Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mahanian · 06-03-2008, 09:17 PM

Let me know what you think...it will attach with 4 fasteners from the back so there are no visible fasteners

thirdstreettito · 06-03-2008, 09:18 PM

I like it!

tcb-1 · 06-03-2008, 09:20 PM

very, very nice cnc work! did you make that? there are going to be a lot of excited "cut dash" folks out there!

mahanian · 06-03-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

very, very nice cnc work! did you make that? there are going to be a lot of excited "cut dash" folks out there!

I designed it, a buddy of mine did the CAD work, and on here did the CNC machining, and I spent the hours sanding and polishing...I need to make some minor tweaks to the CAD file to clean up some loose ends but I'm pretty happy with the outcome...

copywritten · 06-03-2008, 09:31 PM

that is a very nice piece. Let me know if you decide to make one as a special request, I have a cut dash and that would work perfect!

BarryB · 06-03-2008, 09:31 PM

I like it! How expensive to you think it will be to reproduce?? I have a feeling your gunna get hit with a bunch of people wanting that. You should offer it either polished or paintable or powdercoated black or something.

mahanian · 06-03-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by copywritten

that is a very nice piece. Let me know if you decide to make one as a special request, I have a cut dash and that would work perfect!

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Originally Posted by BarryB

I like it! How expensive to you think it will be to reproduce?? I have a feeling your gunna get hit with a bunch of people wanting that. You should offer it either polished or paintable or powdercoated black or something.

If I get enough interest I will mass produce a batch of them as a one time run. I could probably have them powder coated instead of polishing them, but I'd still have to do just as much sanding to remove the tooling marks and profile them so the cost would probably come out even.

Arad68 · 06-03-2008, 09:38 PM

I really like it and would want one if they are for sale. Mine would have to be polished.

tcb-1 · 06-03-2008, 09:39 PM

I run Pro-E at work. The new cad-cam software is amazing. What I could do with our cnc at work. oh well, off limits to us non-union engineers.

I think you should market it. Seriously!

oh yeah, putting it into a vibratory tumbler. it will come out looking like chrome.

again, market it!

copywritten · 06-03-2008, 09:40 PM

I am interested!

mikeoj · 06-03-2008, 09:44 PM

Cool.What would the cost be?

mahanian · 06-03-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

I run Pro-E at work. The new cad-cam software is amazing. What I could do with our cnc at work. oh well, off limits to us non-union engineers.

I think you should market it. Seriously!

oh yeah, putting it into a vibratory tumbler. it will come out looking like chrome.

again, market it!

I used Pro-E at my previous job but the company I work for now uses Ideas, and they don't let the engineers use it....oh well!

My experience is aluminum doesn't do well in the tumblers for polishing, is there a special media I should be using?

72BlckButy · 06-03-2008, 09:44 PM

That is sweet! Nice work on the lay out, there will be plenty of guys that want these for their trucks, be prepared!

VA72C10 · 06-03-2008, 09:45 PM

Another one interested....been following this since the original post.

*Shane* · 06-03-2008, 09:46 PM

What brand of CNC are you using?

caminokid · 06-03-2008, 09:50 PM

Very nice! But I think you better be looking into a patient. You could make a killing off of that...even for the 73 to 87 crowd.

mahanian · 06-03-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeoj

Cool.What would the cost be?

The price would depend on how many people are interested and willing to commit. I'm figuring somewhere between $50-$75, depending on the total quantity, paintable versus polished/powder coated, and final unit cost for machine work. That would basically be paying me a little above minimum wage to sand and polish. I now understand why vendors charge so much for their polished aluminum products.

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Originally Posted by Shane

What brand of CNC are you using?

I don't do the CNC work, that is farmed out to Mekdad who is a member of this site.

tcb-1 · 06-03-2008, 09:57 PM

I have used a vibratory tumbler with walnut sheels and a good dose of Mother's Power Metal polish.

dude, I think you have some customers here! nice clean design. period. I really like the hidden mounting screws. what size? #8 or #10 threads??

yep, I'm with Caminokid. you should think of applying for a patent...... at least get it in the process that way you would have proprietary rights.

copywritten · 06-03-2008, 09:58 PM

the more I look at your pics the more bas a** it is. you could even take it a step further and make a one piece that will outline the radio, ash tray and the ac controls... just my 2 nickels!!

VA72C10 · 06-03-2008, 09:58 PM

Would you be able to mount it on the dash to show how much of the recessed area that covers? My dash was really hacked up by the PO so i want to make sure it covers enough.

mahanian · 06-03-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by caminokid

Very nice! But I think you better be looking into a patient. You could make a killing off of that...even for the 73 to 87 crowd.

Good call, I actually already applied for a patent, but I figured for the small volume it isn't worth the cost.

Arad68 · 06-03-2008, 09:59 PM

I would take one un-polished and do the work myself. I know it is tedious, but worth it.

mahanian · 06-03-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by copywritten

the more I look at your pics the more bas a** it is. you could even take it a step further and make a one piece that will outline the radio, ash tray and the ac controls... just my 2 nickels!!

That would look cool, but it would be pretty pricey for a piece of Aluminum that size and a CNC machine big enough to handle it

copywritten · 06-03-2008, 10:03 PM

not as expensive as replacing a cut up dash, I think you would make a killing making both pieces for sure, if you could do a one piece put me on the list

mahanian · 06-03-2008, 10:03 PM

If there is enough interest to produce a batch of these, I will pay to become a Vendor...thanks for the heads up VA72C10!

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tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? very, very nice cnc work! did you make that? there are going to be a lot of excited "cut dash" folks out there! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

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copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? that is a very nice piece. Let me know if you decide to make one as a special request, I have a cut dash and that would work perfect!

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BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I like it! How expensive to you think it will be to reproduce?? I have a feeling your gunna get hit with a bunch of people wanting that. You should offer it either polished or paintable or powdercoated black or something. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

06-03-2008, 09:39 PM	#9
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I run Pro-E at work. The new cad-cam software is amazing. What I could do with our cnc at work. oh well, off limits to us non-union engineers. I think you should market it. Seriously! oh yeah, putting it into a vibratory tumbler. it will come out looking like chrome. again, market it! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 06-03-2008 at 09:43 PM.

06-03-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
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06-03-2008, 09:38 PM	#8
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I really like it and would want one if they are for sale. Mine would have to be polished. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately" Last edited by Arad68; 06-03-2008 at 09:39 PM.

06-03-2008, 09:40 PM	#10
copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I am interested!

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06-03-2008, 09:44 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? That is sweet! Nice work on the lay out, there will be plenty of guys that want these for their trucks, be prepared! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-03-2008, 09:45 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Another one interested....been following this since the original post.

06-03-2008, 09:46 PM	#15
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06-03-2008, 09:50 PM	#16
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Very nice! But I think you better be looking into a patient. You could make a killing off of that...even for the 73 to 87 crowd. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-03-2008, 09:57 PM	#18
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I have used a vibratory tumbler with walnut sheels and a good dose of Mother's Power Metal polish. dude, I think you have some customers here! nice clean design. period. I really like the hidden mounting screws. what size? #8 or #10 threads?? yep, I'm with Caminokid. you should think of applying for a patent...... at least get it in the process that way you would have proprietary rights. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 06-03-2008 at 09:59 PM.

06-03-2008, 09:58 PM	#19
copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? the more I look at your pics the more bas a** it is. you could even take it a step further and make a one piece that will outline the radio, ash tray and the ac controls... just my 2 nickels!!



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06-03-2008, 09:59 PM	#22
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I would take one un-polished and do the work myself. I know it is tedious, but worth it. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

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copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? not as expensive as replacing a cut up dash, I think you would make a killing making both pieces for sure, if you could do a one piece put me on the list Last edited by copywritten; 06-03-2008 at 10:04 PM.

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