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 Oct 6 2006, 10:16 PM
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I build race cars  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874  |
QUOTE (poSSum @ Oct 6 2006, 04:00 PM)  If you're running a batch you can make me a pair in black to throw in the box with the hood. What other cool little "gotta have" dodads do you make/sell? Art - Will do - you want black 1 1/2" dia also? Off the top of my head, stuff I've mentioned here: Carbon hood, roof aluminum Ttop filler panels shift knobs Koni hat tool rear weight jacks for 2.5" ID springs (cut 'n paste required) spacers for coilovers (gets front adjuster rings back to within 1/8" of each other for CMC) spacers for wheels spacers for OEM rear spring perches (and toss the floppy weight jacks) Lexan rear spoiler Setrab oil cooler bracket I just hooked up with the wholesale arm of a major aftermarket retailer, have access to a huge catalog of parts. I can't quite compete pricewize with their retail prices, but charge only actual shipping and no handling charge. I also can't compete with the instant online order/ship process. I got the line mainly to support my race buildups but I'd like to broaden my customer base so if you have a need for something run it past me and I'll give you a price/delivery quote. ablaine (at) cruzio (dot) com Other goodies in the works: 4th gen front airdam/splitter undertra race steering column and of course custom fabrication is my business, so let me know what you need Regards, Alan |
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Oct 6 2006, 11:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 368 Joined: 22-September 05 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 892 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 6 2006, 05:16 PM) Art - Will do - you want black 1 1/2" dia also? Regards, Alan Sure, let's go with the 1 1/2" dia Camaro thread. |
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Oct 6 2006, 11:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141 |
QUOTE 4th gen front airdam/splitter undertray I'm cobbling something together on Chris' car at the moment but I'd love to see your solution. I'm sure it's better than what I'm creating. And I think that there's definitely a market for it. Jason |
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Oct 7 2006, 02:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 326 Joined: 10-July 04 From: Houston, Tx Member No.: 392 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 6 2006, 05:16 PM) and of course custom fabrication is my business, so let me know what you need Regards, Alan Something for the gas pedal for heel to reasons. |
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Oct 8 2006, 03:12 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Ever see the plastic gas pedal a guy built years ago over on LS1.com?
It was a piece of plastic that had "LS1" machined in the middle. The guy had access to a CNC machine and made about 200 of them. I still have mine ... |
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Oct 8 2006, 04:08 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Oct 8 2006, 11:12 AM) Ever see the plastic gas pedal a guy built years ago over on LS1.com? It was a piece of plastic that had "LS1" machined in the middle. The guy had access to a CNC machine and made about 200 of them. I still have mine ... I had one of those, sold it to Pimpmaro and he loves it. I wear work boots a lot and drive with the seat all the way back, so I didn't have the "extra" room to put something on the gas pedal and still drive comfortably. It looked like it would have worked very well, if it would have worked for me. |
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Oct 8 2006, 05:04 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (Stang Killer @ Oct 6 2006, 07:47 PM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 6 2006, 05:16 PM) and of course custom fabrication is my business, so let me know what you need Regards, Alan Something for the gas pedal for heel to reasons. A small piece of aluminun with 2 self tapper's with grip tape! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) |
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Oct 9 2006, 01:35 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
Alan,
Any chance you know if a 3rd gen (T5) Hurst shifter is the same thread? I just bought a spare T5 and it comes with a Hurst shifter without a knob, this ought to fit the bill well (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Oct 9 2006, 10:10 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (nape @ Oct 8 2006, 08:35 PM) Alan, Any chance you know if a 3rd gen (T5) Hurst shifter is the same thread? I just bought a spare T5 and it comes with a Hurst shifter without a knob, this ought to fit the bill well (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) TJ - I have a 3rd gen at the shop (2 actually), I'll check tomorrow. Just to make sure, see if your stock knob fits the Hurst. |
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Oct 9 2006, 08:20 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,441 Joined: 30-December 03 Member No.: 76 |
I used a 4th gen knob on a 3rd gen Ripper in my '91. I think you're just fine.
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Oct 9 2006, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
I will likely get a black one......for a PRO5 shifter.....
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Oct 10 2006, 11:20 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (JKnight @ Oct 6 2006, 06:59 PM) QUOTE 4th gen front airdam/splitter undertray I'm cobbling something together on Chris' car at the moment but I'd love to see your solution. I'm sure it's better than what I'm creating. And I think that there's definitely a market for it. Jason It's starting to take shape shape, is going to be a real challenge to meet my design goals: -adjustable height -modular -affordable I've quit talking about dates QUOTE (Sam Strano @ Oct 9 2006, 03:20 PM) I used a 4th gen knob on a 3rd gen Ripper in my '91. I think you're just fine. Thanks, Sam I also checked a STi and Miata that are in the shop - they are a different thread than any of the GM cars. I have a car with a Ford drivetrain in the shop too, I should check it. QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Oct 9 2006, 03:30 PM) I will likely get a black one......for a PRO5 shifter..... Randy - Paypal me $45 + $4 parcel post and I'll make one for you too. Let me know what diameter. Regards, Alan Blaine Blaine Fabrication 831 427-3296 |
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Oct 10 2006, 12:20 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (poSSum @ Oct 6 2006, 08:37 AM) Is there a functional reason to go with these knobs or is it more the "coolness" factor to have C6R style shift knobs? I have the factory Hurst leather on both of mine and don't have much trouble shifting. It should be a lot more comfortable to shift when using the stupid driver's cupholder (ie when a passenger is using the good cupholder) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Oct 11 2006, 11:05 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
Here is a 1.5" next to a stock cueball. Tops of shifter shafts are at the same level:
Mitch and Mark, your orders will ship later this AM. (IMG:http://members.cruzio.com/~ablaine/IMG_0810.JPG) |
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Oct 11 2006, 12:58 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Now, if I could just figure out how to convert a stock B/W T56 to a sequential shift ....
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Oct 11 2006, 02:38 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 26-September 05 From: Youngstown, OH Member No.: 896 |
Howdy,
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Oct 11 2006, 08:58 AM) Now, if I could just figure out how to convert a stock B/W T56 to a sequential shift .... Hell, I'd be happy if I could convince it to shift at all! :-) I remember seeing a shifter quite a while ago that converted sequential shift motions on the shifter into the proper motions to shift a tranny normally... I _think_ it was for a toploader. Not sure if such a beast exists for a T5 / T56 style tranny. Mark |
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Oct 11 2006, 08:31 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 6 2006, 04:53 PM) QUOTE (Stang Killer @ Oct 6 2006, 03:53 PM) 77065 please Parcel Post is $4 to 77065 so add that to $45 or $55 and PayPal to ablaine (at) cruzio (dot) com. Indicate dia and color, and ship to address on the PayPal order Thanks! Regards, Alan Blaine Blaine Fabrication Stang Killer - Did you send me an order? I delete a lot of spam and may have mistaken it if so. |
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Oct 11 2006, 08:39 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 26-September 05 From: Youngstown, OH Member No.: 896 |
Howdy,
QUOTE (marka @ Oct 11 2006, 10:38 AM) I remember seeing a shifter quite a while ago that converted sequential shift motions on the shifter into the proper motions to shift a tranny normally... I _think_ it was for a toploader. Not sure if such a beast exists for a T5 / T56 style tranny. Here it is: http://www.renagate.com/info.htm And it doesn't look like it'll work without an external shift rod tranny... Mark |
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Oct 11 2006, 08:50 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (Stang Killer @ Oct 6 2006, 09:47 PM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 6 2006, 05:16 PM) and of course custom fabrication is my business, so let me know what you need Regards, Alan Something for the gas pedal for heel to reasons. I got a batch of them years ago from a friend who was building hi tech processing tanks and fume hoods. He called them the "El Pedal". He moved on to a different job w/o a CNC cell and quit making them. I'll take a look at the product and see if it makes sense to make them. My problem is that at a $20 sale price I would need to be able to make them in <15min ea, and that wouldn't happen unless I was making lots of them. I don't know if there is a market for 50 of these things, esp if there is a rice/dress up shop selling something similar for $15. QUOTE (marka @ Oct 11 2006, 03:39 PM) Howdy, QUOTE (marka @ Oct 11 2006, 10:38 AM) I remember seeing a shifter quite a while ago that converted sequential shift motions on the shifter into the proper motions to shift a tranny normally... I _think_ it was for a toploader. Not sure if such a beast exists for a T5 / T56 style tranny. Here it is: http://www.renagate.com/info.htm And it doesn't look like it'll work without an external shift rod tranny... Mark Depending an exchange rate, at $580AU it may be affordable - I wonder how well it works? I think a small close ratio 4sp could work well in an Fbod, and with a 7.25" clutch, shed about 100#. That would be an interesting project. I once designed/built a bracket that adapted a TKO to a C4 Corvette Cbeam. It held up to 550+ rwhp and was much lighter/cheaper than the ZF it replaced. This post has been edited by Blainefab: Oct 12 2006, 07:56 AM |
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Oct 11 2006, 10:48 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I've seen that site somewhere in a life long gone. I had forgotten about it altogether.
But, that would be a sweet deal ... Alan .. put on your Mad Hatter swag and make it so ... |
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