Hand throttle for carbed cars GB $120 maybe less $99?, My source in Germany has discontinued now I'm stepping up |
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Hand throttle for carbed cars GB $120 maybe less $99?, My source in Germany has discontinued now I'm stepping up |
Mikey914 |
Feb 1 2014, 08:29 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Here's the deal-
I had been buying these from a member in Germany. He has decided to stop making them. I've decided to tool up to make these as he has opted to discontinue. I have a carbed car and these are basically a choke / and way of setting your throttle to a base RPM as desired on the fly. Since these have a value I've decided to pick them up. It's a pretty simple set up, the only real cost is the stamping for the lever section. I have a few ideas that may reduce the cost to the $99 area, but I have to see how they work. I will have these in about 6 weeks, so who's interested? Cost is also a function of how many people want them. If I can do 30 units I will guarantee $99 price point. So who's in? Attached image(s) |
somd914 |
Feb 1 2014, 08:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm interested. Let's see where the price falls.
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eyesright |
Feb 1 2014, 09:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 8-January 12 From: OK Member No.: 13,979 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I want one, maybe two, possible three.
Would heater cable levers work? I bet you could scrounge for many of these. Would the labor of clean-up/refurbish be cheaper than new manufacture...? |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 1 2014, 09:39 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
One complete and one extra front mount if possible.
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barefoot |
Feb 1 2014, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,281 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
Here's the deal- I had been buying these from a member in Germany. He has decided to stop making them. I've decided to tool up to make these as he has opted to discontinue. I have a carbed car and these are basically a choke / and way of setting your throttle to a base RPM as desired on the fly. Since these have a value I've decided to pick them up. It's a pretty simple set up, the only real cost is the stamping for the lever section. I have a few ideas that may reduce the cost to the $99 area, but I have to see how they work. I will have these in about 6 weeks, so who's interested? Cost is also a function of how many people want them. If I can do 30 units I will guarantee $99 price point. So who's in? Aren't there lots of similar lever assemblies already around used for throttle or choke control on garden tractors & mowers and such ?? |
Mikey914 |
Feb 1 2014, 02:09 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The lever is the most expensive part. The rest I can make for about $40, I do make the correct black knobs, so the arm assembly is the biggest cost. If anyone can source them for me I could make these for even less. I had thought about looking at other levers, but had to get a better look at what's out there.
But yes, it would save some cash. |
euro911 |
Feb 1 2014, 02:28 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
I went ghetto ...
Actually, this is similar to what I installed in my '67 bus to adjust the dizzy while driving (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
anderssj |
Feb 1 2014, 02:55 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,663 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm interested . . . may help for the 48-state tour (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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JmuRiz |
Feb 1 2014, 04:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Question, can they be used with a rennshift?
If so, I'm interested, as I know it'd be awesome to have on my other carb'd car. |
Harpo |
Feb 1 2014, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I also have a aftermarket shifter so I'm interested but concerned about compatibility
Thanks David |
jcambo7 |
Feb 1 2014, 06:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What would having an aftermarket shifter do with it?
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ConeDodger |
Feb 1 2014, 06:30 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,612 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
What would having an aftermarket shifter do with it? Not a thing, but let's string them along for a while... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
jcambo7 |
Feb 1 2014, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What would having an aftermarket shifter do with it? Not a thing, but let's string them along for a while... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Oh ok...so I have rennshifter too. Do I have to return to stock to use this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) |
ConeDodger |
Feb 1 2014, 06:56 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,612 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
What would having an aftermarket shifter do with it? Not a thing, but let's string them along for a while... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Oh ok...so I have rennshifter too. Do I have to return to stock to use this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Yes. And send that useless Rennshifter to Original Customs to be used on the DE/TT car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Elliot Cannon |
Feb 1 2014, 07:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
Are we talkin' a poor mans cruise control?
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jcambo7 |
Feb 1 2014, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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jcambo7 |
Feb 1 2014, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Stupid iPhone double posted
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Socalandy |
Feb 1 2014, 07:17 PM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
I'd buy one set
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sixnotfour |
Feb 1 2014, 08:23 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,434 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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KaptKaos |
Feb 1 2014, 09:35 PM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Let me know the costs, please.
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