey Boxster and handling the crew (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) unless something changes, we will be at VIR!!



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Brad I ended up shooting Thurs,Friday,and this Saturday so maybe next week.
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