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mekdad · 11-16-2008, 03:03 AM

straitnate14, I think I can do,it but how do I get his head to wiggle. I am going to have to start a big list!!

PanelDeland · 11-16-2008, 10:16 AM

mekdad, If you can get a head to wiggle I think the real money maker would be a "Bobble Head Andy"
I'm sure there's a pic of our own LHM to use for a pattern.

my67chevytruck · 11-16-2008, 12:34 PM

Can you imagine this bobbling in your TRUCK.

With WSTF on the base......

mekdad · 11-16-2008, 12:37 PM

Right click and save

I will see what I can do.

**LEEVON** · 11-16-2008, 08:05 PM

I'm in for a set of the "8-5.3L" emblems...SWEET IDEA!

ChevLoRay · 11-16-2008, 10:52 PM

Mahanian does a radio piece to cover up the butchered slots in these trucks. It's trick-looking...and I have one. Along that line, what about some billet surround/nuts for the headlight/wiper/chokes, that matched his radio surround?

In a different vein, an engine-turned applique to fit the dash panel and also the glove box door would be nice. What I mean would be an engine-turned equivalent of the woodgrain piece that the CST's use. Just a piece of self-adhesive aluminum/stainless, thin, that would fit around the stock guage bezels.

**chev-obsession** · 11-16-2008, 10:57 PM

how much for a "8-383" emblem? also do you think that you could make a 383 emblem that would go on a 77 chevy grille?

**Hart_Rod** · 11-16-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mekdad

I am going to do a few different ones for 383,5.3,6.0,and even a 4.3 for those that have them.

That is a good idea I can see what I can do, some thing like that is going to cost a little more.

I am going to try to keep prices down as much as posable.I think most of the emblems are going to be around $35.00 for the pair with hardware and shipping.

SWEEEEETTTT!!!!!!

Can't wait to see them.....

mekdad · 11-17-2008, 01:18 PM

I think we need an update on progress.I have been doing the drawing and tool path on these while my other guy is working on the tail light lenses.Things should be going to the mill this after noon.

mekdad · 11-17-2008, 08:14 PM

The tail light bezels should be done tomorrow morning.I will post pics. The 8-383 is now ready for the mill also.

Ryan Hubbard · 11-17-2008, 08:49 PM

I see you are using MasterCam for your stuff. What kind of machines do you have? I have a couple of Fadals and am looking at Mori-Seiki and then a big five axis machine. I have been doing the Billet Dash Panels for aftermarket gauges for a while. Good luck with your projects

mekdad · 11-17-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Hubbard

I see you are using MasterCam for your stuff. What kind of machines do you have? I have a couple of Fadals and am looking at Mori-Seiki and then a big five axis machine. I have been doing the Billet Dash Panels for aftermarket gauges for a while. Good luck with your projects

We have 4 Fadals one 30/16 one 40/20 and two 60/30s.We also have 2 Hyundai lathes one older hit15s and a new skt21.

avysittinon22s · 11-17-2008, 09:05 PM

LOL I had this same idea a couple weeks ago, but you beat me to it.

cparman · 11-17-2008, 09:13 PM

Ignition switch bezel?

I am kinda interested in the center caps as well. If I remember right the replacement caps from American Racing are about $12-15 a piece. Here is the problem with their caps. They are made of something other than the aluminium the wheels are made of, and the look bad very soon after the install. I will be glad to shoot a pic or two the the caps on my DD to show you. Yes your caps are a lot, BUT if the look as good as the wheels -------
I got what I paid for !!!

northern 85 · 11-17-2008, 09:30 PM

How about a gmc emblem for a 67/68 chevy grille,it would be the same shape as the bowtie, all cap letters little G big M little C with the same dimensions of the factory emblem. I can see it in my head can anyone follow me?

68chevy68 · 11-17-2008, 09:43 PM

How about some inside door handles and window cranks that match a set of knobs and so on...

cstm68 · 11-17-2008, 10:14 PM

how about a cst emblem that looks like this
http://www.hzemall.com/wordpress/wp-...10379small.jpg
id be interested in that

mekdad · 11-17-2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northern 85

How about a gmc emblem for a 67/68 chevy grille,it would be the same shape as the bowtie, all cap letters little G big M little C with the same dimensions of the factory emblem. I can see it in my head can anyone follow me?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstm68

how about a cst emblem that looks like this
http://www.hzemall.com/wordpress/wp-...10379small.jpg
id be interested in that

Something like this.

rstewart09 · 11-17-2008, 11:22 PM

How about the 67 GMC Custom fender badge. Its not reproduced and is 67 only.

mekdad · 11-17-2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rstewart09

How about the 67 GMC Custom fender badge. Its not reproduced and is 67 only.

That would be a hard one because of the tapered edges of the vertical bars.Not saying it cant be done but it would take a lot of machine time and little steps.

Dingfodgy · 11-17-2008, 11:54 PM

Very interested in the relocated R/V mirror mount. Beyond that here are some other things I'd be interested in;
a. Hood Latch Release and Tailgate Latch handles
b. Adjustable mount and case for my 1st. gen. Ipod Nano and/or cell phone.
c. Nifty pull handle for G-box door.
d. Tailgate arms.
e. Form-Fit caps for the "ridges" in a steel bed floor.
f. Trick billet sill plates
g. Dome light / Cargo lamp base.

northern 85 · 11-18-2008, 07:12 AM

No,i was thinking of blueprinting the orignal 67/68 bowtie so it fits like stock on the 67/68 chevy grille.The face of the bowtie would have the GMC letters,maybe the G and the C would lean to the right to match the shape of the bowtie, kind of like the nascar #s I can see it but i just cant type for s#it to express my idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mekdad

Something like this.

mekdad · 11-18-2008, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northern 85

No,i was thinking of blueprinting the orignal 67/68 bowtie so it fits like stock on the 67/68 chevy grille.The face of the bowtie would have the GMC letters,maybe the G and the C would lean to the right to match the shape of the bowtie, kind of like the nascar #s I can see it but i just cant type for s#it to express my idea.

So like this?

BustedTruck · 11-18-2008, 10:26 AM

I would be interested in the dash 7 hole with a different size center hole because I cant find the 3 3/8 fuel gauge.

*Shane* · 11-18-2008, 10:49 AM

Be careful using GM trademarked items such as the bowtie shape, GMC or Chevy name.

They WILL ask for royalties and most times not in a nice manner.

11-16-2008, 03:03 AM	#26
mekdad Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Filer, Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn straitnate14, I think I can do,it but how do I get his head to wiggle. I am going to have to start a big list!! __________________ you never know what you can do until you have to undo something you have done! Last edited by mekdad; 11-16-2008 at 03:06 AM.

11-16-2008, 10:16 AM	#27
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11-16-2008, 12:34 PM	#28
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11-16-2008, 12:37 PM	#29
mekdad Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Filer, Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn Right click and saveI will see what I can do. __________________ you never know what you can do until you have to undo something you have done!

11-16-2008, 08:05 PM	#30
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn I'm in for a set of the "8-5.3L" emblems...SWEET IDEA! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-16-2008, 10:52 PM	#31
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn Mahanian does a radio piece to cover up the butchered slots in these trucks. It's trick-looking...and I have one. Along that line, what about some billet surround/nuts for the headlight/wiper/chokes, that matched his radio surround? In a different vein, an engine-turned applique to fit the dash panel and also the glove box door would be nice. What I mean would be an engine-turned equivalent of the woodgrain piece that the CST's use. Just a piece of self-adhesive aluminum/stainless, thin, that would fit around the stock guage bezels. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-16-2008, 10:57 PM	#32
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,508	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn how much for a "8-383" emblem? also do you think that you could make a 383 emblem that would go on a 77 chevy grille?

11-17-2008, 01:18 PM	#34
mekdad Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Filer, Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn I think we need an update on progress.I have been doing the drawing and tool path on these while my other guy is working on the tail light lenses.Things should be going to the mill this after noon. Attached Images __________________ you never know what you can do until you have to undo something you have done!

11-17-2008, 08:14 PM	#35
mekdad Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Filer, Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn The tail light bezels should be done tomorrow morning.I will post pics. The 8-383 is now ready for the mill also. Attached Images __________________ you never know what you can do until you have to undo something you have done! Last edited by mekdad; 11-17-2008 at 08:18 PM.

11-17-2008, 08:49 PM	#36
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn I see you are using MasterCam for your stuff. What kind of machines do you have? I have a couple of Fadals and am looking at Mori-Seiki and then a big five axis machine. I have been doing the Billet Dash Panels for aftermarket gauges for a while. Good luck with your projects

11-17-2008, 09:05 PM	#38
avysittinon22s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 376	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn LOL I had this same idea a couple weeks ago, but you beat me to it. Last edited by avysittinon22s; 11-17-2008 at 09:06 PM.

11-17-2008, 09:13 PM	#39
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn Ignition switch bezel? I am kinda interested in the center caps as well. If I remember right the replacement caps from American Racing are about $12-15 a piece. Here is the problem with their caps. They are made of something other than the aluminium the wheels are made of, and the look bad very soon after the install. I will be glad to shoot a pic or two the the caps on my DD to show you. Yes your caps are a lot, BUT if the look as good as the wheels ------- I got what I paid for !!!

11-17-2008, 09:30 PM	#40
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn How about a gmc emblem for a 67/68 chevy grille,it would be the same shape as the bowtie, all cap letters little G big M little C with the same dimensions of the factory emblem. I can see it in my head can anyone follow me?

11-17-2008, 09:43 PM	#41
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn How about some inside door handles and window cranks that match a set of knobs and so on... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

11-17-2008, 10:14 PM	#42
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn how about a cst emblem that looks like this http://www.hzemall.com/wordpress/wp-...10379small.jpg id be interested in that __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB Last edited by cstm68; 11-17-2008 at 10:15 PM.



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11-17-2008, 11:22 PM	#44
rstewart09 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport, Ohio Posts: 157	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn How about the 67 GMC Custom fender badge. Its not reproduced and is 67 only. __________________ The start of a new toy 1967 GMC 3/4 ton

11-17-2008, 11:54 PM	#46
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn Very interested in the relocated R/V mirror mount. Beyond that here are some other things I'd be interested in; a. Hood Latch Release and Tailgate Latch handles b. Adjustable mount and case for my 1st. gen. Ipod Nano and/or cell phone. c. Nifty pull handle for G-box door. d. Tailgate arms. e. Form-Fit caps for the "ridges" in a steel bed floor. f. Trick billet sill plates g. Dome light / Cargo lamp base. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

11-18-2008, 10:26 AM	#49
BustedTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 245	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn I would be interested in the dash 7 hole with a different size center hole because I cant find the 3 3/8 fuel gauge.

11-18-2008, 10:49 AM	#50
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn Be careful using GM trademarked items such as the bowtie shape, GMC or Chevy name. They WILL ask for royalties and most times not in a nice manner.

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