My Unexpected '66 SWB-Fleet-Restomod Project!

[McMurphy]

yeah, I like stuff that makes you look twice. Especially when you see something so original that it makes you glad you took the second look.

If that doesnt sound too weird.

[Modges'66]

Thanks AGAIN! Bomp & Murph!

Here are a few pics after polishing, added to the collection.
Time to start working on something else!!

[clemdaddy]

nice fabbin' man. sounds like you've got a cottage industry opportunity happening.

i'll place an order for a set, just to say i got one....... just put them on the list, way after you get your truck done please.

[Modges'66]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

nice fabbin' man. sounds like you've got a cottage industry opportunity happening.

i'll place an order for a set, just to say i got one....... just put them on the list, way after you get your truck done please.

Thanks!
Really, I am overwhelmed with the response to these items!

[Modges'66]

Seriously, I think that everyone should PM me with what they would realistically spend if these items became available....Then I could better decide if they are worth producing, or not.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Seriously, I think that everyone should PM me with what they would realistically spend if these items became available....Then I could better decide if they are worth producing, or not.

One truck catalog lists the lever knobs at $12.44 list, $9.95 sale.
Ash tray knob $6.19 list, $4.95 sale.

You figure 20% to 50% mark up for them being custom and aluminum would probably be in the more than fair bracket.
Not sure how much time you have invested, or how much materiels cost, but probably in that ball park pretty easily.

I know you said to PM you, but I thought the rationale was worth sharing.
Me personally, and because it is to support a friend, I would pay upwards of $20-$30 for a set (plus shipping).

I would sure like to hear what your average offer turns out to be though !!
I like general concensus questions.

[Budman56]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

One truck catalog lists the lever knobs at $12.44 list, $9.95 sale.
Ash tray knob $6.19 list, $4.95 sale.

You figure 20% to 50% mark up for them being custom and aluminum would probably be in the more than fair bracket.
Not sure how much time you have invested, or how much materiels cost, but probably in that ball park pretty easily.

I know you said to PM you, but I thought the rationale was worth sharing.
Me personally, and because it is to support a friend, I would pay upwards of $20-$30 for a set (plus shipping).

I would sure like to hear what your average offer turns out to be though !!
I like general concensus questions.

I would probaby pay more just because I know the amount of time it takes to make small projects like this, and I dont have the equipment to do so, so having said that I think that if you were to sell the whole set heater knobs and ashtray knob as a set I would pay $50 to $75. also there are other knobs in the truck that could be made to make a complete package and round out the whole truck with custom knobs. If you look in any of the catalogs you will see that most of them sell their knobs (head light knobs) and others for around $10 each and we all know that they are plastic and they will at some point crack and twist off. So again having said that I think that aluminum knobs are worth more and will last the life of the truck. This is just my opion, but I would not do all that work just for 20 to 30 its just not bussiness smart. The only way I would consider lowering the price is if I could figure out a way to mass produce them so that they wouldnt cost as much to produce. In california a machinest gets around a $150 hour to fab items like this. Again this is just my opion...........If you do produce them I will buy a set.

[chad64chevy]

Originally Posted by Budman56

I would probaby pay more just because I know the amount of time it takes to make small projects like this, and I dont have the equipment to do so, so having said that I think that if you were to sell the whole set heater knobs and ashtray knob as a set I would pay $50 to $75. also there are other knobs in the truck that could be made to make a complete package and round out the whole truck with custom knobs. If you look in any of the catalogs you will see that most of them sell their knobs (head light knobs) and others for around $10 each and we all know that they are plastic and they will at some point crack and twist off. So again having said that I think that aluminum knobs are worth more and will last the life of the truck. This is just my opion, but I would not do all that work just for 20 to 30 its just not bussiness smart. The only way I would consider lowering the price is if I could figure out a way to mass produce them so that they wouldnt cost as much to produce. In california a machinest gets around a $150 hour to fab items like this. Again this is just my opion...........If you do produce them I will buy a set.

thats about around the same price i was thinking, i seen aluminum dash knobs on $ebay for $10 each, and these are just made for are year trucks! i like the idea about the other knobs i seen these for the dash http://www.boeseengineering.com/deta...oduct_id=9700P
and i'm thinking of buying them as well!!

[Gmforce]

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Seriously, I think that everyone should PM me with what they would realistically spend if these items became available....Then I could better decide if they are worth producing, or not.

I'm with everyone else except a couple of other points. The other posters had some good points.. Don't discount the fact that unless you do mass produce them that they are one off custom pieces. that alone would put a set for the interior say 4 to 8 matching knobs in billet ??? I would pay 100 bucks maybe more. Especially if I could help with some small design feture that no one else has .. If you do just a basic one size fits all...Think about mass production + figure out parts cost + plus labor time and x by 2. Thats how we used to quote stuff when I did millwright estimites. Thinking that way would be like what 50 to 60 for a set...My Mentor used to say...Never forget to pay yourself...other wise you might as well just go to work at your job right...Peace

[Gmforce]

Originally Posted by Gmforce

I'm with everyone else except a couple of other points. The other posters had some good points.. Don't discount the fact that unless you do mass produce them that they are one off custom pieces. that alone would put a set for the interior say 4 to 8 matching knobs in billet ??? I would pay 100 bucks maybe more. Especially if I could help with some small design feture that no one else has .. If you do just a basic one size fits all...Think about mass production + figure out parts cost + plus labor time and x by 2. Thats how we used to quote stuff when I did millwright estimites. Thinking that way would be like what 50 to 60 for a set...My Mentor used to say...Never forget to pay yourself...other wise you might as well just go to work at your job right...Peace

Of course you could give us all the brotherly love hommie discount..LOL

[McMurphy]

with everything above

Especially the package deal on all knobs! I hate stuff that does not match when doing builds like these.
Am seriously happy to see you getting some feed back on this, glad you asked!

[clemdaddy]

i too like the idea of matching up all the knobs, but what a hugh amount of work to make. billet stuff is cool but once you start the look, you want to keep adding pieces. most of the dash knobs are similar except the wiper/washer knob.
seems like i remember generic window and door handles that were billet and would fit... there may already be some dash knobs out there from rod and custom vendors.

i would also like a set of heater and ashtray knobs, they are really nice.
$75-$100... all polished out... seems real fair.

[da_bears_da1]

Have looked at your current thread page many times but just did beginning to end. Amazing skills and attention to details. Glad to be subscribed.
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[flips72]

you are the man i got my knobs and ashtray handle today and they are as nice in person as they are on the web, cant say thanks enough, just placed a order with the truck shop on instrument cluster pieces so i will post some pics very soon. you defintly need to start mass production on these asap, and guys i promise if he does you will not be disappointed in the craftsmanship.. they are for sure top shelf

[Modges'66]

Hmmm.
I woulda thought that they would look a WHOLE-BUNCH better in the palm of your hand than in the photos!!! LOL!
Get your crap together & post some pics here!

[Gmforce]

Like you say.....You read a lot but don't post much...So I thought I would...Excellence Sir, absolutely wonderful work...I hope I can muster even a small percentage of the patients and attention to detail that you have shown your ride. The results are obvious.. Beautiful truck brother...
Was Murphy right, the girl making you not work on the truck ? LOL. Come on man, get back to work we need to see the paint work all bolted back together....Peace

[flips72]

sorry about the delay,life took over and had to put the truck on hold. i still haven't recieved my order from the truck shop yet so i dont have my deluxe heater controls, i did get the ash tray handle on and yes modge they defintly look much better in the palm of my hand and even better on the truck, cant wait to get the heater controls in , this is for sure going to set the dash off in ole red.thanks again modge

[flips72]

sorry the pictures arn't that great i will get some better ones soon, as you can see the dash is extremly nasty, the pollen here this year is terrible, i believe the worst i've ever seen.

[Bomp]

Those look really nice.

[aggie91]

That looks great. I think you could sell abounch of those on here.

[Ta2Don]

Sweet!!!

[Modges'66]

Originally Posted by da_bears_da1

Have looked at your current thread page many times but just did beginning to end. Amazing skills and attention to details. Glad to be subscribed.
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Thanks man!
Like I've said before, I really don't plan on doin this again real soon, so i want it to be right this time!

Originally Posted by Gmforce

Like you say.....You read a lot but don't post much...So I thought I would...Excellence Sir, absolutely wonderful work...I hope I can muster even a small percentage of the patients and attention to detail that you have shown your ride. The results are obvious.. Beautiful truck brother...
Was Murphy right, the girl making you not work on the truck ? LOL. Come on man, get back to work we need to see the paint work all bolted back together....Peace

Thanks a bunch, but Murph was not right on this...70+ hour work-weeks tend to make a guy tired!
Not that I am NOT workin on it, I am just workin on several small things at the same time, with nothing really worth posting!...Yet.

Originally Posted by flips72

sorry the pictures arn't that great i will get some better ones soon, as you can see the dash is extremly nasty, the pollen here this year is terrible, i believe the worst i've ever seen.

You are right, the pics suck...But I know what the pieces really look like!
When you get some good pics on here, then everybody will know.
I hope that it is sometime soon!
Your truck ROCKS BTW!

Originally Posted by Bomp

Those look really nice.

Thanks Man....Can't believe your peg-leg...What a masterpiece of an idea!
I would be worried about somebody stealing it, and marketing it to make millions...Gotta get a patent!

Originally Posted by aggie91

That looks great. I think you could sell abounch of those on here.

The problem on my end is time vs. profit!

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Sweet!!!

Dude, Thanks!
I constantly watch your build!

[flips72]

finally got my deluxe controls, and got them painted and the knobs installed, hope theses pics dont suck as bad. had to re-spray my dash because of the standard heater plate covers the dash about a 1/6th of a inch and the deluxe comes in from behind so there not installed in the truck yet but hope this will do them justice for now.thanks again modge and sorry it took me so long, just haven't had time to work on it,family and work seems to be absorbing most of my time here lately.

[Bomp]

and

[clemdaddy]

thats very very...
congrats to you and modges... nice