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VA72C10 · 11-20-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mekdad

Right now I have tail light bezels and a rear view mirror bracket done.Tomorrow I should be starting on the emblems.Keep an eye out in the for sale section for parts and pics.

IBHARY

Love to see what you came up for the taillight bezels!

mekdad · 11-20-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Love to see what you came up for the taillight bezels!

I will get them put on the truck for pics in the morning,then get them in the for sale section.

blazer72 · 11-19-2008, 12:19 AM

for you guys looking for shorter shift handles - you can go with the van's shift levers - they're shorter. I might be able to come up with a sample for reproduction. My buddies got one in his truck.

mekdad · 11-19-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by blazer72

for you guys looking for shorter shift handles - you can go with the van's shift levers - they're shorter. I might be able to come up with a sample for reproduction. My buddies got one in his truck.

I might know where I can get one to use also, I will let you know.

manimal · 11-19-2008, 10:19 AM

How about power steering brackets for the 292 inline6 or evne AC compressor brackets for the same. Those are items that NOBODY makes, and billet ones to boot would be AWESOME!
Here are some more ideas...
inside dome light bezels
exterior cargo/third brake light bezels
E-brake release handles
ash tray doors
-Lance

chevy72blu · 11-19-2008, 10:41 AM

Something I've frequently thought about making on my own is a stainless ash tray cover that served as a switch panel for 3/4 toggle switches. I think a lot of us with several accessories (electric fans, fuel pumps, etc) would buy one rather than finding inconspicuous places to hide switches.

camaro__thunder · 11-20-2008, 02:03 PM

SPIKES to replace various nut sizes !

mekdad · 11-20-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro__thunder

SPIKES to replace various nut sizes !

The only problem I have with that,is they would be real expensive to produce very small numbers.I would need a BIG order of each size for those.It would be cool.

mekdad · 11-20-2008, 05:25 PM

In case you don't know I now have 8-327,8-350,8-383,8-5.3L,and 8-6.0L emblems in the for sale section.Coming soon will be 8-396,8-454,6-250,and 6-292.How many 6-4.3L guys or gals do we have out there?

manimal · 11-20-2008, 05:33 PM

how about 8-307?

mekdad · 11-20-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by manimal

how about 8-307?

That can be done.Forgot about those.

my67chevytruck · 11-20-2008, 05:49 PM

did i miss the tail light bezels in the FS section?

mekdad · 11-20-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Love to see what you came up for the taillight bezels!

They are for sale now.

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

did i miss the tail light bezels in the FS section?

No you didn't miss them

they were not there,check again

unclewatts · 08-19-2009, 11:11 PM

How about the shift knob for a floor shift four speed? It would have to have the "H" pattern stamped in the top so you probably wouldn't want to mess with it. I have been looking for one of those for years.

**special-K** · 08-20-2009, 06:28 AM

Here`s one that I sure could use and may fly for others as well.The GM sport wheels are popular swaps into our trucks.I`m talking about the aluminum spoke 2,3,and 4 spoke with padded grip found in cars like Camaros,Vettes,SSs,442s,and on.The Chevy ones are most common and they have a bow tie in the center of the horn cap.I`m suggesting making one for gMCs that will look factory.These horn buttons are solid aluminum and the bow tie is raised.I`m planning on milling that off for a plain center that I may leave,stick a plastic emblem in (pretty iffy),or inscribe GMC into it.I`d sure like one with GMC done just like the bow tie.

11-19-2008, 12:19 AM	#3
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn for you guys looking for shorter shift handles - you can go with the van's shift levers - they're shorter. I might be able to come up with a sample for reproduction. My buddies got one in his truck.

11-19-2008, 10:19 AM	#5
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn How about power steering brackets for the 292 inline6 or evne AC compressor brackets for the same. Those are items that NOBODY makes, and billet ones to boot would be AWESOME! Here are some more ideas... inside dome light bezels exterior cargo/third brake light bezels E-brake release handles ash tray doors -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

11-19-2008, 10:41 AM	#6
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn Something I've frequently thought about making on my own is a stainless ash tray cover that served as a switch panel for 3/4 toggle switches. I think a lot of us with several accessories (electric fans, fuel pumps, etc) would buy one rather than finding inconspicuous places to hide switches. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

11-20-2008, 02:03 PM	#7
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn SPIKES to replace various nut sizes ! __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

11-20-2008, 05:25 PM	#9
mekdad Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Filer, Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn In case you don't know I now have 8-327,8-350,8-383,8-5.3L,and 8-6.0L emblems in the for sale section.Coming soon will be 8-396,8-454,6-250,and 6-292.How many 6-4.3L guys or gals do we have out there? __________________ you never know what you can do until you have to undo something you have done!

11-20-2008, 05:33 PM	#10
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn how about 8-307? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

11-20-2008, 05:49 PM	#12
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn did i miss the tail light bezels in the FS section? __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-19-2009, 11:11 PM	#14
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn How about the shift knob for a floor shift four speed? It would have to have the "H" pattern stamped in the top so you probably wouldn't want to mess with it. I have been looking for one of those for years. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

08-20-2009, 06:28 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Idea's on stuff to mill or turn Here`s one that I sure could use and may fly for others as well.The GM sport wheels are popular swaps into our trucks.I`m talking about the aluminum spoke 2,3,and 4 spoke with padded grip found in cars like Camaros,Vettes,SSs,442s,and on.The Chevy ones are most common and they have a bow tie in the center of the horn cap.I`m suggesting making one for gMCs that will look factory.These horn buttons are solid aluminum and the bow tie is raised.I`m planning on milling that off for a plain center that I may leave,stick a plastic emblem in (pretty iffy),or inscribe GMC into it.I`d sure like one with GMC done just like the bow tie. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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