Full Pillar Dual 2 1/16" gauge pod!
#51
thanks manntis... its funny how you look back and see that allyou have accomplished is schooling though... then again I also have a 4 year old little boy. quite the character, and lots of fun to mold a life in your own likeness. j/k he's very independant and extra ordinarilly bright for his age.
updates are coming soon though on the a-pillar i emailed them yesterday and will post the results later this afternoon
Kyle
updates are coming soon though on the a-pillar i emailed them yesterday and will post the results later this afternoon
Kyle
#52
Hey kids has anyone that says they were going to order one done so???
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Subject: Re: 84-85 RX-7 A-pillar
Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 08:56:20 -0400
To: <kmattoon@charter.net>
Your order is on file. The project is still on hold waiting for the minimum
order quantity to be reached. Currently there are 9 orders. 20 is the
minimum to put the project in the production schedule. There seems to be a
lack of interest. You may want to spread the word .
----- Original Message -----
From: <kmattoon@charter.net>
To: <info@gaugepods.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 10:48 PM
Subject: 84-85 RX-7 A-pillar
> Dennis or Lyle,
>
> I just wanted to drop you a line to check the progress of
> the A-pillar for the 84-85 RX-7. My wife ordered me one
> for my birthday and we were given a shipping date of June
> 12. I was hoping to verify this as I have been sending
> others to you site for the same A-pillar based on the
> projected shipping date. I am aware that some have
> emailed you as well and hope that this has not created too
> much of an inconvenience.
>
> I know many more are interested but would like pictures...
> As soon as I receive my A-pillar I will be posting a
> picture at both the Mazspeed forum as well as the RX7club
> forum as both have multiple members that are interested.
> I know others are also awaiting the 79-83 a-pillar setup.
> It seems that I was told that you would be doing those as
> well. If you do so I am sure you will not be
> disappointed. I will post your response on the forum to
> let others no of the progress.
>
> Again thanks in advance for your time and effort in this
> project. I am anticipating your prompt response in this
> matter.
>
> Sincerly
> Kyle
From: <admin@gaugepods.com>
Subject: Re: 84-85 RX-7 A-pillar
Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 08:56:20 -0400
To: <kmattoon@charter.net>
Your order is on file. The project is still on hold waiting for the minimum
order quantity to be reached. Currently there are 9 orders. 20 is the
minimum to put the project in the production schedule. There seems to be a
lack of interest. You may want to spread the word .
----- Original Message -----
From: <kmattoon@charter.net>
To: <info@gaugepods.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 10:48 PM
Subject: 84-85 RX-7 A-pillar
> Dennis or Lyle,
>
> I just wanted to drop you a line to check the progress of
> the A-pillar for the 84-85 RX-7. My wife ordered me one
> for my birthday and we were given a shipping date of June
> 12. I was hoping to verify this as I have been sending
> others to you site for the same A-pillar based on the
> projected shipping date. I am aware that some have
> emailed you as well and hope that this has not created too
> much of an inconvenience.
>
> I know many more are interested but would like pictures...
> As soon as I receive my A-pillar I will be posting a
> picture at both the Mazspeed forum as well as the RX7club
> forum as both have multiple members that are interested.
> I know others are also awaiting the 79-83 a-pillar setup.
> It seems that I was told that you would be doing those as
> well. If you do so I am sure you will not be
> disappointed. I will post your response on the forum to
> let others no of the progress.
>
> Again thanks in advance for your time and effort in this
> project. I am anticipating your prompt response in this
> matter.
>
> Sincerly
> Kyle
#58
hmmm well these guy have had time to work on this but it never hurts to check all avenues...
I may pickup a few extra to sell on th side to make the required #, btw from the other forum we have another so that makes 13.
Kyle
I may pickup a few extra to sell on th side to make the required #, btw from the other forum we have another so that makes 13.
Kyle
#61
they don't have pics to send or post yet... but as soon as I get mine there will be many posted. Here is the thing they want x ordered before they will start a production run. CAG80r from the other forum got this started and from what I hear will have to pickup the tab on the non ordered parts ie the left overs.
I have been thinking of helping with this. This would mean that I would buy about 4 more than I need just to pick them up sooner. Then I would hope after seeing pictures of the setup more would be interested, and I could sell the rest without issue.
How many would most likely be interested if they could see a pic?
The only thing that bothers me is that people can see the quality in the pics of other setups from the same company that posted earlier in the thread.
I have been thinking of helping with this. This would mean that I would buy about 4 more than I need just to pick them up sooner. Then I would hope after seeing pictures of the setup more would be interested, and I could sell the rest without issue.
How many would most likely be interested if they could see a pic?
The only thing that bothers me is that people can see the quality in the pics of other setups from the same company that posted earlier in the thread.
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i cant do it right now. if they do make a production run, im 100% sure ill get one, but i need to get my motor actually in the car first before i start worrying about a-pillars and so on. if you do purchase extra, ill buy it from you probably mid summer, i just cant afford to do it now when i dont have the motor in my car yet.
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Originally posted by Rotary13B1
Toxic.. I have an 84... I'll get one when you post a picture definately..
Toxic.. I have an 84... I'll get one when you post a picture definately..
As for me, I dont have an interior so it wont do me any good
If Manntis doesnt get one put together, I will do it. I have a small vacuum forming machine that would easily make these, just not sure about colors???
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Vacuum form tends to work with thinner plastics, and may or may not give the surface detail
I'm picking up some molding compound next week, and getting some pourable plastics shipped up from Georgia. It'll take a bit of experimentation, but I'll see what I can do. Once I have a few completed and looking good I'll post results.
Ideally I might be able to do them in black and burgundy, as those are the 2 most popular interior trim colours. If not, then they'll be black.
I'm picking up some molding compound next week, and getting some pourable plastics shipped up from Georgia. It'll take a bit of experimentation, but I'll see what I can do. Once I have a few completed and looking good I'll post results.
Ideally I might be able to do them in black and burgundy, as those are the 2 most popular interior trim colours. If not, then they'll be black.
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Vacuum forming is how all of the other manufactures do it. You would be suprised the detail that comes through even on 3/16" and 1/4" abs!!! I would use 1/8" abs on this, which is what I think the others use. When the plastic is heated and ready to be pulled down over the mold, it is almost at a liquid state therefor it forms very well! I helped a company here in Texas build the vacuum machines for a little company called Peterbuilt. They vacuum form all of there interior parts on the center console and dash areas.
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Originally posted by 1st7heaven
If you would definately buy one once you see a pic. why wouldnt you just buy one now???
As for me, I dont have an interior so it wont do me any good
If Manntis doesnt get one put together, I will do it. I have a small vacuum forming machine that would easily make these, just not sure about colors???
If you would definately buy one once you see a pic. why wouldnt you just buy one now???
As for me, I dont have an interior so it wont do me any good
If Manntis doesnt get one put together, I will do it. I have a small vacuum forming machine that would easily make these, just not sure about colors???
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Originally posted by 1st7heaven
Vacuum forming is how all of the other manufactures do it. You would be suprised the detail that comes through even on 3/16" and 1/4" abs!!! I would use 1/8" abs on this, which is what I think the others use. When the plastic is heated and ready to be pulled down over the mold, it is almost at a liquid state therefor it forms very well! I helped a company here in Texas build the vacuum machines for a little company called Peterbuilt. They vacuum form all of there interior parts on the center console and dash areas.
Vacuum forming is how all of the other manufactures do it. You would be suprised the detail that comes through even on 3/16" and 1/4" abs!!! I would use 1/8" abs on this, which is what I think the others use. When the plastic is heated and ready to be pulled down over the mold, it is almost at a liquid state therefor it forms very well! I helped a company here in Texas build the vacuum machines for a little company called Peterbuilt. They vacuum form all of there interior parts on the center console and dash areas.
Whenever we made plastic components for the military vehicles I worked on, we used rotational molding or silicone cast. I'm going with silicone cast on this as you get a much nicer finish; RM is good for farm equipment, but our 7s aren't exactly tractors
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Originally posted by Manntis
RM is good for farm equipment, but our 7s aren't exactly tractors
RM is good for farm equipment, but our 7s aren't exactly tractors
I know Autometers are vacuum formed, I have talked to them......not sure about others. I havent heard of any problems with them cracking though
#75
we've hit the twenty mark just awaiting the reply on when the shipping will start... for those of you who haven't ordered cag8or from the other forum has approx 8 if I recall correctly.
I will post pics then those who are interested let me know
I will post pics then those who are interested let me know