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RW71 · 06-07-2009, 09:16 PM

I need some Ideas, I want to cast some 67-72 parts in Aluminum. So any Ideas?

**mr48chev** · 06-07-2009, 09:35 PM

Yourself? For yourself? or a production run?

RW71 · 06-07-2009, 10:00 PM

For production or one off's

**LockDoc** · 06-07-2009, 10:41 PM

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I can't give you any ideas at this point but I have been kicking this around too. The salvage yard 2 miles from me melts aluminum every couple of weeks and the owner said to get my molds made up and he would call me when they were pouring ingots. How cool is that!!! I took a class on metal casting when I lived at Davenport, IA and it was a lot of fun.

LockDoc

BAGNDRAGIT · 06-08-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RW71

I need some Ideas, I want to cast some 67-72 parts in Aluminum. So any Ideas?

radiator mounts, battery hold downs, accesory brackets, plug wire looms, dash bezels, glove box doors, window cranks, door handles (inner), shift knobs, grille emblems. hope this helps a little, just throwin ideas out there

chuckmc8 · 06-08-2009, 05:53 AM

I have a home foundry that I havent operated in several years- It melts and pours 25 lbs of aluminum. We use sand casting and 2 part molds. ( I used to make Historical markers and plaques)
I had been thinking that I might make an Aluminum Finned air cleaner to match my vintage Wieand valve covers.....hmmmm
Cost at about a grand to set up, I can help with info if needed-Chuck

RW71 · 06-08-2009, 11:22 AM

I worked in a small family owned foundry for 20 years, been out of it for about 10 years now.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-08-2009, 12:46 PM

Suburban/blazer rear seat hold down brackets, emblems (any and all), suburban roof rack stands, suburban liftgate handle, suburban tailgate keylock surround, ignition lock cylinder for 67s, ....that's all I can think of right now,

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**LockDoc** · 06-10-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

ignition lock cylinder for 67s, ....that's all I can think of right now,

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Rob,

I think you might have meant to say ignition switch spacer for the 67's. The lock cylinder is the same as 68-72

LockDoc

dan42 · 06-10-2009, 09:56 AM

'67 interior door handles is another one -

Skirkpat · 06-10-2009, 10:03 AM

Front Tow Hooks, Yah I know they would be weak, but let's face reality here. How many of you guys really "USE" your 400.00 tow hooks? LOL

06-07-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
RW71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 84	Need Ideas I need some Ideas, I want to cast some 67-72 parts in Aluminum. So any Ideas?

06-07-2009, 09:35 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: Need Ideas Yourself? For yourself? or a production run?

06-07-2009, 10:00 PM	#3
RW71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 84	Re: Need Ideas For production or one off's

06-07-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: Need Ideas - I can't give you any ideas at this point but I have been kicking this around too. The salvage yard 2 miles from me melts aluminum every couple of weeks and the owner said to get my molds made up and he would call me when they were pouring ingots. How cool is that!!! I took a class on metal casting when I lived at Davenport, IA and it was a lot of fun. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-08-2009, 05:53 AM	#6
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Need Ideas I have a home foundry that I havent operated in several years- It melts and pours 25 lbs of aluminum. We use sand casting and 2 part molds. ( I used to make Historical markers and plaques) I had been thinking that I might make an Aluminum Finned air cleaner to match my vintage Wieand valve covers.....hmmmm Cost at about a grand to set up, I can help with info if needed-Chuck

06-08-2009, 11:22 AM	#7
RW71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 84	Re: Need Ideas I worked in a small family owned foundry for 20 years, been out of it for about 10 years now.

06-08-2009, 12:46 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Need Ideas Suburban/blazer rear seat hold down brackets, emblems (any and all), suburban roof rack stands, suburban liftgate handle, suburban tailgate keylock surround, ignition lock cylinder for 67s, ....that's all I can think of right now, . __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-10-2009, 09:56 AM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Need Ideas '67 interior door handles is another one - __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-10-2009, 10:03 AM	#11
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Need Ideas Front Tow Hooks, Yah I know they would be weak, but let's face reality here. How many of you guys really "USE" your 400.00 tow hooks? LOL



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