Gauging interest for sheet metal parts
 

Good morning guys and gals! As the title says I'm here gauging interest on the demand for some custom aluminum parts for thirdgens. There's a guy here locally (Tampa,Fl) who would be willing to produce custom parts for the thirdgen community should the demand be high enough. Currently LRB Speed specializes in S chassis like 240s and such, hence the photos of his current products but I'm sure you can use your imagination. Not pictured below are aluminum gauge rings everyone seems to love so much. Also any suggestions are welcome prices typically range from $35-250 from what I've seen.https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...02b6a4ec47.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...4233b08838.jpgRadio bezels and center console plates
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...632a05706d.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...c55fdbeb4f.jpgMinimalist door panels
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...5d4b050023.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...992b8f6b19.jpgDoor panels for speakers
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...79cd1e6d74.jpgBack seat deletes. A lottle more intricate than Hawks.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...c2659bd17c.jpgUpper radiator and filler panels
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...a1c2206923.jpgSomething to replace the big unappealing stock filler panel
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...bf099f4142.jpgSkid plates. Something that would possibly stretch the full length of the front end (gfx to gfx)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...c8d474a9c7.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...acbdb4bb18.jpg

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I've been eyeing one of their undertray aero packages for awhile for my track day miata. Need other safety equipment before I step up to aero mods.

Be neat to see a splitter option for my formula firebird though!

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http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODU1WDE2MD..._id=880000500F
82-84 FIREBIRD FRONT GRILLE SET

Could he make an improved version of these? Maybe adapt a fog/driving light into the blank (blocked) area?

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I don't see why not. The only issue is would there be enough demand for him to justify designing and making the piece. Hence this thread, if there's enough interest to now him expand from the rx7 and chassis market then he just might. Was hoping he might even consider making ground effects. If I'm going to pay 300 for gfx they might as well be metal.

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It would come down to how cheaply he could make them.

If he could do a set of functional louvers under $300 people would buy them and if they were $200 a set, everyone would have them.

If he made the fog light area into a usable spot for brake duct he may have a market for the road race/autocross guys.

The filler panels between the radiator and front bumper would be an easy piece to make, I believe that they are out of production again.

A bolt in sheet metal battery box for the OE battery in the original location under $100 may sell.

A box for an air filter in one of the trays would sell for the LS guys.

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A lot of really great ideas here...... quoted for truth!

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I agree with Tibo, louvers and the fill panel would be amazing and I would jump on that vs making my own panel and fixing up the louvers.

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http://www.camarolouvers.com/store

They charge $389 for a set....
All they are is a set of laser cut sheet metal with a center spine. No real reason that they should be that expensive. This guys has sold dozens of them. If your guy can do this for half the price he'll sell a lot and put the other guy out of business. Seriously, I would expect TIG welded aluminum for his price...

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I dont know why the louvers didnt cross my mind but when you look at what hes made for rx7s they only run $75 for a single up to $140 for both . check em out.

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the louvers hes made for rx7s are probably the most expensive piece ive seen. the rx7 louvers run roughly $450 i would imagine it would be more for our cars due to the back window shape and size. also not sure how big the market would be for the louvers since its not everyones cup of tea but heres a pic of the rx7 louvers to give ya an idea

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Put me down for a set.
If he makes a quality set at that price I'll buy the first set. $100-200 is what a used set of originals go for that are sunfaded and have broken mounting tabs. Have him make half a dozen sets and give a set to a senior thirdgen.org site member with a nice car that can make a testimonial thread. :waveman:

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Well he's on the hunt for a z28 hood! So if anyone locally (Tampa, Fl) would be willing to let LRB borrow your hood for roughly two weeks you will more than likely get a set of functional vents out of it :) anyone else interested in a set of any other parts all suggestions are welcomed

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idk. if he could make the t top divider. brand new these run for 300$+. if he could cut that drastically it be awesome.

http://www.hawksmotorsports.com/cama...eel-t-top-bar/

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I have a set of louvers I'm not using. He could buy them from me and when he makes his louvers I could then buy a set from him. In effect, no money would be changing hands, more like a trade. They are the 91/92 blister style though, the earlier fake vented style is on the car.

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Interested in door panels and dash components

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I agree on the louvers. I would buy a set if they were spot on with the originals but functional.

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I bet he could be pretty successful with some aluminum door cards, especially if they accommodated factory hardware. An aluminum plate to replace the plastic shift plate for Firebirds would be cool too. A filler panel in front of the radiator would definitely sell well too.

What about a functional rear diffuser?

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I'm in need of these as well.

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That t top bar should be a good bit cheaper if its made out of aluminum

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Radio Bezels and shiftier plates would be a great edition. Also lots of people delete their heater controls so a radio bezel that could install some 2" gauges would be in high demand./

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Actually, good idea except I would want the opposite.
Keep heater controls and put gauges where the radio was.

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Very Interested in aluminum 1982 Door Sill Plates.

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Subscribed.
Interested to see some products and prices.
I would be interested in a set of hood Louvers and brushed alum gauge cluster surround.

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Rear diffuser and front skid plate would be great. Also functional Iroc hood louvers would be nice too. I have seen them but they are pricey.