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maytag · 09-15-2019, 12:23 PM

Right? Blackandwhite seems to have up and disappeared!

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palmhero · 10-07-2019, 10:28 AM

hey, how do I buy a pair of those MASTERPIECE lenses??

PaulDash · 12-29-2019, 03:20 AM

Yay! He's back!

Fred, I hope you're back on your feet and stay out of trouble.

If there's another round of Fred's Projectors coming, sign me up!

Nine8Six · 12-29-2019, 07:04 AM

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OMG Fred what a great new years present. I was worried you were locked up or worse.

Oh man, 'trouble' is my middle name. Not locked up but got close when the tax bureau dropped by the shop back in mid Jan '19, the time I was most busy with machines running 24/7 for two oem. I now do log all assets, tools, and job contracts lol. Got hit pretty badly + a fine where most if not all of the '18's profits disappeared overnight :/ My fault, new at this game so... yea, playing that good boy thing now and 'comply' (40+ something years later, finally got the message lol).

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Originally Posted by PaulDash

Yay! He's back!

Fred, I hope you're back on your feet and stay out of trouble.

If there's another round of Fred's Projectors coming, sign me up!

Paul I really can't promise anything right now, just catching up with all of this makes me realize there could be some demand. Give me a few weeks to think about that and I might come up with a plan. Problem is the production machines... they are all set-up for someone else and running daily on these customers' parts. Could certainly outsource but as you know those parts will end up costing you and I both a bloody fortune. Need time to look at option(s) and I'll update as soon as I find a solution to this lil problem.

Good to hear from you and see that you are still here! Happy New Year to you!

maytag · 12-29-2019, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Oh man, 'trouble' is my middle name. Not locked up but got close when the tax bureau dropped by the shop back in mid Jan '19, the time I was most busy with machines running 24/7 for two oem. I now do log all assets, tools, and job contracts lol. Got hit pretty badly + a fine where most if not all of the '18's profits disappeared overnight :/ My fault, new at this game so... yea, playing that good boy thing now and 'comply' (40+ something years later, finally got the message lol).

Paul I really can't promise anything right now, just catching up with all of this makes me realize there could be some demand. Give me a few weeks to think about that and I might come up with a plan. Problem is the production machines... they are all set-up for someone else and running daily on these customers' parts. Could certainly outsource but as you know those parts will end up costing you and I both a bloody fortune. Need time to look at option(s) and I'll update as soon as I find a solution to this lil problem.

Good to hear from you and see that you are still here! Happy New Year to you!

You're kind of a legend to some of us "newer" (relatively) peeps.
As a matter of fact: aren't you ALSO the guy responsible for those bad-ass wheel center caps that I've managed to score a couple sets of from this forum?

Anyway.... glad you're good, and glad you're here!

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particlewave · 12-29-2019, 10:41 AM

This only works one of two ways, Fred; either have to say, “sorry, no longer in production”, or go into full on kit building mode.

I have a backlog of several hundred email inquiries for these.

Nine8Six · 12-29-2019, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by particlewave

This only works one of two ways, Fred; either have to say, “sorry, no longer in production”, or go into full on kit building mode.

I have a backlog of several hundred email inquiries for these.

You Serious Charles? or you are just trying to cheer me up... if that's accurate then let me ask my boss what she think about freeing up a mill & lathe for a full month. Man what if she says 'sure, go ahead' lol yikes... are you still willing to install them if friends needs your help with that?

Maytag - stop it lol I'm no legend here trust me on that one, all the kits you've seen here were put together with the help, knowledge and support from members so... thanks this forum for allowing us. In fact this forum and all of its members on its own "is the legend", if you ask me. You are part of it now

JayG · 12-29-2019, 03:34 PM

Fred,
Great to hear you are alive and kicking!!!

Sorry you had a boatload of crap to deal with
Hope you are safe and healthy

Nine8Six · 12-29-2019, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JayG

Fred,
Great to hear you are alive and kicking!!!

Sorry you had a boatload of crap to deal with
Hope you are safe and healthy

Alive and healthy, oh yea! Kicking? hmm, medium kicks lol

Lesson learnt, Jay. Pushing beyond 'the rules' is just buying extra time, always comes back to hit you. Some takes over 40 years to learn that basic stuff (go figure man), some harder than others. Walking straight on that China narrow line now I tell ya (strike 1 completed, read 'no second chance')

Hope all is good with you too and the fast cars are taken care of. Bet you must have 3 (or 4, more) Porsche now

sunsync · 12-30-2019, 07:59 AM

Delighted you are well Fred, please put me down for a pair of lights for use in the states.
Cheers, mike

rflores2323 · 01-01-2020, 07:00 AM

Sign me up for a set if these go into production.

I'm sure the "new" set will be even better.

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mavis.d · 01-08-2020, 01:40 PM

Really pleased to see you’re well and healthy Fred

TTGator · 01-15-2020, 07:37 AM

Oh man, following this thread too in case this comes back to life

Terryg · 01-21-2020, 01:48 AM

Good news Fred, I will get them in time for the lighter evenings (that is British humour btw) Not sure I ever got s price from you, do I need to start applying for the loan now?

Evan_S · 01-21-2020, 04:28 AM

Hi Nine8Six,

I'm a big fan of your work! Last weekend I was lucky enough to buy a used set from a fellow Dutchman. However, both lenses are not attached to the bezel/shroud anymore.

What is the (high-temp) glue that you used? Or is there another solution?

Thanks you in advance!

Nine8Six · 01-21-2020, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Evan_S

What is the (high-temp) glue that you used? Or is there another solution?

Hi Evan, thanks! yes I remember this chap, although I can't recall if those projectors were ever assembled and instead meant as a replacement for another set he had (he had the first ever set in silver if memory serves well!). I'm hoping those came with the H1 bulb mounting adapter and other hardware?

For the lens assembly you need a A+B epoxy rated/tested at 100dC. Surface preparation for both the lens and bezel requires decreasing with a pure acetone before bonding. Assembling and curing should be carried at room temp (indoor, 21dC).

ps. Welcome to the forum! Seen pics in the general section, great looking boxster

Evan_S · 01-21-2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Ps. Welcome to the forum! Seen pics in the general section, great looking boxster

Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six

l'm hoping those came with the H1 bulb mounting adapter and other hardware?

Yes, thankfully the kit is complete and still looks brand new!

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six

For the lens assembly you need a A+B epoxy rated/tested at 100dC

Thanks, I'll look into it. Unfortunately most high-temperature a+b epoxy glues I found don't bond very well with glass. Maybe JB Weld?

I'm also thinking of using the type of angel eyes that I'm currently using as they automatically dim when you turn on the hid-lights. This is to prevent a blinding light-intensity at night, but maybe the hole-pattern in the bezel should be sufficient.

Nine8Six · 01-21-2020, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Evan_S

Yes, thankfully the kit is complete and still looks brand new!

Thanks, I'll look into it. Unfortunately most high-temperature a+b epoxy glues I found don't bond very well with glass. Maybe JB Weld?

I'm also thinking of using the type of angel eyes that I'm currently using as they automatically dim when you turn on the hid-lights to prevent a blinding light-intensity at night, but maybe the hole-pattern in the bezel should be sufficient.

Good news Evan. Was worried, I knew the kit was parted out but didn't remember if all parts we're shipped out. If you are missing anything just shoot me a PM and I'll get this sorted.

For the A+B, use this if you can get some locally. Will bond metals & glass and perform in both high & low temps (in the commercial grade epoxy anyway).

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Scotch-Weld-Epoxy-Adhesive-DP420/?N=5002385+3293242436&rt=rud

Evan_S · 01-21-2020, 09:45 AM

Thanks again Nine8Six, you're a lifesaver!

particlewave · 01-23-2020, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Evan_S

Hi Nine8Six,

I'm a big fan of your work! Last weekend I was lucky enough to buy a used set from a fellow Dutchman. However, both lenses are not attached to the bezel/shroud anymore.

What is the (high-temp) glue that you used? Or is there another solution?

Thanks you in advance!

Every time I have to fix one of these, I use JB Weld.
Not one of my repairs has failed over the years.