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I have started up my own business for thirdgens (will not name business name so this doesnt get locked) but I want to specialize in hard to find things and fabrication.
So what are things you wish other vendors sold, but didnt?
I am already in the works fabricating custom SS braided slave cyl lines with roll pin fittings since no one in the world makes them for us. This was an impossible part for me to find so I made one that was 100x better than OEM.
What about aluminum replacement interior pieces? Or maybe a custom mapholder something different than the over sized checkbook.
I customed a harness holding mechanism for a stock seat so it will not slide off.
Any kind of help would be appreciated. Let me know your ideas
cheers! Cale
So what are things you wish other vendors sold, but didnt?
I am already in the works fabricating custom SS braided slave cyl lines with roll pin fittings since no one in the world makes them for us. This was an impossible part for me to find so I made one that was 100x better than OEM.
What about aluminum replacement interior pieces? Or maybe a custom mapholder something different than the over sized checkbook.
I customed a harness holding mechanism for a stock seat so it will not slide off.
Any kind of help would be appreciated. Let me know your ideas
cheers! Cale
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Originally Posted by jstoltz
convertible parts
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Originally Posted by G-Ride14
A support girdle for a 9-bolt Borg-Warner rear end, 17 inch gold gta wheels.
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I beleive a girdle is already made for the 9-bolt. I think its Thunder Racing.
I am brainstorming so gimme a bit.
I am brainstorming so gimme a bit.
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Car: 87IROC, 740iBMW, 328iBMW, 86GMC
Engine: 5.7, 4.4LV8, 2.8, 6.0
Transmission: Manuals & Auto's
Axle/Gears: 3.27, 3.42
Couple of Camaro items come to mind, in no order;
1) Polished aluminium radiator cover
2) Stylized aluminium tpi intake snorkel, stock mount location
3) Cold air intake systems
4) 90-92 instrument cluster panels
5) Polished aluminium cowl cover (under tpi intake) replaces same plastic panel used in all models.
6) Dual snorkel intakes (tbi, carb)
7) 2 5/8" custom dash guage pods, single to triple. Mounted under the dash panel lip (not shin knockers).
8) Above the mirror or header panel mounted guage pods.
9) Rear cargo area covers
10) Replacement dash pads
11) (rear) Drum to disk brake conversion kits
12) t-top props (allow interior hot air to escape when car is parked)
13) reinforced center console lid with strut
1) Polished aluminium radiator cover
2) Stylized aluminium tpi intake snorkel, stock mount location
3) Cold air intake systems
4) 90-92 instrument cluster panels
5) Polished aluminium cowl cover (under tpi intake) replaces same plastic panel used in all models.
6) Dual snorkel intakes (tbi, carb)
7) 2 5/8" custom dash guage pods, single to triple. Mounted under the dash panel lip (not shin knockers).
8) Above the mirror or header panel mounted guage pods.
9) Rear cargo area covers
10) Replacement dash pads
11) (rear) Drum to disk brake conversion kits
12) t-top props (allow interior hot air to escape when car is parked)
13) reinforced center console lid with strut
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Aluminum door sills that replace the plastic ones rather than cover the originals.
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Both are available, the wheels are a little different but close enough and not realistic for someone to fabricate
Also I would be down for the SS braided lines for the slave cylinder
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Originally Posted by G-Ride14
A support girdle for a 9-bolt Borg-Warner rear end, 17 inch gold gta wheels.
Both are available, the wheels are a little different but close enough and not realistic for someone to fabricate
Also I would be down for the SS braided lines for the slave cylinder
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mainly the header panels on the convertibles. (interior) tig welded a/c delete boxes out of SS. fiberglass reproduction of the original Iroc hood (for sleepers) I think the original looks better than the daytona turbo style which is the closest to date. at least that I have found. 17x9.5 Iroc wheels with factory offsets. Reproduction convertible spoilers I can think of a few more too and maybe a couple may be cost effective. wiring harness for carb conversions without all the computer crap on it. (easy and cheap to do)
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Originally Posted by scooter
Aluminum door sills that replace the plastic ones rather than cover the originals.
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Also I would be down for the SS braided lines for the slave cylinder
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Also I would be down for the SS braided lines for the slave cylinder
Heres the problem with slave cyl lines... they are going to be expensive,
The roll pin fittings will cost around $80 , the line around $10 and the 4an fittings around $20 so we are looking at a cost of $110 for the parts... think anyone will buy everything together at $130?
I am working with an old dash pad to try and make a fiberglass alternative to remedy the cracked dashes.
Cold air intake systems will be easy its depends on your imagination. I could make an "intercooler" style set up, twin filters that are piped to the corners of the bumpers, whatever you want.
The ttop props will be something I never thought of. frankly if it is hot enough to use them I would take the tops off all together. I will see what i can do.
Cargo covers are in the works, I am trying to make a better design than the oem.
Bring me some more ideas, I only have a staff of a couple people but we are motivated.
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One interior piece that comes to mind is the plastic hatch to headliner piece. These are hard to find and when they are found the screw holes are often blown out.
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Originally Posted by 82 Iron Duke
One interior piece that comes to mind is the plastic hatch to headliner piece. These are hard to find and when they are found the screw holes are often blown out.
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Originally Posted by nelapse
I could make that out of aluminum or would you perfer fiberglass?
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- Different taillights, clear, euro, altezza clear or smoked.....anything.
- Definately emblems, there not sold anywhere.
- Seperate Ttop holders
- Original seat material...not recovered ones that dont match
- Add on cupholder.
- New ac/heat panel with ***** like a fourth gen.
- Different dome light.
- Clear foglights.
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Oh crap, i just read who posted this. Taillght man my worst enemy. lol you may not support the taillight but you know there high in demand.
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Originally Posted by EthanL
- Different taillights, clear, euro, altezza clear or smoked.....anything.
- Definately emblems, there not sold anywhere
- Seperate Ttop holders
- Cold air induction that looks good.
- Original seat material...not recovered ones that dont match
- Add on cupholder
- New ac/heat panel with ***** like a fourth gen
- Different dome light
- Clear foglights
Well I am not rich, but I am an aircraft mechanic, I have tools at my disposal that people would **** themselves to even touch, guess I am alittle lucky.
Give me a count of how many people who want to buy SS braided slave cylinder lines for $130 add $45 and I will attach an aluminum slave cylinder on it as well. If theres a few people I will do this project first. Depending on Mcleod everything could be done in about 5 days. the rest of the supplies are on hand.
I will also give a Year warranty against leaks, and function of slave cyl if equiped.
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For seperate ttop holders, i mean like a sock that would fit each one...you know something that fits the shape. I would prefere like a cotton insid that touches the glass and a viynle outside for protection. It would only have to cover the glass...you could leave the plastic piece out, if you had a strap to hold it i. They would also have to be a snug fit.
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They work, but hey they could be better. My corners want to stick out on one side, but not always. I want to put speakers back there, but the staps and bag gets in the way. I dont know i just dont like them.
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
2nd vote on:
-polished aluminum rad cover
-rear headliner plastic (made out of fiberglass, or make a mould cast plastic if that's feasible).
-dash pads (if you're doing a fiberglass mould, perhaps a version which incorporates moulded in gauge pods?
- cup holder. Maybe a better solution to what's already out there (very little)... Perhaps if the end user, uses a hole saw in the center console, you could sell the drop in cup holder?
-A pillar plastic replacements. Or any panel that uses those infernal christmas trees to hold them on. A better way?
just food for your creative thought.
I wish you all the best in your newfound small business.
-polished aluminum rad cover
-rear headliner plastic (made out of fiberglass, or make a mould cast plastic if that's feasible).
-dash pads (if you're doing a fiberglass mould, perhaps a version which incorporates moulded in gauge pods?
- cup holder. Maybe a better solution to what's already out there (very little)... Perhaps if the end user, uses a hole saw in the center console, you could sell the drop in cup holder?
-A pillar plastic replacements. Or any panel that uses those infernal christmas trees to hold them on. A better way?
just food for your creative thought.
I wish you all the best in your newfound small business.
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The convertible trunk lid
and spoiler
A complete weather stripping package for the top.
the cup holder thing sounds nice
the SS a/c delete box would rock
and spoiler
A complete weather stripping package for the top.
the cup holder thing sounds nice
the SS a/c delete box would rock
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Car: Base Firebird
Engine: TPI 350
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: D44
another vote for cupholders... possibly pattern them after the 90-92 firebird style since the factory ones are very prone to breakage, and the design is functional and doesn't require hacking the center console.
If you were able to reproduce the 91/2 trans am taillights accurately, that would probably a hot selling item as they seem to be sought after and sell for quite a bit on ebay.
Often overlooked are the 82/3 firebird grilles which are very commonly broken and would be a neat item if reproduced in a more durable material while retaining factory dimensions.
A 2pt strut tower brace that mounts to the upper strut mount bolts and doesn't require drilling would be a nice thing as well. I purchased a MAC stb that is of this format, however the shipping took forever, and I haven't seen anyone else that carries this item.
You never noted what fabrication/manufacturing processes you have access to, so mentioning that could give us a better idea what types of products to suggest.
And, if at all possible..
17" crosslace wheels!
17" crosslace wheels!
17" crosslace wheels!
I think there are a ton of people that would jump on a set if they were available, especially if they were very similar to the factory sets found on t/a's and gtas, and had widths of atleast 9.5 inches. Thanks, and best of luck with getting your buisness up and going.
If you were able to reproduce the 91/2 trans am taillights accurately, that would probably a hot selling item as they seem to be sought after and sell for quite a bit on ebay.
Often overlooked are the 82/3 firebird grilles which are very commonly broken and would be a neat item if reproduced in a more durable material while retaining factory dimensions.
A 2pt strut tower brace that mounts to the upper strut mount bolts and doesn't require drilling would be a nice thing as well. I purchased a MAC stb that is of this format, however the shipping took forever, and I haven't seen anyone else that carries this item.
You never noted what fabrication/manufacturing processes you have access to, so mentioning that could give us a better idea what types of products to suggest.
And, if at all possible..
17" crosslace wheels!
17" crosslace wheels!
17" crosslace wheels!
I think there are a ton of people that would jump on a set if they were available, especially if they were very similar to the factory sets found on t/a's and gtas, and had widths of atleast 9.5 inches. Thanks, and best of luck with getting your buisness up and going.
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- The thirdgen dash pad that doesn't crack
- auto down window switches (I know they can be made, but I would not mind buying them if they will work)
- The better thirdgen gauge cluster (replace the mylar with actual wiring or pcb)
- create door tweeter harneses similar to the Mach1 systems in mustangs.
- make sub-enclosures out of the 2 rear "storage bins" to the left and right.
- anything inventive with the useless back seats
- auto down window switches (I know they can be made, but I would not mind buying them if they will work)
- The better thirdgen gauge cluster (replace the mylar with actual wiring or pcb)
- create door tweeter harneses similar to the Mach1 systems in mustangs.
- make sub-enclosures out of the 2 rear "storage bins" to the left and right.
- anything inventive with the useless back seats
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Okay thanks for all your great ideas, I promise to have a couple prototypes to show you guys by the end of this weekend.
The things I will start with is:
Aluminum Rad cover
Aluminum Door sills
A/C Delete
Slave Cyl assembly (already completed will post pics)
Cup Holders
These are the things I will start with this weekend if I have time I will do more. I am here for you guys. I started this business to help people like me, who couldn't find certain things or were way over charged. This isn't my primary job so bare with me, I am not looking to make a fast buck, just want to make life a little easier for you thirdgeners.
Every single idea has been put on a list and catagorized, I have alot of work to do and I cant wait to get started.
As each item is created I will post it on my website (which is underconstruction) so you can watch progess. I will even post installation instructions for everything.
Keep the ideas coming guys.
The things I will start with is:
Aluminum Rad cover
Aluminum Door sills
A/C Delete
Slave Cyl assembly (already completed will post pics)
Cup Holders
These are the things I will start with this weekend if I have time I will do more. I am here for you guys. I started this business to help people like me, who couldn't find certain things or were way over charged. This isn't my primary job so bare with me, I am not looking to make a fast buck, just want to make life a little easier for you thirdgeners.
Every single idea has been put on a list and catagorized, I have alot of work to do and I cant wait to get started.
As each item is created I will post it on my website (which is underconstruction) so you can watch progess. I will even post installation instructions for everything.
Keep the ideas coming guys.
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Originally Posted by Sonix
2nd vote on:
-polished aluminum rad cover
-rear headliner plastic (made out of fiberglass, or make a mould cast plastic if that's feasible).
-dash pads (if you're doing a fiberglass mould, perhaps a version which incorporates moulded in gauge pods?
- cup holder. Maybe a better solution to what's already out there (very little)... Perhaps if the end user, uses a hole saw in the center console, you could sell the drop in cup holder?
-A pillar plastic replacements. Or any panel that uses those infernal christmas trees to hold them on. A better way?
just food for your creative thought.
I wish you all the best in your newfound small business.
-polished aluminum rad cover
-rear headliner plastic (made out of fiberglass, or make a mould cast plastic if that's feasible).
-dash pads (if you're doing a fiberglass mould, perhaps a version which incorporates moulded in gauge pods?
- cup holder. Maybe a better solution to what's already out there (very little)... Perhaps if the end user, uses a hole saw in the center console, you could sell the drop in cup holder?
-A pillar plastic replacements. Or any panel that uses those infernal christmas trees to hold them on. A better way?
just food for your creative thought.
I wish you all the best in your newfound small business.
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Prototypes for the door sills and rad cover will be posted here saturday afternoon.
When i work on fiber glass dash pad I will work on provisions for gauges!
When i work on fiber glass dash pad I will work on provisions for gauges!
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I am guessing that you would be doing a Camaro dash pad.......? I would be interested in a Bird one and if it had a CF outer finish to it.
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actually alot of parts i will need to buy as reference.
things i need to get still..
camaro dash pad
camaro t-top trim pieces
need to see a convertable
As for equipment
I have advance metal machines
benders, torches, countless riveting tools, lathe, presses, mig welder, (working on getting a tig) plasma cutter, car lift, full car paint booth, countless other tools.
Some of this stuff will take time, once it is mapped out and prototyped I could get this stuff shipped in no time.
Still need a count of how many want slave cyl lines, with or without aluminum slave cyls
The price I have so far is $130 for the line + $50 for aluminum slave cyl, I will give the line a 1 yr warranty against leaks, and I will give the slave cyl a lifetime waranty against everything..
Shipping is included with price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
things i need to get still..
camaro dash pad
camaro t-top trim pieces
need to see a convertable
As for equipment
I have advance metal machines
benders, torches, countless riveting tools, lathe, presses, mig welder, (working on getting a tig) plasma cutter, car lift, full car paint booth, countless other tools.
Some of this stuff will take time, once it is mapped out and prototyped I could get this stuff shipped in no time.
Still need a count of how many want slave cyl lines, with or without aluminum slave cyls
The price I have so far is $130 for the line + $50 for aluminum slave cyl, I will give the line a 1 yr warranty against leaks, and I will give the slave cyl a lifetime waranty against everything..
Shipping is included with price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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How bout a t-top holder that sits in the hatch well like the 4th gens have instead of the gowd awful bag that takes 5 mins to store them! It'd be nice to be able to raise the hatch, slide the t-top glass into a slot and leave it at that...
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One thing I think you can get to sell if you want to, are new wheels that are affordable, don't require spacers, and are wider.
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Originally Posted by 87CIZ
slave cylinder i believe they are talking about for the clutch. Is it mounted on the tranny or actually it would be on the bellhousing? Im not entirely positive.
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Originally Posted by nelapse
The ttop props will be something I never thought of. frankly if it is hot enough to use them I would take the tops off all together. I will see what i can do.
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Originally Posted by omnipotentgoku
Pardon my ignorance, but whats a slave cylinder.. im going to do the lemming thing and assume that I want/need one, but before jumping off that cliff let this omnipotent one humble himself before ye.. the gods of thirdgen and ask..
What is a slave cylinder ?
What is a slave cylinder ?
the forth gen t-top set up is nice but they have much more trunk space, I work on my buddies 02 firehawk all the time. but I have seen someone fab up a similar set up, I will have to look it up again and see what i can do.
SuperGMman- thanks for the offer but i cannot see how new rims could really help me right now.
Okay- I have alot of request in right now, alot of PMs and alot of work to do, If anyone is interested in helping, working for me, or even want to create instructions for the products we create let me know, The website should be up and running by Next weekend, and some prototypes created by this weekend.
Tomorrow I will post a picture of the slave cyl set up, and Aluminum rad cover.
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Originally Posted by Wadebryant
I've seen custom bent stainless t-top props used in 3rd and 4th gen cars at car show events. They allow the owner to open the t-top (about 1-1/2" to 2") and keep them secured to the vehicle. Pretty slick. Of course, not something that one would use while driving.
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Originally Posted by nelapse
Were these props like a metal rod or a strut?
The other design used almost exactly the same princiaples but differed in that the support rod did not make contact with the t-top channel on the car's body. It used the A piller mounting hole (same as the backside) to attach the support rod to the car and was welded to a u shaped plastic coated rod that supported the underside of the t-top and the opposing side at a 45 deg angle on the top side of the t-top thus preventing it from collapse.
It appears that the idea is much similar to metal shelving bracket supports(?)
I hope my descriptions make sense. If I spot them in use at another show, I'll send you a pic. By the way, I wish you the very best in developing new products for this under-explored market.
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functional cowl induction hod for the TA, and fuctunal side hood vents in the hoods that let the heat out and functional frount vent that draws on the cool air also.
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How about a complete weather strip kit for verts, that stuff is super hard to find!!!!!
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another vote for ss or alum door sills, and ss or polished alum rad support...
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Car: GTA
Engine: 383 HSR
Transmission: TH-700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Originally Posted by fb305svs
another vote for ss or alum door sills, and ss or polished alum rad support...
The door sills hopefully will be done tomorrow