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67ChevyRedneck · 01-29-2007, 03:19 PM

I'd like to see aftermarket parts that FIT. I'd be willing to pay more for something that was a direct bolt on instead of spending hours modifying a $300 part.

Idaho Outlaw · 01-29-2007, 03:29 PM

Since this thread is up, I'll do a baby hijacking. On the grille topic. LMC offer's a $300 aluminum and a $600 OE aluminum. Are there any fit issue's with the cheaper of the two?

timcos · 01-29-2007, 04:16 PM

I would like to see a shortened steering column with the modification for the P/N safety switch and ready to paint and install. I know it would save me knuckles and frustration.

kbs71 · 01-29-2007, 11:56 PM

Look at this site. The chrome paint is expensive, but i saw it in person. You can't tell it's paint.
http://www.alsacorp.com/index.htm

DESTRO · 01-30-2007, 04:24 AM

I seen on the speed channel on the Chop Cut Rebuild show there is a kit that lets you make your own lens. You would make a reverse form from your original and then mix up this liquid and pour it in.It comes out looking factory.
If I had time I'd start making them but I don't so I'll pass my idea along.
Just remember me when your a millionare

Aarons72s · 01-30-2007, 04:43 AM

Now this thread is becomeing what I intended it to be. Ideas for custom parts, parts that need to be reproduced and improvements to existing or original parts.

67cr I agree if it dont fit why sell it. Ream a bolt hole here and there is one thing but have to cut weld and hammer a new part to fit is another.

Idaho Outlaw, from what I have heard no problems with the oe or repop aluminum grills other than maybe a little grinding on the very bottom, and from what I have read on here that is rare.

Timcos, great idea. I know the stock ones seem to sit to close to me to. Maybe it is cause I am a big guy, over 250 lbs, but still it could have beeen put closer to the dash.

kbs71, I have heard of that paint before and seen it used on some car shows to. Thanks for the link for it. Never really knew who made it and was afraid to ask the paint store for fear of the $$$$.

Destro, I will have to keep a look out for that episode as that is a pretty good idea. I may have to do that. I was hoping since a few sets of the tooling for the cargo light lens exist and are reproduced that they would make a run with the plastic they use for the tail light lenses instead of the clear plastic.

Thanks guys and keep the suggestions and coments coming. Maybe some of the vendors and suppliers will read this and help us out.

timcos · 01-30-2007, 10:41 AM

Any hints on the CCR show that this was on? What project car?

01-29-2007, 03:19 PM	#26
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Part Suggestions I'd like to see aftermarket parts that FIT. I'd be willing to pay more for something that was a direct bolt on instead of spending hours modifying a $300 part. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-29-2007, 03:29 PM	#27
Idaho Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chukar Hunting Paradise Posts: 80	Re: Part Suggestions Since this thread is up, I'll do a baby hijacking. On the grille topic. LMC offer's a $300 aluminum and a $600 OE aluminum. Are there any fit issue's with the cheaper of the two?

01-29-2007, 04:16 PM	#28
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Part Suggestions I would like to see a shortened steering column with the modification for the P/N safety switch and ready to paint and install. I know it would save me knuckles and frustration. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

01-29-2007, 11:56 PM	#29
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: Part Suggestions Look at this site. The chrome paint is expensive, but i saw it in person. You can't tell it's paint. http://www.alsacorp.com/index.htm __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE

01-30-2007, 04:24 AM	#30
DESTRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buckeye state Posts: 168	Re: Part Suggestions I seen on the speed channel on the Chop Cut Rebuild show there is a kit that lets you make your own lens. You would make a reverse form from your original and then mix up this liquid and pour it in.It comes out looking factory. If I had time I'd start making them but I don't so I'll pass my idea along. Just remember me when your a millionare

01-30-2007, 04:43 AM	#31
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: Part Suggestions Now this thread is becomeing what I intended it to be. Ideas for custom parts, parts that need to be reproduced and improvements to existing or original parts. 67cr I agree if it dont fit why sell it. Ream a bolt hole here and there is one thing but have to cut weld and hammer a new part to fit is another. Idaho Outlaw, from what I have heard no problems with the oe or repop aluminum grills other than maybe a little grinding on the very bottom, and from what I have read on here that is rare. Timcos, great idea. I know the stock ones seem to sit to close to me to. Maybe it is cause I am a big guy, over 250 lbs, but still it could have beeen put closer to the dash. kbs71, I have heard of that paint before and seen it used on some car shows to. Thanks for the link for it. Never really knew who made it and was afraid to ask the paint store for fear of the $$$$. Destro, I will have to keep a look out for that episode as that is a pretty good idea. I may have to do that. I was hoping since a few sets of the tooling for the cargo light lens exist and are reproduced that they would make a run with the plastic they use for the tail light lenses instead of the clear plastic. Thanks guys and keep the suggestions and coments coming. Maybe some of the vendors and suppliers will read this and help us out.

01-30-2007, 10:41 AM	#32
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Part Suggestions Any hints on the CCR show that this was on? What project car? __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)



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