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02-12-2014, 07:59 AM
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List of parts to get ordered! This is why I don't normally do full builds. The paperwork kills me. A necessary ordeal of course but I just here this looping in my head the whole time I'm working up prices, number and contracts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sor9GzivGbk#t=01m45s
Body - Bed
- Tail gate with crossmember
- Rear Fenders +3 inches, Pair
- Fender Supports
Power Windows - Tucker Power Window Regulators
Power Wipers - Newport Power Wiper System
- Washer Pump kit
- Washer Pump Switch
Gauges - Dakota Digital
- Blue Lighting
- Chrome Bezel
Wiring - Isis Power System
- 3 Cell Starter Kit
- inMotion Power Window Controller
- inTouch iPhone interface
- inVert Mini (fuel pump)
- inViroment Vintage Air Controller
- inReserve Battery Monitor
- Engine Wiring
- Engine Harness
- Optima Battery Yellow Top
- Battery Ends and Terminals
- Battery Cable
- Assorted Weather Packs
- Ignition Keyset
- Lighting
- H4 Head Lights
- LED Tail Lights
- Front Turn Signals
Steering Column - Stainless Column Shift
- Column Adapter
- 3/4 U Joint Weld
- 17 DD to 3/4 Weld on U Joint
- Steering Shaft
- Shifter Cable
- Supports & Hardware
- Powder Coating Other Parts
AC System
Cooling System - PRC Polished Radiator Assembly
- Radiator, AC Condenser, Core Support, Dual Electric Fans, Transmission Cooler, Fan Wiring Harness, Over Flow Tank
- Radiator Hoses
- Coolant
- Installation Hardware
Brake System - Firewall Mount Brake Pedal System
- Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- Brake Fluid
Powder Coating bits right now, We'll get back to you soon with more photos!
Later
-Russell
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04-09-2014, 02:19 AM
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04-10-2014, 07:39 PM
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Good luck, Russell!
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05-10-2014, 06:48 AM
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Well this has been an educational experience. I'm having to go out of state to get my laser cutting done. I've got 3 shops looking at my models and working up number for me. It was kind of funny. These tubing laser start around 800k, most are closer to 1.2 million and the big bad boys are 1.8 million. With a huge piece of equipment like that you would think these guys would advertise the heck out of them to keep the blasting metal around the clock.......... NOPE!!!
Finally in the last few weeks I started calling the tube laser manufactures. "WHO THE @#$% HAS YOUR MACHINE!" A few days later most of their sales guys called me back and several shops were tossed my way. I've already been turned down by 15 or so shops because they have older multi purpose machines that can't do the tube like a dedicated machine can and each one of those request are at lease a full day of talking, emailing, converting files, making special drawings for what ever questions they have and so on. I've been at that for months now trying to find a shop that can cut up the frames. So my silence hasn't been for naught.
What have I gotten done? Here's a beta video to kinda show you. I just slapped the footage together so you guys can take a look.
[VIDEO]bzf37qaVy5Y[/VIDEO]
Make sure to kick it up to HD for all the beautful details and look for the big clock in the background toward the end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzf37qaVy5Y
Back to work!
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05-10-2014, 07:17 PM
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05-11-2014, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 214Chevelle
Here you go Russell, I put the actual video in the thread for you.
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Thanks for that!
I didn't realize it was a "YOUTUBE" Tag instead of the "video" tag that the other forums I frequent use. I swear I didn't see the youtube button the other day either. Weird.
Thanks again!
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05-11-2014, 06:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rat_rod_russell
Well this has been an educational experience. I'm having to go out of state to get my laser cutting done. I've got 3 shops looking at my models and working up number for me. It was kind of funny. These tubing laser start around 800k, most are closer to 1.2 million and the big bad boys are 1.8 million. With a huge piece of equipment like that you would think these guys would advertise the heck out of them to keep the blasting metal around the clock.......... NOPE!!!
Finally in the last few weeks I started calling the tube laser manufactures. "WHO THE @#$% HAS YOUR MACHINE!" A few days later most of their sales guys called me back and several shops were tossed my way. I've already been turned down by 15 or so shops because they have older multi purpose machines that can't do the tube like a dedicated machine can and each one of those request are at lease a full day of talking, emailing, converting files, making special drawings for what ever questions they have and so on. I've been at that for months now trying to find a shop that can cut up the frames. So my silence hasn't been for naught.
What have I gotten done? Here's a beta video to kinda show you. I just slapped the footage together so you guys can take a look.
[VIDEO]bzf37qaVy5Y[/VIDEO]
Make sure to kick it up to HD for all the beautful details and look for the big clock in the background toward the end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzf37qaVy5Y
Back to work!
Later
-Russell
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Very cool products Russell!
If you strike out on finding someone to do your tubing work here are a couple shops local to me. I've used them both for flat laser work and have always had great results. They both have tubing lasers and some other cool big boy toys. Definitely "out of state" for you... But if interested shoot me a pm and I'll send you contact info on the guys I work with.
http://www.kooimacompany.com/index.html
http://www.siouxlandfab.com/
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05-12-2014, 03:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pokey64
Very cool products Russell!
If you strike out on finding someone to do your tubing work here are a couple shops local to me. I've used them both for flat laser work and have always had great results. They both have tubing lasers and some other cool big boy toys. Definitely "out of state" for you... But if interested shoot me a pm and I'll send you contact info on the guys I work with.
http://www.kooimacompany.com/index.html
http://www.siouxlandfab.com/
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Defiantly!!
And thanks for the links!
The problem with going farther meas that the frame has to be cut for less to offset the shipping. I would love to get the frames back down again for guys but the shop in Arkansas sounds like they are going to kick this little bugger in the teeth so fingers crossed. The idea that I spent the last 3 years of my life dedicated to a doomed project just because a lazy sales man didn't do his job is kinda depressing.
Back to work! At least I get to just weld for the next few weeks.
-Russell
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05-16-2014, 11:02 PM
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YES!!!!!
We have a laser shop again! And they are actually almost $50.00 bucks cheaper than the old shop. Now they are also an additional 300 miles away from the last shop and in another state but I'm not worried about my design not being reproducible for the same price. Basically I was worried that I had blown the last 3 years of my life developing a product and business model that would need to be entirely scrapped thanks to one lazy sales guy.
Back to work!
-Russell
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