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mikeoj · 12-25-2007, 07:11 AM

I'll take one non air one!

jb4short · 12-26-2007, 03:33 AM

I need to start over with another manufacturer. The one I originally worked through this with started to bend me over AFTER I signed off the original PO which was at their price and order quantities

**70cst** · 12-26-2007, 04:43 AM

Thats to bad. Sometimes manufactures will bid low to get the order and then try to stick you with higher prices once you get into the project thinking you won't back out. Good Luck with your next manufacturer.

red71cheyenne · 12-27-2007, 04:43 PM

I just hate that S&%t!! You go thru all that work to get something going, and then at the last minute they want to toss a monkey wrench in to see what you will do. Good luck with the next attempt! Jeff.

jb4short · 12-28-2007, 03:56 AM

I should have stuck with a manufacturer I knew well. The rub is that the mfgs. with ties in the industry will oftentimes "Back door" you to try to make a few extra bucks. The manufacturer I worked on this with had all the samples, a complete dash, two glovebox doors, etc. They quoted me a price and a minimum order of 800pcs. of each type. I signed off on that and didn't hear from them for two months believing they were "In process". I finally called and they wanted to raise the minimum order to 1000 of each; I agreed. Another month went by and I called for a status. They e-mailed me and said they wanted: 2000 pcs. of each type, pre-payment without a sample, and an additional $2.00 for ea. pc. That was the end of talking with them.

**70cst** · 12-28-2007, 06:07 AM

It was obvious they did not want your business. The fact they kept raising the bar tells me they were not interested in your business. To bad they were not up front from the very beginning.

Tynee · 12-28-2007, 10:24 AM

Iioy?!?!

jb4short · 12-28-2007, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

It was obvious they did not want your business. The fact they kept raising the bar tells me they were not interested in your business. To bad they were not up front from the very beginning.

My guess is that they thought they could find their own market for the part after selling me the initial order.....then found out is was for a limited market

DennyB · 12-28-2007, 12:01 PM

If you need any help with this let me know.

Also sounds like you need to patent this idea first.

WinDancer · 04-30-2008, 04:35 AM

So it looks like we are back to the cardboard originals?

Chevy_Man · 04-30-2008, 05:26 PM

Sounds like we will be waitning sometime longer..But if we wait good things will come.....I am still in for two of them.

Eric

jb4short · 04-30-2008, 05:42 PM

this is dead for now

jkaylor68gmc · 04-30-2008, 06:11 PM

too bad, they were cool. I know an injection molding place here Burnham.

Musclerodz · 05-01-2008, 08:44 AM

Since these are dead, I guess I will mention that I know where to get ABS glove boxes. They are 6.5 inches deep and about $35. They are apart of a A/C conversion kit and can be bought seperately. I have a couple coming.

jb4short · 05-01-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Since these are dead, I guess I will mention that I know where to get ABS glove boxes. They are 6.5 inches deep and about $35. They are apart of a A/C conversion kit and can be bought seperately. I have a couple coming.

Mike- ABS tends to be brittle. I'd be interested to see what's done on those to add support to the back of the box to keep from cracking the flange. That's why I thought Polypropylene was a more suitable material for this application.

Musclerodz · 05-01-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Mike- ABS tends to be brittle. I'd be interested to see what's done on those to add support to the back of the box to keep from cracking the flange. That's why I thought Polypropylene was a more suitable material for this application.

Depends on the quality of ABS. I have used some good stuff and seen crap. Anyways, I will know better when they come in.

jb4short · 05-01-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Depends on the quality of ABS. I have used some good stuff and seen crap. Anyways, I will know better when they come in.

BTW- donate some billet hinges for our truck....LOL

Mint68 · 05-01-2008, 10:33 PM

This would have been nice. Keep going if you can, I would like to have one.

Musclerodz · 05-02-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

BTW- donate some billet hinges for our truck....LOL

Should be available in 4-6 weeks. We should be able to work something out.

jb4short · 05-02-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Should be available in 4-6 weeks. We should be able to work something out.

Mike- that would be right on time for our truck

badpeanut · 06-25-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Should be available in 4-6 weeks.

Did the ABS gloveboxes arrive? How do they look?

Kas68c10 · 06-26-2008, 11:24 AM

cool! i could use one!

**70cst** · 06-26-2008, 11:31 AM

I too am in the market for this type of glove box...with ac of course.

msgross · 06-26-2008, 11:56 AM

Jon,

I have a connection in the plastic injection/molding business. He's based out of Northern Indiana and is a great guy... let me know if you want to try getting something going again...

badpeanut · 11-08-2008, 09:34 PM

Are these plastic glove boxes available separately anywhere?

12-25-2007, 07:11 AM	#76
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: update on the plastic glovebox I'll take one non air one! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

12-26-2007, 03:33 AM	#77
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: update on the plastic glovebox I need to start over with another manufacturer. The one I originally worked through this with started to bend me over AFTER I signed off the original PO which was at their price and order quantities

12-26-2007, 04:43 AM	#78
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: update on the plastic glovebox Thats to bad. Sometimes manufactures will bid low to get the order and then try to stick you with higher prices once you get into the project thinking you won't back out. Good Luck with your next manufacturer. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 12-26-2007 at 04:44 AM.

12-27-2007, 04:43 PM	#79
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: update on the plastic glovebox I just hate that S&%t!! You go thru all that work to get something going, and then at the last minute they want to toss a monkey wrench in to see what you will do. Good luck with the next attempt! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-28-2007, 03:56 AM	#80
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: update on the plastic glovebox I should have stuck with a manufacturer I knew well. The rub is that the mfgs. with ties in the industry will oftentimes "Back door" you to try to make a few extra bucks. The manufacturer I worked on this with had all the samples, a complete dash, two glovebox doors, etc. They quoted me a price and a minimum order of 800pcs. of each type. I signed off on that and didn't hear from them for two months believing they were "In process". I finally called and they wanted to raise the minimum order to 1000 of each; I agreed. Another month went by and I called for a status. They e-mailed me and said they wanted: 2000 pcs. of each type, pre-payment without a sample, and an additional $2.00 for ea. pc. That was the end of talking with them.

12-28-2007, 06:07 AM	#81
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: update on the plastic glovebox It was obvious they did not want your business. The fact they kept raising the bar tells me they were not interested in your business. To bad they were not up front from the very beginning. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-28-2007, 10:24 AM	#82
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: update on the plastic glovebox Iioy?!?! __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

12-28-2007, 12:01 PM	#84
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: update on the plastic glovebox If you need any help with this let me know. Also sounds like you need to patent this idea first. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

04-30-2008, 04:35 AM	#85
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: update on the plastic glovebox So it looks like we are back to the cardboard originals? __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

04-30-2008, 05:26 PM	#86
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Re: update on the plastic glovebox Sounds like we will be waitning sometime longer..But if we wait good things will come.....I am still in for two of them. Eric __________________ 56 Chevy custom cab step side under construction 55 Chevy 210 68 SWB Stepside back burner under construction 72 Chevy LWB 84 CJ 7 05 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 30X40 DOGHOUSE(shop) with many add ons

04-30-2008, 05:42 PM	#87
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: update on the plastic glovebox this is dead for now

04-30-2008, 06:11 PM	#88
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: update on the plastic glovebox too bad, they were cool. I know an injection molding place here Burnham. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-01-2008, 08:44 AM	#89
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: update on the plastic glovebox Since these are dead, I guess I will mention that I know where to get ABS glove boxes. They are 6.5 inches deep and about $35. They are apart of a A/C conversion kit and can be bought seperately. I have a couple coming. __________________ Mike Redpath

05-01-2008, 10:33 PM	#93
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: update on the plastic glovebox This would have been nice. Keep going if you can, I would like to have one.

06-26-2008, 11:24 AM	#97
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Re: update on the plastic glovebox cool! i could use one! __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!



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06-26-2008, 11:31 AM	#98
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: update on the plastic glovebox I too am in the market for this type of glove box...with ac of course. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-26-2008, 11:56 AM	#99
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: update on the plastic glovebox Jon, I have a connection in the plastic injection/molding business. He's based out of Northern Indiana and is a great guy... let me know if you want to try getting something going again... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-08-2008, 09:34 PM	#100
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: update on the plastic glovebox Are these plastic glove boxes available separately anywhere? __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

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