Yeah the door handles would look neat. I kinda like the idea of having the speaker covers however I'd want a matching back set- but they could look to gody or r!cy ya know what I mean?

How about a Stainless or Aluminum guage cluster face for stock and autometer setups. Could even use different cutting speeds and feeds to get a swirl finish for astetics and cut custom emblems into it.

tj

for the sills and flat covers that everyone wants:


get some 1/4" thick flat alum bar...

CNC the logo out in the center, and mill the corners correctly to fit.

Here is a sample of what the center cap design could look like. I just drew it up quickly at work. The raised areas could be polished and the lower areas painted or machined look (or all polished)

Doug

thats what i did for my shroud for my griffin radiator

that sounds cool...

Dan

Shifters I have found, but and Ebrake handle I have never seen. I would go for that!

The sill plates & rad plates would not be suited to a CNC machine...I like the inner door handle Idea...

If he would be willing to do some 2.8 and 3.1 specific pullies. Alternator ones are made...AC covers are made... but the pullies for the power steering pump, a cover for the balancer pully, idler pully, belt tensioner pully, Water pump pully cover...

I love the style March offers, but they do not have 2.8, 3.1 or 3.4 stuff...

Example: Chevy crank shaft pully nose cover... though most already have underdrive pulleys, but a cover would be awesome!

water pump pulley cover...

I was trying to get some pics of MR GAsket stuff, but they have it all on Adobe...now sure how to snag a pic form adobe. They have cooler looking pullies and covers. just most are made for V belt systems

I'd be in for the door handles, that sounds sweet. It's too bad about the door sills and radiator covers, it seems that alot of ppl, myself included are interested in getting those. I know I hate my plastic pieces. Powermites interior pieces were awesome, I think it would depend on how much if I was interested in that. The only thing that would suck would be that his car was so unique, and if these were made, everyone would have an aluminum interior.

ok, im getting ready to make the door sills and radiator support. what finish aluminum would you want? (polished brushed raw) probably polished. what about stainless steel though? it doesnt rust or even corrode like aluminum does. also, would both of these parts be exactly the same for birds and camaros? everyone who wants one please pm me. thanks

Stainless would be best (better shine), but probably harder to work with...

It's also much heavier. For things like door sills and that, it probably doesn't matter, but for anything thicker, it matters to a lot of people. Plus... if everything else on your car is aluminum, slapping some stainless here and there doesn't match anything.

imo it looks nicer and most people cant tell the difference anyway. the best part is that it doesnt oxidize at all

ok so what's the final product list and
who is going to make what?

In my experience...you can polish stainless to a much higher gloss and it holds that gloss unlike aluminum which will dull and oxidize... I'm sure Fatals is stainless based on that shine...

What about cover plates for speaker vents on dash pad? Could he make those?

Jims comments are usually accurate and here especially. For those who don't know billet is a process of machining from a solid block of aluminum. Anything thin and flat like radiator shrouds are better suited to sheet metal fabrication with aluminum or stainless. Sheet metal is also much more cost effective! Just my 2 cents

Check out http://www.emachineshop.com/

You can design your own parts to be fabricated with several machines, including CNC. You can also pick your material including steel, aluminum, brass, plastic... You can even pick your finish.

You just have to download the software and design the part and you recieve an instant price quote.

Doug

Thats pretty sweet, im trying to design some stuff right now. I guess the more you order at once (bulk), the cheaper it is...
Also you there are many other ways to minimize costs, you just have to read the tutorials and help sections...

Thanks for the link!

-Ben

any word on the progress?? Or if you are still planning on making any items?

I'm still working on it. It seems he'd rather develop LS1 parts which makes sense b/c that's where the money is. Right now the most likely items are underdrive pulleys for the thirdgens.

well maybe the topic name is more intriguing(sp) here, cause there was a lot more intrest a year ago. i started a new topic here

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=272894

maybe theres no demand anymore. if anyone is intreted, let me know. otherwise ill assume these ideas are dead.
thanks

Is that in your 85? What kind of seats are those, theyre nice!