69-71 vent window ferrules

[Tomo]

Does anyone know where I can buy the plastic ferrules that are used on 69-71 blazer doors? They seem to be very hard to come by so even if I can get just 1 that will be a huge help. I have a little cnc machine and I'd like to try to remake them out of aluminum. So I really just need one for a template/dimensions.

[hemi43]

My truck only came with one, so I machined mine from brass. I used brass because the shape of the part forced me to make it from 2 pieces then silver soldered together. The curved section is the reason it can't be easily machined unless you have access to a 5 axis mill. A 3-D printer would also be a good way of making these. Here's a few pictures of the original plastic one. You should be able to machine one from these pics, but if you need any other views let me know. Also, the diameter of the curved section is around 3 1/2 ".
The last picture is the brass one I made then powder coated.

[jondancer]

3D printer would be perfect !

[JimH2828]

I have these extra ones. Was saving them in case mine break. The pic shows the issues. One has scuff, one has chips off its' outer ring, screw head is very good, thread section that connect to retainer clip is good, some damaged thread up the shaft that don't matter. Would sell for $50 plus ride since they are driver condition.



-Jim

[Tomo]

Originally Posted by JimH2828

I have these extra ones. Was saving them in case mine break. The pic shows the issues. One has scuff, one has chips off its' outer ring, screw head is very good, thread section that connect to retainer clip is good, some damaged thread up the shaft that don't matter. Would sell for $50 plus ride since they are driver condition.

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-Jim

I'll take them Jim - sending a pm now.

[hemi43]

Holy smokes !! I should have made extra ones !! ;-)