Tubular K-Member (Round 2)
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VicRattlehead
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Keep me in the loop on this. Need one for a mod motor
HwyStar
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Just use a 93 up member for 4.6 from AJE. Same for Mark VIII, and I have one. I think what he is producing here is more early SC, or pre 93. And, at a better price than AJE.
I understand too. Not on a compressed time frame, just wondering if you wanted money soon, then I would have to plan for it. Still in the Navy, and I dont want to come home and work on cars or trucks either, but have to do it to pay bills. I definetly understand
I understand too. Not on a compressed time frame, just wondering if you wanted money soon, then I would have to plan for it. Still in the Navy, and I dont want to come home and work on cars or trucks either, but have to do it to pay bills. I definetly understand
XxSlowpokexX
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Im interested in that cracking beer protocol after work! Looking forward to whatever you end up creating
fastsc92
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I resurrected your k member from storage. It needs final welding and the motor mounts to be installed. I hope to get it to you by the beginning of the year.
XxSlowpokexX
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90sc35thann
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Would love one of these for an SC.
good to doo
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I would really like one of these for my 95sc, provided it can be shipped to Canada. How much weight savings do you think It has over stock? not that I am really concerned about it. The ease of working on the car is enough with this unit. thanks.
fastsc92
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Approx. 20lbs.
ironworker
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I would like to get one of these ...
kpoindex08
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Count on 2 for me as well. I realy hope you decide to fabrocate these again!
fastsc92
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Update...
This is taking a lot longer than expected to get things ironed out in terms of outsourcing fabrication. I don't have the capacity to turn these out in a higher-volume settings so I've been working with local vendors in order to get these made.
Unfortunately, the cost associated with this effort is quite substantial up-front. Between welding fixtures, straightening fixtures, NRE and upfront material costs, we're looking into double-digit thousands of dollars. Add legal fees for patent disclosures, etc....tack on another double-digit thousand pricetag (In process).
For me to personally drop that kind of money, I'd be taking a huge risk....with pretty much no R.O.I.. If I were starting a company based off of this business, it would be a different story, but unfortunately that's not the case.
I have one lead out in China which would be able to produce these at about 4x less, but between customs fees and a much more difficult quality control process to monitor.....I'm not convinced it's a wise move.
With all that being said....I'm not abandoning the idea, but it's looking like I'll have to be fabricating these one at a time, which takes a lot longer. With life changes taking priority, I'm not sure how much free time I'll have to dedicate to these.
More updates to follow
This is taking a lot longer than expected to get things ironed out in terms of outsourcing fabrication. I don't have the capacity to turn these out in a higher-volume settings so I've been working with local vendors in order to get these made.
Unfortunately, the cost associated with this effort is quite substantial up-front. Between welding fixtures, straightening fixtures, NRE and upfront material costs, we're looking into double-digit thousands of dollars. Add legal fees for patent disclosures, etc....tack on another double-digit thousand pricetag (In process).
For me to personally drop that kind of money, I'd be taking a huge risk....with pretty much no R.O.I.. If I were starting a company based off of this business, it would be a different story, but unfortunately that's not the case.
I have one lead out in China which would be able to produce these at about 4x less, but between customs fees and a much more difficult quality control process to monitor.....I'm not convinced it's a wise move.
With all that being said....I'm not abandoning the idea, but it's looking like I'll have to be fabricating these one at a time, which takes a lot longer. With life changes taking priority, I'm not sure how much free time I'll have to dedicate to these.
More updates to follow
fastsc92
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As do I. Still trying to wrap up some IP, which inherently is a long and expensive process.
One or two used units may pop up over the summer as I transition to a chromoly unit for my project car (please don't PM me, just keep an eye out). I still owe one to Damon too.
XxSlowpokexX
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On day youll get the bug again!
fastsc92
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Getting things together and tooling up for a small run of these. What would the preferred motor mounts be? Stock or aftermarket (energy suspensions, etc.)?
Since 89-92 and 93-97 use different motor mount brackets I can either configure the jig for both versions and utilize stock-type or configure the jig one way to incorporate one aftermarket version. The aftermarket method will cost more out of pocket so keep that in mind.
Thoughts?
Since 89-92 and 93-97 use different motor mount brackets I can either configure the jig for both versions and utilize stock-type or configure the jig one way to incorporate one aftermarket version. The aftermarket method will cost more out of pocket so keep that in mind.
Thoughts?