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Huck · 02-27-2007, 09:50 AM

I discussed many of the above with "The Truck Shop' from Orange County who imports millions of $$ worth of this stuff. They have no interest in expanding the 'sheet metal business" as it is too costly to produce, too expensive to ship and too problematic with damage in shipping. They make their $$ with the little chrome stuff.
As discussed above --things like 71-2 tow hooks that are cast and bring over $250. a pair--wouldn't be damaged in shipping and little issue with fit/finish/dents!! The blazer rear seat hold downs are another item that could be easily re-popped and bring $35-55. a set and would probably cost less then $5. to manufacture with quantity.
Long bed, short bed, Blazer rear floors could be an interesting product as once the tooling is made for the long bed, the short and blazer floor could be a simple cut down with minimal tooling. The basic pattern would allow for solution for all three. Just providing the rear 6" would also be a great seller as this is the most common "first area" to rust out due to the dirt pocket created by the wrap down of the floor rib pattern.
Finally a tooling for Shoulder belts using full size webbing would not only be extremely popular, but you would be doing a service for everyone who drives one of these trucks---and will probably save a life or two in the process!!!
If I can help in any way, just let me know~~~`Huck

67ChevyRedneck · 02-27-2007, 10:16 AM

Molded speaker kick panels that don't look cheesy and FIT. Also, some kind of speaker/insulated enclosure the goes from the floor to the window bottom and from door to door that can be installed in trucks that have the fuel tank removed.

jkaylor68gmc · 02-27-2007, 10:22 AM

Short bed steel floor
'67-'68 grille

Huck · 02-27-2007, 10:24 AM

How about the stupid VIN tag rivets. THis has got to be the biggest rip off of all time---getting $20-30. a pair!!!!!!!!!!!!! You could set up a stamping press with normal rivits and stamp into them the pattern----can't cost more then a few dollars for a die modified for this---hell I may just do this myself!!!

**special-K** · 02-27-2007, 10:27 AM

Fiberglass upper hatch for Suburban.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-27-2007, 12:03 PM

GMC radiator support.

smbrouss70 · 02-27-2007, 01:44 PM

I don't believe the trim piece that goes across the lip of the hood on the 68's is reproduced.

jb4short · 02-27-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I don't believe the trim piece that goes across the lip of the hood on the 68's is reproduced.

It's out there; it's normally listed seperate from the grille section

**PICKMUP** · 02-27-2007, 02:49 PM

A lot of good ideas & some too wild to fly!
Here's another vote for the RH corner/tray on core supports. The small area that the battery eats up. A lot of guys don't want to buy a new rad spt for their daily drivers, when they just need a small piece...same for front of inner fender.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-27-2007, 03:38 PM

A little crude, but this piece on a PS inner fender and the corresponding tray area on the core support.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-27-2007, 03:40 PM

This is also the "awesome" fit of the aftermarket speaker kick panels. It's actually worse than it looks. It overlaps the vent as much as 3/4" in some areas.

One that fits would be a

jb4short · 02-27-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

This is also the "awesome" fit of the aftermarket speaker kick panels. It's actually worse than it looks. It overlaps the vent as much as 3/4" in some areas.

One that fits would be a

Thank God for duct tape.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-27-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Thank God for duct tape.

It's a good "mock-up" material for Pictures

rodstored-72 · 02-27-2007, 03:40 PM

i am not real up on all the parts that are available for our trucks. but i think that a "filled" cowl replacement part would be a money maker. i am not running wiper blades & motor on my truck & i would love to just buy a replacement panel that does not have the long vent openings in it. especially for those of us who don't know how to weld. i think that to have a mass produce part would be cheaper then getting a body shop (fabricator) to do the piece, atleast from the consumer end. kinda just like we get for our bed sides or rocker panels i guess....

anyways, just a thought.....

jb4short · 02-27-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

i am not real up on all the parts that are available for our trucks. but i think that a "filled" cowl replacement part would be a money maker. i am not running wiper blades & motor on my truck & i would love to just buy a replacement panel that does not have the long vent openings in it. especially for those of us who don't know how to weld. i think that to have a mass produce part would be cheaper then getting a body shop (fabricator) to do the piece, atleast from the consumer end. kinda just like we get for our bed sides or rocker panels i guess....

anyways, just a thought.....

I've got a cowl coming this week for reproduction. We do want to make it. But on this "Shaved" one; how are you pulling air in if the grille work isn't there? Is this going to be a problem?

extd56 · 02-27-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I've got a cowl coming this week for reproduction. We do want to make it. But on this "Shaved" one; how are you pulling air in if the grille work isn't there? Is this going to be a problem?

Most of the guys are running aftermarket air that want the shaved panel, I know I am as the original stuff is getting hard to find in good condition.

cstanley · 02-27-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by extd56

Most of the guys are running aftermarket air that want the shaved panel, I know I am as the original stuff is getting hard to find in good condition.

THAT'S TRUE. THE GUYS WANTING SHAVED COWLS GENERALLY SEEM TO BE RUNNING AFTERMARKET A/C UNITS, WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE A FRESH AIR INLET. THEY RECIRC. THE AIR IN THE CAB.

I'D 2ND FRIZZLE'S SUGGESTION OF A PLASTIC GLOVE BOX LINER.
AND HOW ABOUT THOS FAMOUS BLAZER CHALET DOOR/WINDOW COVER STRIP THINGIES.

rodstored-72 · 02-28-2007, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I've got a cowl coming this week for reproduction. We do want to make it. But on this "Shaved" one; how are you pulling air in if the grille work isn't there? Is this going to be a problem?

shows how much i know!

i don't understand the purpose of the vents for the cowl? i am going to be running ac in my '72, i am assuming that from your comment that the vents in the cowl play a part in getting air into the truck?? i apreciate your patience.

sorry if i am not up to your guys level...

thanks!

jb4short · 02-28-2007, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

shows how much i know!

i don't understand the purpose of the vents for the cowl? i am going to be running ac in my '72, i am assuming that from your comment that the vents in the cowl play a part in getting air into the truck?? i apreciate your patience.

sorry if i am not up to your guys level...

thanks!

Don't apologize to me...I drive VW's (here comes the abuse..LOL). Just looking over the cowl section of a donor cab out here it looks like air is pulled through the grilles and up through a seal that channels air to the cab vents in the kickpanels. Seems like that would work with the shaved cowl; but it sounds like these guys have already thought that through.

ChevLoRay · 01-31-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

shows how much i know!

i don't understand the purpose of the vents for the cowl? i am going to be running ac in my '72, i am assuming that from your comment that the vents in the cowl play a part in getting air into the truck?? i apreciate your patience.

sorry if i am not up to your guys level...

thanks!

I also want a "filled" or shaved, if you will, cowl. As for the air that is used by the A/C system, my thinking is to use a flexible hose/duct to route incoming air from the front of the radiator support, through the engine compartment, into the plenum. That would be fresh air for the HVAC system, if you wanted it.

Frizzle Fry · 02-27-2007, 04:18 PM

Did anyone mention a metal or plastic replacement for the cardboard glovebox?

chipflyer · 02-27-2007, 04:25 PM

Original cruise control vacuum parts, servos and transducers. Its getting very hard to find the right stuff that is still good.

Jeff

Downtown · 02-27-2007, 04:29 PM

I would like to see a matching set of woodgrain pieces for the Dash Bezel, Glovebox door, and door panel inserts for super cheyennes. All these pieces are available, but not from the same manufacturer. It would be nice if the patterns and color were the same.

jkade · 02-27-2007, 05:26 PM

Blazer half-top's. I bet you could sell 100 in the first week.

jb4short · 02-27-2007, 06:19 PM

Does anyone have a Blazer windshield frame; and how much of the top of it normally needs to be replaced?

02-27-2007, 09:50 AM	#1
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: What parts aren't out there? I discussed many of the above with "The Truck Shop' from Orange County who imports millions of $$ worth of this stuff. They have no interest in expanding the 'sheet metal business" as it is too costly to produce, too expensive to ship and too problematic with damage in shipping. They make their $$ with the little chrome stuff. As discussed above --things like 71-2 tow hooks that are cast and bring over $250. a pair--wouldn't be damaged in shipping and little issue with fit/finish/dents!! The blazer rear seat hold downs are another item that could be easily re-popped and bring $35-55. a set and would probably cost less then $5. to manufacture with quantity. Long bed, short bed, Blazer rear floors could be an interesting product as once the tooling is made for the long bed, the short and blazer floor could be a simple cut down with minimal tooling. The basic pattern would allow for solution for all three. Just providing the rear 6" would also be a great seller as this is the most common "first area" to rust out due to the dirt pocket created by the wrap down of the floor rib pattern. Finally a tooling for Shoulder belts using full size webbing would not only be extremely popular, but you would be doing a service for everyone who drives one of these trucks---and will probably save a life or two in the process!!! If I can help in any way, just let me know~~~`Huck

02-27-2007, 10:16 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What parts aren't out there? Molded speaker kick panels that don't look cheesy and FIT. Also, some kind of speaker/insulated enclosure the goes from the floor to the window bottom and from door to door that can be installed in trucks that have the fuel tank removed. __________________ 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!

02-27-2007, 10:22 AM	#3
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What parts aren't out there? Short bed steel floor '67-'68 grille

02-27-2007, 10:24 AM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: What parts aren't out there? How about the stupid VIN tag rivets. THis has got to be the biggest rip off of all time---getting $20-30. a pair!!!!!!!!!!!!! You could set up a stamping press with normal rivits and stamp into them the pattern----can't cost more then a few dollars for a die modified for this---hell I may just do this myself!!!

02-27-2007, 10:27 AM	#5
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02-27-2007, 01:44 PM	#7
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02-27-2007, 02:49 PM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: What parts aren't out there? A lot of good ideas & some too wild to fly! Here's another vote for the RH corner/tray on core supports. The small area that the battery eats up. A lot of guys don't want to buy a new rad spt for their daily drivers, when they just need a small piece...same for front of inner fender.

02-27-2007, 03:38 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What parts aren't out there? A little crude, but this piece on a PS inner fender and the corresponding tray area on the core support. Attached Images __________________ 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!

02-27-2007, 03:40 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What parts aren't out there? This is also the "awesome" fit of the aftermarket speaker kick panels. It's actually worse than it looks. It overlaps the vent as much as 3/4" in some areas. One that fits would be a Attached Images __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-27-2007 at 03:41 PM.

02-27-2007, 03:40 PM	#14
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,981	Re: What parts aren't out there? i am not real up on all the parts that are available for our trucks. but i think that a "filled" cowl replacement part would be a money maker. i am not running wiper blades & motor on my truck & i would love to just buy a replacement panel that does not have the long vent openings in it. especially for those of us who don't know how to weld. i think that to have a mass produce part would be cheaper then getting a body shop (fabricator) to do the piece, atleast from the consumer end. kinda just like we get for our bed sides or rocker panels i guess.... anyways, just a thought.....

02-27-2007, 04:18 PM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: What parts aren't out there? Did anyone mention a metal or plastic replacement for the cardboard glovebox?

02-27-2007, 04:25 PM	#22
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: What parts aren't out there? Original cruise control vacuum parts, servos and transducers. Its getting very hard to find the right stuff that is still good. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

02-27-2007, 04:29 PM	#23
Downtown Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: New Palestine, IN Posts: 470	Re: What parts aren't out there? I would like to see a matching set of woodgrain pieces for the Dash Bezel, Glovebox door, and door panel inserts for super cheyennes. All these pieces are available, but not from the same manufacturer. It would be nice if the patterns and color were the same. __________________ 72 Shortbed fleetside 402 BB, AC, Posi 72 Super Cheyenne Longbed 350 49,000 original miles and My dad ordered it new 66 Chevy Caprice 2 dr 74 Honda CB750 New Palestine, IN

02-27-2007, 05:26 PM	#24
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: What parts aren't out there? Blazer half-top's. I bet you could sell 100 in the first week.



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