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> Could this part be made from aluminum?, And done on a CNC machine?
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post Feb 14 2005, 01:17 AM
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Since this part seems to be NLA, could it be copied on a CNC machine and made from aluminum and then anodized in black? Just wondering. Other wise you would have to make a mold and then make them one at a time, right?


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post Feb 14 2005, 01:25 AM
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I wouldn't think so... maybe with a lot of programming and manually flipping it over and switching tools.

Looks like it'd be 3 pieces all machined. then TIG welded together, holes drilled. that'd be my easiest way of taking it on.
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post Feb 14 2005, 03:41 AM
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QUOTE (Brando @ Feb 14 2005, 02:25 AM)
Looks like it'd be 3 pieces all machined. then TIG welded together, holes drilled. that'd be my easiest way of taking it on.

Too small. It loks like the top piece for the rear window channel in the doors to me.
The only cost effective way IMO would be molded out of plastic or high durometer urethane maybe.
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post Feb 14 2005, 04:01 AM
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Not sure about the CNC machine doing it, but it can be done as Chris mentioned with a compression mold.

My spare parts are buryed under 6' of ice block, so I won't be able to access them for at least another month.
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post Feb 14 2005, 08:48 PM
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i just bought a NOS one from AA. It was expensive at $24 but who else has them. I must admit I was happy with the service. I guess you saw the one on ebay that wnet for a lot and you never know what you are getting. I think it stated "New Old Stock, AS IS" The seems questionable IMHO. But I guess I am bitter as I keep getting burned using ebay.

I could cast a mold of the one I am getting if anyone knows what type of plastic would work to make the piece the correct density.
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post Feb 14 2005, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE (skline @ Feb 13 2005, 11:17 PM)
could it be copied on a CNC machine and made from aluminum and then anodized in black?

no go. it needs to be flexible. can't make it solid, it would break (or not work right, whichever is worse) ...

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post Feb 14 2005, 09:24 PM
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GPR can get them for you if you don't want the stigma of an AA order..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
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post Feb 14 2005, 09:26 PM
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For polyurethanes, see if any local companies sell Smooth-On products. Smooth-On Website They might be able to tell you what compound would work best.
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post Feb 14 2005, 09:42 PM
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I will look into it. I will get my friend who does art sculpture for a living to try and cast the piece. He may know what plastics work best and if it is possible. The web site above is about 45 minutes from my house. That is the supplier he get all of his supplies through, kind of weird.

Any idea of the number of people who would be interested in the piece, and what the price point would need to be. The plastic without any mold costs or clean up would costs about 150.00 a gallon. I would need to sell at least 20 at 10 to recover my costs less my time and effort.
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post Feb 14 2005, 10:07 PM
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$10 sounds reasonable. I would probably be in for a pair (are left and right the same?). Good luck. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)
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post Feb 14 2005, 10:10 PM
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I was bidding on those ones on Ebay last night. I had bid at the beginning but like I usually do, I bid again in the last 3 seconds and of course, there was no time to bid again. They went for $39.00 but it was for a pair. I should have bid $41.00 and I might have won. Oh well, I am going to look into molding some out of a uerethane and sell them for a little over what it costs to make each one. We are cheap people, we need cheap parts.
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post Feb 14 2005, 10:12 PM
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They are different for left and right. I do know that.
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post Feb 15 2005, 12:45 AM
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I had a thread about this awhile back. Bruce (GWN7) said he could make them in plastic, but needs good samples to start with. If anyone will pony up, we can get them produced pretty quick.

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post Feb 15 2005, 12:51 AM
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If someone wants to have these made. I'm in for a pair.
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post Feb 15 2005, 07:42 AM
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We just did this thread a few weeks ago.

Whoever can get 'em produced, I'm in for a pair of early units.
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post Feb 15 2005, 07:45 AM
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QUOTE (mikez @ Feb 14 2005, 11:24 PM)
GPR can get them for you if you don't want the stigma of an AA order..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)

Don't you mean stigmata?

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post Feb 15 2005, 08:02 AM
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Mine are cracked, I would also be in for a pair. Thanks,
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post Feb 15 2005, 09:02 AM
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i need a pair, too. are there different versions depending on the year of the car?
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post Feb 15 2005, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Feb 14 2005, 01:41 AM)
It loks like the top piece for the rear window channel in the doors to me.

Does anyone have a pic of that part on the car, I'm having a hard time visualizing where it should go, ot if I even have it on mine!
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post Feb 15 2005, 11:58 AM
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It looks like this. The driver side and passanger side are different. The passanger one is still easily obtained. I guess they don't break as much, due to less use of the window. I am not sure about the earlier ones (70-72). I think you can still get these fairly easy. Somehow the drivers door (73-76) ones are in short supply for a 30 year old car. I can only imagine what it will be like in 30 more years.


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