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| Mikey914 |
  May 2 2020, 12:57 AM
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The rubber man  Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
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So we have the molds and are cleaning them. We did not get the substructure molds and are making them now. we are looking to pull a set in fiberglass and carbon fiber.
we will have the options to add balsa just like the GT hoods. Option for headlight delete hoods will be available for both. I will post more as we move along, but we will need to do some repair work on the molds to get to the point we can pull parts. we will then figure out how much they cost to make. Planning to run 10 sets at a large discount to launch these. Number sill follow So who's interested at least for now? |
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| tygaboy |
May 2 2020, 07:39 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,558 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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PM sent with a few questions about a set in carbon! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| Gatornapper |
May 2 2020, 09:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Mark -
All depends on cost for me. My lids have lots of hail damage. Very strange since there is none anywhere else on the body...... GN QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 2 2020, 12:57 AM)  So we have the molds and are cleaning them. We did not get the substructure molds and are making them now. we are looking to pull a set in fiberglass and carbon fiber. we will have the options to add balsa just like the GT hoods. Option for headlight delete hoods will be available for both. I will post more as we move along, but we will need to do some repair work on the molds to get to the point we can pull parts. we will then figure out how much they cost to make. Planning to run 10 sets at a large discount to launch these. Number sill follow So who's interested at least for now? |
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| tazz9924 |
May 2 2020, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 31-May 15 From: Mooresville NC Member No.: 18,779 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 1 2020, 10:57 PM) So we have the molds and are cleaning them. We did not get the substructure molds and are making them now. we are looking to pull a set in fiberglass and carbon fiber. we will have the options to add balsa just like the GT hoods. Option for headlight delete hoods will be available for both. I will post more as we move along, but we will need to do some repair work on the molds to get to the point we can pull parts. we will then figure out how much they cost to make. Planning to run 10 sets at a large discount to launch these. Number sill follow So who's interested at least for now? What does the rear deck lid look like? does it have the rear duckbill? |
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| Mikey914 |
May 2 2020, 01:24 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(tazz9924 @ May 2 2020, 10:22 AM) QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 1 2020, 10:57 PM) So we have the molds and are cleaning them. We did not get the substructure molds and are making them now. we are looking to pull a set in fiberglass and carbon fiber. we will have the options to add balsa just like the GT hoods. Option for headlight delete hoods will be available for both. I will post more as we move along, but we will need to do some repair work on the molds to get to the point we can pull parts. we will then figure out how much they cost to make. Planning to run 10 sets at a large discount to launch these. Number sill follow So who's interested at least for now? What does the rear deck lid look like? does it have the rear duckbill? Rear deck lid will be bone stock in a gel coat primer unless you want Carbon fiber. Would be easy to add, but we are not planning to do the deck tails at this time. Sheridan has a rear wing mold that we may look at, but not yet. Mark |
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| tazz9924 |
May 2 2020, 01:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 31-May 15 From: Mooresville NC Member No.: 18,779 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 2 2020, 11:24 AM) QUOTE(tazz9924 @ May 2 2020, 10:22 AM) QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 1 2020, 10:57 PM) So we have the molds and are cleaning them. We did not get the substructure molds and are making them now. we are looking to pull a set in fiberglass and carbon fiber. we will have the options to add balsa just like the GT hoods. Option for headlight delete hoods will be available for both. I will post more as we move along, but we will need to do some repair work on the molds to get to the point we can pull parts. we will then figure out how much they cost to make. Planning to run 10 sets at a large discount to launch these. Number sill follow So who's interested at least for now? What does the rear deck lid look like? does it have the rear duckbill? Rear deck lid will be bone stock in a gel coat primer unless you want Carbon fiber. Would be easy to add, but we are not planning to do the deck tails at this time. Sheridan has a rear wing mold that we may look at, but not yet. Mark What about the hood will it be one with a duct in it? |
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| B2524 |
May 2 2020, 01:51 PM
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It's a sickness. Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: 12-November 11 From: Outside Paso Robles CA Member No.: 13,776 Region Association: Northern California |
I would be interested in two of each depending on what the price is.
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| 914werke |
May 2 2020, 02:21 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 11,248 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 1 2020, 11:57 PM) We did not get the substructure molds and are making them now. we are looking to pull a set in fiberglass and carbon fiber. So is there any consideration for offering just a skin(s) that can be applied to OE substructure? Obviously at a lessor price point. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Retroracer |
May 2 2020, 03:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 640 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Interested in both balsa reinforced GT hood and/or trunk replicas - but some idea of price would be good....?
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| Mikey914 |
May 2 2020, 03:32 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Retroracer @ May 2 2020, 02:19 PM) Interested in both balsa reinforced GT hood and/or trunk replicas - but some idea of price would be good....? - Tony Understood, but as you know we don't put much margin on our group buys, so when I have tight numbers I will. |
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| Mikey914 |
May 2 2020, 03:34 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(914werke @ May 2 2020, 01:21 PM) QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 1 2020, 11:57 PM) We did not get the substructure molds and are making them now. we are looking to pull a set in fiberglass and carbon fiber. So is there any consideration for offering just a skin(s) that can be applied to OE substructure? Obviously at a lessor price point. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)Possible, just not sure how much demand for a DIY project thee is |
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| Mikey914 |
May 2 2020, 03:35 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(tazz9924 @ May 2 2020, 12:44 PM) QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 2 2020, 11:24 AM) QUOTE(tazz9924 @ May 2 2020, 10:22 AM) QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 1 2020, 10:57 PM) So we have the molds and are cleaning them. We did not get the substructure molds and are making them now. we are looking to pull a set in fiberglass and carbon fiber. we will have the options to add balsa just like the GT hoods. Option for headlight delete hoods will be available for both. I will post more as we move along, but we will need to do some repair work on the molds to get to the point we can pull parts. we will then figure out how much they cost to make. Planning to run 10 sets at a large discount to launch these. Number sill follow So who's interested at least for now? What does the rear deck lid look like? does it have the rear duckbill? Rear deck lid will be bone stock in a gel coat primer unless you want Carbon fiber. Would be easy to add, but we are not planning to do the deck tails at this time. Sheridan has a rear wing mold that we may look at, but not yet. Mark What about the hood will it be one with a duct in it? The stock parts we will do 1st. |
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| johnlush |
May 2 2020, 03:55 PM
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What's all this then? Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 26-May 04 From: Cheyenne, WY Member No.: 2,108 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Is your goal to produce lids comparable (or better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) to the Getty Design offerings and priced competitively? I would be interested in a pair of GT lids with the balsa stiffeners. White gelcoat on the outside and clear resin on the underside. -John
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| flyer86d |
May 2 2020, 03:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(johnlush @ May 2 2020, 05:55 PM) Is your goal to produce lids comparable (or better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) to the Getty Design offerings and priced competitively? I would be interested in a pair of GT lids with the balsa stiffeners. White gelcoat on the outside and clear resin on the underside. -John Yes. Me too. Charlie |
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| burton73 |
May 2 2020, 04:24 PM
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Senior member, and old dude Group: Members Posts: 3,823 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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Will you make a hood only for water cooled cars like my V8 car with vent out?
Bob B  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
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| eric9144 |
May 2 2020, 10:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,770 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(johnlush @ May 2 2020, 02:55 PM) Is your goal to produce lids comparable (or better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) to the Getty Design offerings and priced competitively? I would be interested in a pair of GT lids with the balsa stiffeners. White gelcoat on the outside and clear resin on the underside. -John Same here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| mb911 |
May 3 2020, 06:38 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,560 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(eric9144 @ May 2 2020, 08:14 PM) QUOTE(johnlush @ May 2 2020, 02:55 PM) Is your goal to produce lids comparable (or better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) to the Getty Design offerings and priced competitively? I would be interested in a pair of GT lids with the balsa stiffeners. White gelcoat on the outside and clear resin on the underside. -John Same here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yes please here as well. |
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| Mikey914 |
May 3 2020, 09:10 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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We decided to start with the GT type and stock hoods. The only difference is that we do have an option for a headlight delete hood. Basically covers the buckets made for those that have removed the headlights ( That's more of a racing option ). As we have that mold.
The idea is that we want to supply a suitable replacement for 914 hoods that have rusted out I have a car with this issue and I have see a few others do too. Our initial plan was to do a gray primer gel coat, so that you could scuff with a 600 grit and shoot. The white gel coat is easily done fro the balsa reinforced ones. Matt is doing some research right now to to determine exactly what the factor layup of these looked like. More to come soon |
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| mdelwiche |
May 3 2020, 09:16 AM
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Vegas_914 Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 17-March 12 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 14,266 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I would be interested in the carbon fiber
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| 914 Ranch |
May 3 2020, 09:47 AM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,488 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
AR-14 needs new lids as they are old racer junk and look it. I'll be needing a front hood with headlight delete.
So I'll fallow this and get back to you when you start making them. |
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