The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-07-2009, 09:16 PM   #1
RW71
Registered User
 
RW71's Avatar
 
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?
RW71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2009, 09:35 PM   #2
mr48chev
Registered User
 
mr48chev's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toppenish, WA
Posts: 15,498
Re: Need Ideas

Yourself? For yourself? or a production run?
mr48chev is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2009, 10:00 PM   #3
RW71
Registered User
 
RW71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Posts: 84
Re: Need Ideas

For production or one off's
RW71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2009, 10:41 PM   #4
LockDoc
The Older Generation


 
LockDoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,465
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

-
LockDoc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-08-2009, 12:31 AM   #5
BAGNDRAGIT
Just Not Low Enough!
 
BAGNDRAGIT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 525
Re: Need Ideas

Quote:
Originally Posted by RW71 View Post
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

__________________
NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME!
67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams
Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK
1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd
Previous:
1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded)
1973 Chevy C-20 *THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK*
2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P.
1969 Volkswagen Bug
This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.
BAGNDRAGIT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-08-2009, 05:53 AM   #6
chuckmc8
It's alsways something.....
 
chuckmc8's Avatar
 
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
chuckmc8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-08-2009, 11:22 AM   #7
RW71
Registered User
 
RW71's Avatar
 
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.
RW71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-08-2009, 12:46 PM   #8
Hart_Rod
*************
 
Hart_Rod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 17,846
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, .
Hart_Rod is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 09:56 AM   #9
dan42
Registered User
 
dan42's Avatar
 
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
dan42 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 10:03 AM   #10
Skirkpat
Registered User
 
Skirkpat's Avatar
 
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
Skirkpat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 11:32 PM   #11
LockDoc
The Older Generation


 
LockDoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,465
Re: Need Ideas

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hart_Rod View Post
ignition lock cylinder for 67s, ....that's all I can think of right now, .

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
__________________
Leon

Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles

(My Dually Pickup Project Thread)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820

-
LockDoc is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:16 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com