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The1960APE 08-16-2016 01:30 PM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
I really like the idea of a nice Billet handle, I would like to have a set on my build, its nice to see an American company doing something like this.
I do agree also with the comment that it is a bit disheartening to see a set of costly American made handles with no provision to be able to lock/unlock the door....that opens a whole new can of worms!
An additional point that stands out in my head, and I will be devils advocate...
1) I whole heartedly understand the cost of billet aluminum, I understand the cost to program, set up and get this right for production runs, especially in limited quantities, so I see the cost involved...BUT, the piece to me looks to have a pretty "rough" finish, I have polished a box car full of Billet and cast aluminum car parts in my time and I would be willing to bet a little additional "Finish time" on those pieces and they would really look GREAT!
Even the black finished set look pretty "rough" as far as material finish!
With the above being said, if they were smooth finish, either satin or polished with a key lock setup, I'd be all in for a set! I like what they are doing, just seems to need a tiny bit of tweaking!

GSIMFAB 08-16-2016 08:06 PM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
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Originally Posted by ImpalaJim (Post 7684276)
makes a lot of since to have a truck worthy of 600 in door handles and not able to lock lol

300 for the set

ImpalaJim 08-16-2016 09:16 PM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
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Originally Posted by padresag (Post 7684392)
new cars don't use keys and more. you just have to push that little button. perhaps the fellows that can afford those handles can spring for a little more and have electronic locks. don't imagine that it would be to difficult to install
ron

well if your going that far ya might as well just shave it !

racecougar 08-16-2016 10:50 PM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by The1960APE (Post 7685000)
I really like the idea of a nice Billet handle, I would like to have a set on my build, its nice to see an American company doing something like this.
I do agree also with the comment that it is a bit disheartening to see a set of costly American made handles with no provision to be able to lock/unlock the door....that opens a whole new can of worms!
An additional point that stands out in my head, and I will be devils advocate...
1) I whole heartedly understand the cost of billet aluminum, I understand the cost to program, set up and get this right for production runs, especially in limited quantities, so I see the cost involved...BUT, the piece to me looks to have a pretty "rough" finish, I have polished a box car full of Billet and cast aluminum car parts in my time and I would be willing to bet a little additional "Finish time" on those pieces and they would really look GREAT!
Even the black finished set look pretty "rough" as far as material finish!
With the above being said, if they were smooth finish, either satin or polished with a key lock setup, I'd be all in for a set! I like what they are doing, just seems to need a tiny bit of tweaking!

Very well said. Agreed on all points.

GSIMFAB 08-18-2016 02:08 AM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
Great Ideas Guys

The main reasoning behind not adding the door locks was the increased cost and complexity to the part. As for the finish the pictures don't do the handles much justice. They very smooth and we wanted to leave the machining lines to show that they are Billet Machined Parts not just some Die Cast and Chrome Plated Chinese parts. With some red Scotch Brite and a little elbow grease they can have a brushed look.

Maybe down the road we can come up with some kind of simple locking mechanism for them. Most of the guys who have been buying them don't seem to worried about having a lock though, so we will see. It is also possible to play with some different finishing processes that might give them have a different look.

GSIMFAB 08-20-2016 12:46 AM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
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Here is a polished door handle next to a black anodized handle. Did a quick polish job and they look pretty good.

TJ's Chevy 08-20-2016 12:48 AM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GSIMFAB (Post 7688569)
Here is a polished door handle next to a black anodized handle. Did a quick polish job and they look pretty good.

They look Darn good! :metal: How much extra for polished?

GSIMFAB 08-20-2016 12:57 AM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
$325.00 for the polished set.

ImpalaJim 08-20-2016 08:57 AM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
I will say they look pretty sweet polished! But not for me.

Chevy Fleetside 08-20-2016 10:34 AM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GSIMFAB (Post 7685369)
300 for the set

Don't know if it was there before but I thought they were $300 each. If I go to remote door locks I might consider it.

GSIMFAB 08-20-2016 01:31 PM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside (Post 7688783)
Don't know if it was there before but I thought they were $300 each. If I go to remote door locks I might consider it.

They have always been $300.00 for the set.

GSIMFAB 08-21-2016 12:56 PM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
This is a cool video showing our 67-72 door handles being machined.


Chevy Fleetside 08-21-2016 03:20 PM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GSIMFAB (Post 7688902)
They have always been $300.00 for the set.

yeah it really helps if you read the whole description. :lol:

GSIMFAB 08-21-2016 03:32 PM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside (Post 7689842)
yeah it really helps if you read the whole description. :lol:

HAHA we are a society of just look at the picture some times.:lol::lol::lol:

GSIMFAB 08-24-2016 01:41 AM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
Polished Door Handles are up on the site now. :metal:
$335.00 for the SET


WWW.GSIMFAB.COM

http://www.gsimfab.com/uimages/60_66...polished_b.jpg

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TJ's Chevy 08-24-2016 10:53 AM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
Looks good!

coyn 08-29-2016 12:35 PM

Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles
 
I really like the look of the black anodized handles. It would go really good with the look i'm trying to achieve with my build. I may be in the market for a set since I haven't come across a decent black set of handles but that will be further down the road since I am just starting my build.


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