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> Celebrating our 914 vendors from the good old days, Get great parts when you see them before its too late
JeffBowlsby
post Dec 7 2024, 09:47 AM
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Getting nostalgic about the many grassroots and commercial vendors that once supported our cars in the past. Some have passed, others are still around just not active in our 914 community. Thank you.

Remember to support our active vendors, they may not be here when you need them in the future.

Who do you remember that you can add to this list? Post away….

Grassroots vendors
Mark Engman – Various items
Dave Ellison – Triad mufflers
Craig Laughlin – Camp 914
James Thorusen – D-Jet testers
James – Redbeard – transaxle refurbishment
Rich Johnson - 914/6 motor mounts

Commercial vendors
Easy’s – Emeryville
Parts Heaven
John Williamson – Ottos
John Larsen – West Coast Garage
Al Reed – Wheel restoration
Doc & Cys
Automotion
Mitcom
Mark De Bernardi – Original Customs
Ron – Slits
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post Dec 7 2024, 10:01 AM
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post Dec 7 2024, 10:25 AM
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Shout out to Craig at Camp 914, I bought my second 914 from him 16 years ago and still have it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Dec 7 2024, 10:35 AM
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post Dec 7 2024, 10:48 AM
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PB Tweeks
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Otto's
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post Dec 7 2024, 02:55 PM
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How about Westex ? which was a wholesale supply house to shops
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post Dec 7 2024, 03:29 PM
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PB Tweeks- now that brings back memories...
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post Dec 7 2024, 03:52 PM
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Remember when Pelican started and Wayne was selling parts off parts cars from his apartment.
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post Dec 8 2024, 06:42 AM
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I guess I don’t count (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) gpr and auto Atlanta and sometimes auto motion
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post Dec 8 2024, 07:31 AM
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Definitely Ben (MB911) and Eric (PMB). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 8 2024, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Dec 8 2024, 04:42 AM) *

I guess I don’t count (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) gpr and auto Atlanta and sometimes auto motion


@MB911 You count, but I was under the impression that this was a thread about inactive vendors, or vendors who have passed away. Jeff has a list of current vendors that I keep bookmarked, and you are on that list. If I were you I'd not be in a rush to be mentioned on this list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 8 2024, 12:21 PM
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FAT Performance
Rod Simpson Hybrids
Ultimate 914
Best Deal Inc
Mid America
George Vellios
Power Haus Products
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post Dec 8 2024, 12:42 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Dec 8 2024, 04:42 AM) *

I guess I don’t count (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) gpr and auto Atlanta and sometimes auto motion


@MB911 You count, but I was under the impression that this was a thread about inactive vendors, or vendors who have passed away. Jeff has a list of current vendors that I keep bookmarked, and you are on that list. If I were you I'd not be in a rush to be mentioned on this list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Camp 914 still around? My mistake if I missed it.
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post Dec 9 2024, 08:49 PM
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AJ Imports, San Diego,. I believe it became Automotion.
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post Dec 9 2024, 10:04 PM
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Rich Johnston’s motor mounts are terrific! Also, his throttle rod assembly is great.

Bruce Stone contributed several restored items to my build. Great resource.

mb111 made some terrific heat exchangers and a classic muffler that work well.

Tangerine Racing has great stainless fuel and brake lines, and excellent shift rod kits.

JWest Rennshifter is superb.

Eric at PMB contributed great caliper restorations for two of my projects
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post Dec 10 2024, 12:48 AM
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Performance Products, started by Dick Lovel in Van Nuys Ca.
Eurasian Automotive Products, in Sunnyvale Ca.
Exclusive Motorcars/ RuF accessories in Upper Montclair NJ
Holbert's P+A in Warrington Pa.
Claude's Buggies / today known as CB Performance in Ca.
MG Mitten in West L.A. CA.
DOBI in Culver City Ca.
Cannon Headers in Culver City Ca.
Cyclone Headers in N. Hollywood Ca.
Eddelbrock Balancing service in Hawthorne CA.
Engle Camshafts in Gardena Ca.
EELco Products in Inglewiod Ca.
Ansen Products in Gardena Ca.
Fiberglass Trends in Gardena Ca.
Hoseman Fiberglass in Riverside Ca.
Beach Boys Racing* in Venice Ca.
*Otto's neighbor
AutoGear Int'l. Corp. (AIC) in Miami Fl.
Crown Mfg. San Diego Ca.
and a small start up turbo kit co. in L.A. Ca.
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post Dec 10 2024, 12:57 AM
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post Dec 10 2024, 06:43 AM
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post Dec 10 2024, 01:11 PM
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Seems like I remember Mid Engine Mania in SOCAL
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post Dec 10 2024, 01:19 PM
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