danny gabbard
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« on: January 31, 2008, 21:36:33 pm » |
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trying to get products that people need,I can make
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A poor craftsman, Blame's it on poor tools. GAB-FAB shop # 775 246-3069
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nicolas
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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2008, 21:42:51 pm » |
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easy, type3 panels in all sorts and forms. that will keep you busy
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Cornpanzer
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2008, 21:47:24 pm » |
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Danny, Could you make an early 911 front bumper in aluminum? Dave Conklin
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danny gabbard
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2008, 21:53:30 pm » |
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what year? is'nt like 74 and up already alum? I don't know. do you have something to copy,or pattern off of most case's yes I can make could be alot of hour's. also nice to have car to mock up while building. thank's and how ya do'ing
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A poor craftsman, Blame's it on poor tools. GAB-FAB shop # 775 246-3069
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louisb
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2008, 21:58:51 pm » |
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Some good quality repo vert decklids. Stamp the louvers in the original skin instead of welding them in.
How about a pre-shaped panel that could be used to fill the dash in by a home enthusiast who can weld but doesn't have an English wheel. Has the proper curve, etc. Sell it in sections.
Fenders and rear aprons that have had holes filled, straightened, cracks fixed etc. Maybe on an exchange bases using original German fenders.
Some quality rust repair panels. Most (all?) of the stuff out there sucks.
How about a video series on doing rust repair and basic metal work on VWs.
An nice underhood wire cover made of aluminum instead of the cheap plastic ones out there now.
Probably a limited marked for most of these, but you asked.
--louis
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Lee.C
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2008, 21:59:09 pm » |
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trying to get products that people need,I can make
I need a original style COMPLETE front bulkhead panel - you can't even get them repro'd Oh yeah I'll PM you about my other idea
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Lee.C
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2008, 22:01:26 pm » |
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Some good quality repo vert decklids. Stamp the louvers in the original skin instead of welding them in.
How about a pre-shaped panel that could be used to fill the dash in by a home enthusiast who can weld but doesn't have an English wheel. Has the proper curve, etc. Sell it in sections.
Fenders and rear aprons that have had holes filled, straightened, cracks fixed etc. Maybe on an exchange bases using original German fenders.
Some quality rust repair panels. Most (all?) of the stuff out there sucks.
How about a video series on doing rust repair and basic metal work on VWs.
An nice underhood wire cover made of aluminum instead of the cheap plastic ones out there now.
Probably a limited marked for most of these, but you asked.
--louis
Some VERY VERY god ideas there dude - especially the dash
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Jim Ratto
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2008, 22:02:48 pm » |
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cold air trays for 48IDAs and decklid to feed them
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danny gabbard
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2008, 23:00:33 pm » |
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when it come's to body panel's, Most compound curve stuff very time consumeing so price is the issue. I can and do repair stuff,quit often.when I get settled in nevada I will be doing some class type stuff seminar,work shop type stuff light tig welding,patch panel, body and fender stuff.lot's of metal finishing. So there might be video's,Its a great idea. please ask. and love all the idea's
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Jim Ratto
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2008, 23:03:37 pm » |
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fan shroud like on black KG would be cool too.
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« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2008, 23:14:58 pm » |
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67 conv decklid ........
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Casey
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2008, 23:28:56 pm » |
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Here's something easy for ya. Door sill covers. All I see out there is junk. Can't find the og vw crest (probably don't have the $ for it either) I ended up going with Big Wig and the engine turned stainless ones. About .060 think and are very nice. The only thing I would add is a raised portion around the screw hole. I love Lanny Hussey's. Those are the bomb diggiddy.
Easy $ to be made there!
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danny gabbard
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« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2008, 23:39:20 pm » |
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do ya have any picture's. one of my idea's a decent take bracket,light weight maybe carbon fiber? but something that does not have to hold a car up . the shape,if you can picture a early ghia mirror up wright and smaller kind of a bottle neck type thing,good idea on sill plates thank's
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louisb
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« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2008, 00:04:47 am » |
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How about a nice clean tach mount that would look at home on a more traditional looker? Something that does not look like it was designed by Boyd Coddington. Offer it plain or chromed. For my car I ended up making one because I could not find one that was not billet alum.
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Jim Ratto
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« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2008, 00:07:46 am » |
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what about some sort of breather box that matches contours and finish of orig VW fan housing, maybe something that looks like it came from Volkswagen?
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« Reply #15 on: February 01, 2008, 00:39:01 am » |
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It might be to big a project, but the upper part of the sills/heather channels exactly like the stock ones would sell like #¤%& in Europe. $500 or more a piece would not be a problem. Real good bottoms are being made already by Woffeparts. So you wouldent have to make that. With the bottoms left of one can spot weld them in place like VW did to.
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« Reply #16 on: February 01, 2008, 00:51:10 am » |
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trying to get products that people need,I can make
Danny I sent you a PM, sorry about getting off topic.
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Jim Ratto
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« Reply #17 on: February 01, 2008, 01:20:53 am » |
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I need a new range hood in my kitchen. Maybe?
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Lee.C
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« Reply #18 on: February 01, 2008, 01:22:30 am » |
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what about some sort of breather box that matches contours and finish of orig VW fan housing, maybe something that looks like it came from Volkswagen?
Good Idea dude P.S pm sent danny
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javabug
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« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2008, 01:43:55 am » |
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I like the sill plate idea.
Would it make sense to take readily available repair panels that need some tweaking and work them? I.e. - the wiring tabs that are usually missing now from replacement spare tire wells.
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Mike H.
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danny gabbard
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« Reply #20 on: February 01, 2008, 01:51:59 am » |
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Even nos stuff need to be reworked some times. but if the shape's are close us repo stuff depending the part, place, quality.etc...and those tabs if were thinking about the same thing, very ez
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danny gabbard
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« Reply #21 on: February 01, 2008, 01:56:05 am » |
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Jim if you want,come by and take a look at hood I made for my oven,the side I made a scoop kinda like lower part of front fender of newer benz.O ya and some beer's. So to answer your question yes I could make you something
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javabug
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« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2008, 02:02:41 am » |
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I do think they are just punched in...can't think of any other obvious examples yet.
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Mike H.
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Casey
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« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2008, 02:15:56 am » |
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Radio block off plates that fit correct and flush. I'm thinking your looking for stuff you can do with out "riding the wheel" for hours.
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« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2008, 02:21:53 am » |
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Gates for Single & Double Cabs.... Made from Aluminum
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danny gabbard
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« Reply #25 on: February 01, 2008, 02:31:36 am » |
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wow I was just talking to a buddy today about the gate's there do'able but manufactureing henge and latch's small issue but great idea.
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« Reply #26 on: February 01, 2008, 02:50:04 am » |
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wow I was just talking to a buddy today about the gate's there do'able but manufactureing henge and latch's small issue but great idea.
I can cnc the hinges and latches. Then you can do the easy part
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danny gabbard
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« Reply #27 on: February 01, 2008, 03:06:08 am » |
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How much do you think somebody would pay for complete tailgate?
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« Reply #28 on: February 01, 2008, 03:19:39 am » |
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How much do you think somebody would pay for complete tailgate?
Depends on how much you would charge.
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« Reply #29 on: February 01, 2008, 03:22:46 am » |
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Not aluminum, but the website from the guys that make the green panels say they do both early and late gates
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