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> GB- 914-6 plastic steering wheel cover at dash correct for 6, Another parts request I'm trying to fill
Mikey914
post May 23 2016, 09:11 AM
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Greg, or one of the 6 owner may be nice enough to post a pick. From the consensus these need to be made. I can and will do so, really need about 40 folks that need these at $36 to make these pencil out. If we can even get close I'll do these.
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Mikey914
post Jan 11 2017, 04:24 PM
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Sent a sample off to McMark to check the fit.


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post Jan 11 2017, 04:27 PM
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OMG, those look beautiful Mark. Are you doing the eyebrows also?
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post Jan 11 2017, 04:45 PM
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Yes and stickers
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post Jan 11 2017, 07:31 PM
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I'll bolt it on my NOS column to,or row and post pics. Looks really nice!
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post Jan 11 2017, 11:09 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Really nice looking. Standing by for McMark approval... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Jan 21 2017, 10:38 PM
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I've sent a set to McMark. Unfortunately the change created some problems in clearance.
I'll post some pics Monday
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post Jan 25 2017, 06:30 PM
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So made a very slight "improvement" to the way these join. Didn't do the mayth correctly. Added about .0625 to each side (didn't subtract out) gained enough to make the holes not line up on McMarks stock piece (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)


Good news is for a kit this would be a very simple modification of the fabricated piece.

Any ideas? I was thinking about making a conversion bracket, but no real 6 would want that.


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post Jan 25 2017, 07:53 PM
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I'm in...once you get it right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 26 2017, 01:12 AM
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Here's the deal I've run 300 sets of these. I'll need to modify the tool significantly before I can do anything more.
It may be another 6 weeks before I can do this. Meanwhile I have a bunch of these.
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post Jan 26 2017, 02:31 AM
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post Jan 26 2017, 09:07 AM
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I'm in...once you get it right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I agree with Mark Henry. These need to be right to be of value to real 6 owners (or conversion owners).

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post Jan 26 2017, 06:21 PM
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No I think they have some value to an aftermarket application. If the plate is being made locating the holes to line up is a matter of where the holes are drilled. Could easily be accommodated. So I can hold these out for that application and offer up a sweet deal as long as they last. I'm looking at welding in the tool to remachine the edges correctly. It's a real pain, but cheaper than starting over. Fortunately we indexed the block so it can easily be reset into the mill. Just a matter of more time and money.

I do take making these very seriously, and will not release crap. I would be very upset if I went to install on my 6 (I wish), and it didn't fit.

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post Jan 26 2017, 06:38 PM
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No I think they have some value to an aftermarket application. If the plate is being made locating the holes to line up is a matter of where the holes are drilled. Could easily be accommodated. So I can hold these out for that application and offer up a sweet deal as long as they last. I'm looking at welding in the tool to remachine the edges correctly. It's a real pain, but cheaper than starting over. Fortunately we indexed the block so it can easily be reset into the mill. Just a matter of more time and money.

I do take making these very seriously, and will not release crap. I would be very upset if I went to install on my 6 (I wish), and it didn't fit.

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Mark, I'm not trying to tell you how to run your business. You might want to consider this move. You have a very good reputation and have not released anything that is not "quality." If you release these clam shells that are not "perfect" they will eventually somewhere/sometime be sold to someone who is not informed that they don't fit OE and that customer will hold 914 Rubber accountable. You don't need a black eye for selling a part that does not fit. Leave that job to URO/AA. Just an opinion you may want to consider? Your honesty thus far is valued and appreciated. Thanks for all that you do for the 914 and (6) owners.
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post Jan 26 2017, 09:15 PM
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What I was actually trying to say was that these are a beautiful piece with the exception of the alignment.


If a kit were made to retrofit the 6 column into the 914. it could easily use these as the holes cold be located to clamshells. I thought someone was working on exactly that. These would not be a replacement for the original 6's. But would have to be part of a kit to make them work correctly.

And yes, we ran 300. Planned on a short run anyhow so after we checked the fact they went together beautifully figured we'd just so a short run and see where these went.
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post Jan 26 2017, 09:32 PM
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Oh...so not a huge deal for a guy like me who can relocate the holes on a column for a conversion car? That's all?

Mark I know you don't like to do this, but for a canuck could you hang onto a small box with my parts in it for a while?
These would be the first parts in the box if you can. Of course I'd paypal you before they go in the box.
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post Jan 26 2017, 09:52 PM
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Just let me know when you are ready we can put together whatever you need. I'm sure I will not be running out of these soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post Jan 27 2017, 06:42 AM
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I would really be interested in making a kit. Between Mark and I we could probably come up with something.

How much for the parts you made so far?
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post Jan 27 2017, 08:14 AM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jan 26 2017, 07:15 PM) *

What I was actually trying to say was that these are a beautiful piece with the exception of the alignment.


If a kit were made to retrofit the 6 column into the 914. it could easily use these as the holes cold be located to clamshells. I thought someone was working on exactly that. These would not be a replacement for the original 6's. But would have to be part of a kit to make them work correctly.

And yes, we ran 300. Planned on a short run anyhow so after we checked the fact they went together beautifully figured we'd just so a short run and see where these went.


Mark,

It's great that you can turn lemons into lemonade here and recoup your costs. But what about the other members who were in the group buy waiting for the real deal parts? Are we SOL at this point?
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