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05-20-2021, 07:39 PM | #1 |
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More New Sheetmetal Products for Pickups
In a previous thread on some other parts I made for 35-39 Pickups, someone mentioned that I could probably make these pieces. I said I would if there was enough interest, and sure enough, I had several requests for them. I made the first pair today and am happy with the results. I used some originals for the specs and these new ones are spot on. I just have to fine tune the process to make each one in order to keep costs low.
Now available for 35/36 Pickups are the hard to find, and usually expensive, windshield hinge / wiper motor covers. These are stamped in 20 gauge cold rolled steel, just like the originals. Feel free to let me know if you’re interested, but I will create an ad once these are ready to ship, which should be in about a week. Thanks for looking. Last edited by OldGold360; 05-20-2021 at 11:43 PM. |
05-20-2021, 10:28 PM | #2 |
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Seriously good work!
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05-20-2021, 11:44 PM | #3 |
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Thanks DavidG
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05-20-2021, 11:46 PM | #4 |
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Nice work.
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05-21-2021, 08:53 AM | #5 |
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That is some very nice work. You are a credit to the hobby, sir. Keep up the good work. We need more people like you.
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05-21-2021, 10:23 AM | #6 |
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05-21-2021, 10:32 AM | #7 |
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Really cool that someone is interested in stepping up to the difficult task of producing quality parts!
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05-21-2021, 10:49 AM | #8 |
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Now I wish I had a pickup to put them on! Nice work!
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05-21-2021, 10:57 AM | #9 |
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You're providing a great service to anyone with the need for these hard to find and usually overpriced parts Josh!
I cant wait to get my pedal plate from you I ordered for my 36. Pat |
05-21-2021, 12:04 PM | #10 |
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I am happy to be able to provide something of use. I did just post an ad in the classified section for anyone looking for more info including pricing on these covers. These are available and ready for purchase.
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05-21-2021, 02:27 PM | #11 | |
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What do you think about a transmission cover plate for a 36 pickup? mine is pretty rusty and cut up. Thanks, Bill |
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05-21-2021, 02:50 PM | #12 |
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05-21-2021, 03:49 PM | #13 |
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I was the one who suggested you make those. They look great, and will slow down the people asking a $100 for an original. You will sell a lot of them. GOOD job. Ron
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05-21-2021, 04:01 PM | #14 |
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It was you Ron. I too thought it was a good idea. These smaller panels are easy enough, just some time in tooling. Guys selling their originals are gonna be mad at me, but originals are still originals. I haven’t sold any yet but I’ve only listed them here on the FordBarn and just put the ad up today. Thanks
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05-21-2021, 05:51 PM | #15 |
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Just my unofficial opinion, but I believe that a guy in your position would be better off making only parts that are NOT available elsewhere.
We need parts, not competition. |
05-21-2021, 08:59 PM | #16 |
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I completely agree with you tubman. That is why I started making pieces that people seemed to need, including me, yet they are not available aside for expensive and hard to find originals. Of course originals are always better but they can be difficult to find and sometimes cost more than us regular car guys can afford. I just hope I’m not stepping on anyone’s toes by making the parts that I’m making and I sure hope that offering these parts on the barn isn’t offending anyone. I’m certainly not try to profit by making these parts. Just trying to give back. I’ve had requests by other barn members for other parts, so it seems like I might be able to fill a few needs.
Another part that I’m strongly considering making is the crank hole section for 35/36 pickup grills. The only problem is that the grill I have is missing the crank hole so I have nothing to go off of to replicate the crank hole aside from some pictures and rough dimensions. If anybody has a crank hole section of a grill or is selling a 35 or 36 grill with a good crank hole, I would be interested in buying it for the purpose of using it to replicate this piece. I’ve seen so many good grills missing this piece. I would plan on making grill bars as well. There seems to be a need for both these items and I could not find anyone else making these pieces. Just a thought at this time. |
05-21-2021, 09:41 PM | #17 |
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05-21-2021, 11:41 PM | #18 |
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Windshield hinge / wiper motor covers. Very nice work. |
05-22-2021, 01:26 PM | #19 |
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05-22-2021, 02:40 PM | #20 |
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Nice work, Good originals are hard to find.
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