series 900 engine shrouds still producing? - Page 2

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

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Originally Posted by Bill Verburg

The 993 engine rear mounts have the ~1" spacers(see post above) that push the rear of the engine down by that distance,

For the last 20+ years it wasn't an issue because I had a great fabricator weld up an exhaust that raised the exhaust up far enough to not be a visual issue, the tips would still occasionally grind on extreme transitions but not enough to worry about.

This summer I rebuilt the engine and of course the old muffler blew out immediately.

I purchased a new Fabspeed RSR setup which I like very much but it hangs too low, the tips also need to be moved outboard by ~2" to fit the existing cutouts, but that's been handled.

If the 1" spacers can be eliminated or reduced to even .5" that would solve or at least alleviate the problem

It appears that the stock 993 tray which was modified a bit for use in the '76 chassis is the major impediment to elimination of the spacers.

I can modify the existing 993 tin, or purchase f/g designed for the purpose, In the interest of expedience and saving everyone some time I don't mind spending some $

Sheridan seems to have had what I need, Rebel seems to have the Sheridan pieces as well, but neither has responded to email or phone calls,

lastly it would be at least reassuring to me that I am on the right track w/ the f/g to raise the rear of the engine

Some good news

Roger is still in business, some initial hiccups apparently

Clint at Rebel Racing was able to get at least 2 sets, I will buy 1

great talking to Clint as he may be able to solve a couple of other issues as well

dgtlhybrd · 06-23-2023, 11:12 AM

anyone have any luck purchasing or contacting Damon? def hadnt had any luck lately getting in touch for tins

Henry Schmidt · Henry Schmidt's Garage

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Originally Posted by dgtlhybrd

anyone have any luck purchasing or contacting Damon? def hadnt had any luck lately getting in touch for tins

Every week. Right now we have some amber in stock, standard and 906 to go with the 906 fans and housings on the shelf.
We are waiting for a few sets of Polo glass as we speak. Hope to have it in a week or two.
We've used Roger's glass in the past and it's very nice. I think the color is off but that's just a matter of taste.
The Serious 900 glass also comes pre-cut. Damon uses a CNC mill to accurately trim the glass making fitment quick and very easy.
Here is the Damon's amber mounted to a 906 ring on a 2.0 vintage 914/6 GT.

dgtlhybrd · 06-23-2023, 07:28 PM

was lookin for ambers for a 79 911sc w/ oilcooler - ideally, i am looking to have matching rain hats to match /backdate heat

is this something y'all might have the right size for? I assume no rain hats etc
I def like Damons coloring/quality thus searching him out

Henry Schmidt · Henry Schmidt's Garage

Sheridan glass for comparison.... nice product if you like the color.

Sheridan

Series 900

dgtlhybrd · 06-28-2023, 05:30 PM

do you have any of damons sets in stock? or maybe could help facilitate the tins? havent had any luck reaching him

Henry Schmidt · Henry Schmidt's Garage

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Originally Posted by dgtlhybrd

do you have any of damons sets in stock? or maybe could help facilitate the tins? havent had any luck reaching him

If by "tins" you mean perimeter pieces, we don't have any of those.

Jeff Alton · 06-30-2023, 07:27 PM

Is there demand for shrouds and "tin". If so, we can produce if enough people are interested...

Cheers

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

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Originally Posted by Jeff Alton

Is there demand for shrouds and "tin". If so, we can produce if enough people are interested...

Cheers

It's A niche market

Both Damon and Roger makes nice f/g replacement tins

I am interested in in Roger's because he makes a set for 993 motor in a 911 chassis.

I started to try and purchase a set of Roger's back in Dec when this thread started, played phone tag all winter and spring

finally ordered a set from Rebel Racing in Mar, still haven't heard back from anyone.

-Levi- · -Levi-'s Garage

Ordered mine from Sheridan, 1 week later they were delivered.

Eledaketa · 07-02-2023, 05:46 PM

Last time i checked he was still in business

dgtlhybrd · 07-03-2023, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Alton

Is there demand for shrouds and "tin". If so, we can produce if enough people are interested...

Cheers

Im not sure how often people are looking here, but in my case: im really looking for a cohesive set that matches so i am sure there are lots of people like me out there who just want a one stop shop (with quality and fit in mind). The sheridan set is great for this as you can get all the pieces relatively easily (even rain hats and back dated heat) just the color of Sheridan is a tad bit too light for me and where i am going with overall colors. The fact that I can get all the pieces from sheridan easily makes it very enticing despite my color issue.

anyone have the stuff rothsport is selling? the color there isnt as nice as damons but close

prschmn · 07-03-2023, 03:10 PM

One must remember that Damon is an artist-and cannot be rushed!!
He is local to me-a good friend and definitely still making them.

dgtlhybrd · 07-03-2023, 10:25 PM

definitely wouldn't want to rush him! just want to get in contact with em! - his pieces are truly fantastic

Jeff Alton · 07-10-2023, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dgtlhybrd

Im not sure how often people are looking here, but in my case: im really looking for a cohesive set that matches so i am sure there are lots of people like me out there who just want a one stop shop (with quality and fit in mind). The sheridan set is great for this as you can get all the pieces relatively easily (even rain hats and back dated heat) just the color of Sheridan is a tad bit too light for me and where i am going with overall colors. The fact that I can get all the pieces from sheridan easily makes it very enticing despite my color issue.

anyone have the stuff rothsport is selling? the color there isnt as nice as damons but close

Good points,

Not looking to create a market where other products are available. But have created where not existed. It is easy enought to pigment the resins used to create the correct color throughout the parts (what ever hue that is). Not interested in doing one or two sets unless for a unique build we have in the shop....

Cheers