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02-27-2007, 09:50 AM | #1 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
I discussed many of the above with "The Truck Shop' from Orange County who imports millions of $$ worth of this stuff. They have no interest in expanding the 'sheet metal business" as it is too costly to produce, too expensive to ship and too problematic with damage in shipping. They make their $$ with the little chrome stuff.
As discussed above --things like 71-2 tow hooks that are cast and bring over $250. a pair--wouldn't be damaged in shipping and little issue with fit/finish/dents!! The blazer rear seat hold downs are another item that could be easily re-popped and bring $35-55. a set and would probably cost less then $5. to manufacture with quantity. Long bed, short bed, Blazer rear floors could be an interesting product as once the tooling is made for the long bed, the short and blazer floor could be a simple cut down with minimal tooling. The basic pattern would allow for solution for all three. Just providing the rear 6" would also be a great seller as this is the most common "first area" to rust out due to the dirt pocket created by the wrap down of the floor rib pattern. Finally a tooling for Shoulder belts using full size webbing would not only be extremely popular, but you would be doing a service for everyone who drives one of these trucks---and will probably save a life or two in the process!!! If I can help in any way, just let me know~~~`Huck |
02-27-2007, 10:16 AM | #2 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
Molded speaker kick panels that don't look cheesy and FIT. Also, some kind of speaker/insulated enclosure the goes from the floor to the window bottom and from door to door that can be installed in trucks that have the fuel tank removed.
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02-27-2007, 10:22 AM | #3 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
Short bed steel floor
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02-27-2007, 10:24 AM | #4 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
How about the stupid VIN tag rivets. THis has got to be the biggest rip off of all time---getting $20-30. a pair!!!!!!!!!!!!! You could set up a stamping press with normal rivits and stamp into them the pattern----can't cost more then a few dollars for a die modified for this---hell I may just do this myself!!!
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02-27-2007, 10:27 AM | #5 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
Fiberglass upper hatch for Suburban.
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02-27-2007, 12:03 PM | #6 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
GMC radiator support.
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02-27-2007, 01:44 PM | #7 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
I don't believe the trim piece that goes across the lip of the hood on the 68's is reproduced.
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02-27-2007, 02:50 PM | #8 |
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02-27-2007, 02:49 PM | #9 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
A lot of good ideas & some too wild to fly!
Here's another vote for the RH corner/tray on core supports. The small area that the battery eats up. A lot of guys don't want to buy a new rad spt for their daily drivers, when they just need a small piece...same for front of inner fender. |
02-27-2007, 03:38 PM | #10 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
A little crude, but this piece on a PS inner fender and the corresponding tray area on the core support.
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02-27-2007, 03:40 PM | #11 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
This is also the "awesome" fit of the aftermarket speaker kick panels. It's actually worse than it looks. It overlaps the vent as much as 3/4" in some areas.
One that fits would be a
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02-27-2007, 03:47 PM | #12 |
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02-27-2007, 03:57 PM | #13 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
It's a good "mock-up" material for Pictures
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02-27-2007, 03:40 PM | #14 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
i am not real up on all the parts that are available for our trucks. but i think that a "filled" cowl replacement part would be a money maker. i am not running wiper blades & motor on my truck & i would love to just buy a replacement panel that does not have the long vent openings in it. especially for those of us who don't know how to weld. i think that to have a mass produce part would be cheaper then getting a body shop (fabricator) to do the piece, atleast from the consumer end. kinda just like we get for our bed sides or rocker panels i guess....
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02-27-2007, 03:46 PM | #15 | |
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02-27-2007, 07:56 PM | #16 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
Most of the guys are running aftermarket air that want the shaved panel, I know I am as the original stuff is getting hard to find in good condition.
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02-27-2007, 08:17 PM | #17 | |
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I'D 2ND FRIZZLE'S SUGGESTION OF A PLASTIC GLOVE BOX LINER. AND HOW ABOUT THOS FAMOUS BLAZER CHALET DOOR/WINDOW COVER STRIP THINGIES.
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02-28-2007, 10:52 AM | #18 | |
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I also want a "filled" or shaved, if you will, cowl. As for the air that is used by the A/C system, my thinking is to use a flexible hose/duct to route incoming air from the front of the radiator support, through the engine compartment, into the plenum. That would be fresh air for the HVAC system, if you wanted it.
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02-27-2007, 04:18 PM | #21 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
Did anyone mention a metal or plastic replacement for the cardboard glovebox?
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02-27-2007, 04:25 PM | #22 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
Original cruise control vacuum parts, servos and transducers. Its getting very hard to find the right stuff that is still good.
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02-27-2007, 04:29 PM | #23 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
I would like to see a matching set of woodgrain pieces for the Dash Bezel, Glovebox door, and door panel inserts for super cheyennes. All these pieces are available, but not from the same manufacturer. It would be nice if the patterns and color were the same.
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02-27-2007, 05:26 PM | #24 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
Blazer half-top's. I bet you could sell 100 in the first week.
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02-27-2007, 06:19 PM | #25 |
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Re: What parts aren't out there?
Does anyone have a Blazer windshield frame; and how much of the top of it normally needs to be replaced?
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