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Old 12-31-2004, 04:30 PM
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intrest in sheet metal parts?

Im a sheet metal fabricator and was wondering what parts u guys would want. since im in the process of making some for my firebird, i could always make a couple more. im thinking about the radio pod cover, console cover, radiator support, and maybe a gauge face. im just wondering if people would be intrested.
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once i get more money i would be interested. post some pics
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one of those radiator supports would be nice
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one of those radiator supports would be nice
alright, illl make a couple of those up. im gonna be in vermont till thursday so ill have to make them next week. if theres anything else, let me know
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Just curious.. how would you go about cutting something like a radio pod cover out? What tools would you use, to get a nice finish on the Inside edges and corners?
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Any plans for a sheet metal intake? If you could make up sheet metal intake manifolds, cheaper than a company like Hogan, I think you'd have a heck of a market. $2500 for a four barrel intake is much too pricey.
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Just curious.. how would you go about cutting something like a radio pod cover out? What tools would you use, to get a nice finish on the Inside edges and corners?

we have an automated plasma cutter. irs my fathers business so he doesnt mind me using the machines.
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Any plans for a sheet metal intake? If you could make up sheet metal intake manifolds, cheaper than a company like Hogan, I think you'd have a heck of a market. $2500 for a four barrel intake is much too pricey.
that sounds way too hard to do. picture making an intake out of flat sheets of paper. its tough cause u cant use compund curves. if u have a link post it and ill take a look.
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I'll be up for some of that action.Any pictures,can you ship to the UK?
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that sounds way too hard to do. picture making an intake out of flat sheets of paper. its tough cause u cant use compund curves. if u have a link post it and ill take a look.
I guess that's why those Hogan intakes go for $2500. Those intakes are a work of art. Take a look:

www.hogansracingmanifolds.com

Another reason why those Hogan manis are so expensive, they are custom made for each application.

I think there is another company that makes sheet metal manifolds (it might be Wilson), but I don't think they are any cheaper.
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I would like to see a pic of the gauge cover. If you do make one post a pic because I might be interested in one if they turn out good.
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Radio and heater contols 'delete' plates would be cool. I don't need them, but I'm sure others here might
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Originally posted by tomwilson
one of those radiator supports would be nice
Agreed!
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post pics of that radiator support when its finished
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If you make the radiator suports, & if they are nice Ill take one!
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post some pics when your done
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alright guys, nice to see ur intrested. i got it all measured up and i should be able to make one tomorrow. ill be taking some test pics for u too.
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I might be interested in a center console cover. Don't make it unless you're going to make one for yourself though. I don't want ya to go out of your way or anything. A matching radio pod cover would be cool...or an entire radio pod since mine is cracked!!!
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did any pieces get make then?
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sheet metal is so damn expensive arent i correct?

we took a sunroof out of a car were racing now we have a big hole its rediculous how much for a peice of sheet metal
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Be sure to include a disclaimer "Not responsible for burns occured on a sunny day." I can't imagine how hot those would get in a black car with black interior and t-tops.
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