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Post by Xtremejr on Apr 20, 2012 19:01:25 GMT -5
Hey guys Ive been trying to get in touch with rods442 who makes all the repops, you know side scoops, moldings, deckled panels, etc. I emailed him 2 weeks prior and no reply, maybe I have wrong email address. Does he still do business in 442 parts or did he have to put it on the way side?
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Post by RAM Z on Apr 20, 2012 19:29:27 GMT -5
Who knows. Been a looooong time since he said those parts would be done.
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Post by shane on Apr 20, 2012 19:43:40 GMT -5
I gave up on it 8 months ago I have all my stuff out being re chromed.
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Post by Xtremejr on Apr 20, 2012 19:55:28 GMT -5
Is that just a side job hobby or his full time gig cause the pics of his stuff I viewed looked real good. I know ebay has scoops all the time, in fact right now but for those nos vs repop I would choose repop . ebay auctions, scoops usually go for bout 275-390 so I've seen lately and they look like complete shit, if I'm going to put 8-10 grand in my 1500 dollar purchased car than I'm willing to spend 500.00 on some scoops or what ever else he decides to create. I really wish he would design a full set of exterior chrome pot metal. iIf Any of you guys have a good full set let me know. I do have my own set but I'm missing drivers side front molding before wheel well. you have an extra let me know.
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Post by bubbasz1 on Apr 20, 2012 20:11:39 GMT -5
I talked to Rod earlier in the week. It is his side job, trouble is he is working full time, and in partners with a buddy running a two machine, cnc business with the ability to have more work than he could handle if so desired. He has a bunch of side scoops and taillight bars done (machined) waiting on some finish sanding and chrome. Trouble is they have been like that for months. I poked him a bit about getting them done so I guess we'll have to wait and see.
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Post by Xtremejr on Apr 20, 2012 20:23:49 GMT -5
let me know cuz I don't know as much about these guys as you do. what else does he produce besides scoops and brake light acc.? any word on deck lid molding??
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Post by RAM Z on Apr 20, 2012 20:30:15 GMT -5
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Post by bubbasz1 on Apr 21, 2012 6:17:50 GMT -5
Such is life, when you work full time and also try to maintain a starting business, something is going to suffer. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2012 7:31:33 GMT -5
I talked to Rod earlier in the week. It is his side job, trouble is he is working full time, and in partners with a buddy running a two machine, cnc business with the ability to have more work than he could handle if so desired. He has a bunch of side scoops and taillight bars done (machined) waiting on some finish sanding and chrome. Trouble is they have been like that for months. I poked him a bit about getting them done so I guess we'll have to wait and see. So why wouldn`t he take the time to farm the remainder of the finish work out? Or better yet, pack it all up and ship it to someone that can coordinate the finish work, and market the parts. Sounds like the pieces are done, so the machines being tied up aren`t the problem, problem is, he needs to get them to someone who can finish the procedure. I remember reading posts about these parts a Looooooong time ago, and they've been dangling out there ever since. |
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Post by RAM Z on Apr 21, 2012 8:13:53 GMT -5
Its been years, probably over 5 since he sold his first sets of scoops on ebay. Remember when Bro had a page set up to take orders? Since then there hasnt been much coming from him. Sounds like he has a bunch of scoops and bars machined but hasnt found the time in the last year to polish them and get them chromed.
He either doesnt make any money on them or doesnt want to finish them because he would sell every one he has.
Bottom line to the original poster, youre better off getting your stuff rechromed than waiting on these parts ever getting finished.
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Post by shane on Apr 21, 2012 13:54:25 GMT -5
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Post by oldsproject on Apr 22, 2012 0:37:43 GMT -5
Well, i know he's got a lot going on and this is likely low on his list but he does great work. Ive got his center bars and a top for a floor console and they are perfect.
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Post by Xtremejr on May 4, 2012 20:44:21 GMT -5
I actually just got an email from rods442 he told me that he is finishing up his run of scoops and side bars, however they are all spoken for (must be some other 65 olds 442 site) LOL. I emailed him back saying when one of the olds 442 owners who collects social security can't afford it to give me a call. J/k. But this is a plus and a step in the right direction, right?
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Post by oldsproject on May 4, 2012 21:21:26 GMT -5
I actually just got an email from rods442 he told me that he is finishing up his run of scoops and side bars, however they are all spoken for (must be some other 65 olds 442 site) LOL. I emailed him back saying when one of the olds 442 owners who collects social security can't afford it to give me a call. J/k. But this is a plus and a step in the right direction, right? Good to hear, I know ive got an order in for scoops and bars! |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2012 11:53:41 GMT -5
I actually just got an email from rods442 he told me that he is finishing up his run of scoops and side bars, however they are all spoken for (must be some other 65 olds 442 site) LOL. I emailed him back saying when one of the olds 442 owners who collects social security can't afford it to give me a call. J/k. But this is a plus and a step in the right direction, right? Xtremejr I was thinking of contacting rods442 about an item he reproduces. You mentioned he`s sold out of side scoops and tail light bars, are these the only parts that are sold out? I see you mentioned (jokingly) about Social security, is he cautious about those that receive government entitlement payments like social security/welfare? Just asking |
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Post by bubbasz1 on May 5, 2012 14:13:18 GMT -5
I actually just got an email from rods442 he told me that he is finishing up his run of scoops and side bars, however they are all spoken for (must be some other 65 olds 442 site) LOL. I emailed him back saying when one of the olds 442 owners who collects social security can't afford it to give me a call. J/k. But this is a plus and a step in the right direction, right? Xtremejr I was thinking of contacting rods442 about an item he reproduces. You mentioned he`s sold out of side scoops and tail light bars, are these the only parts that are sold out? I see you mentioned (jokingly) about Social security, is he cautious about those that receive government entitlement payments like social security/welfare? Just asking He's was just pulling XTREMEIR'S foot Mike, Rod doesn't care, your money is as good as anybody's. He just used that as a metaphor to say if someone bows out he give him a call. Maybe my last talk with Rod might have put a little fire under him to finish the pieces he had going. I hope he gets them done. |
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Post by Xtremejr on May 5, 2012 16:24:45 GMT -5
Wow what a tough crowd we have. I hope more than one of you took that as a joke. just remember guys the more you laugh the better life is.
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Post by bubbasz1 on May 5, 2012 17:34:06 GMT -5
No worry "X", we try to stay relaxed but it happens at times, life these days can be stressful. He probably forgot to take the dog to the beach this morning and it was chewing on his leg or something.  Postcar has forgot more than must of us will know in a lifetime, but we'll still trying to get him to chill, he has gotten much better at it>>>.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2012 17:39:12 GMT -5
Xtremejr I was thinking of contacting rods442 about an item he reproduces. You mentioned he`s sold out of side scoops and tail light bars, are these the only parts that are sold out? I see you mentioned (jokingly) about Social security, is he cautious about those that receive government entitlement payments like social security/welfare? Just asking He's was just pulling XTREMEIR'S foot Mike, Rod doesn't care, your money is as good as anybody's. He just used that as a metaphor to say if someone bows out he give him a call. Maybe my last talk with Rod might have put a little fire under him to finish the pieces he had going. I hope he gets them done. Ya got it all backwards "jiffy". I was trying to bait xtrem in to discussing why he would use a social security recipient as a metaphor for a dead-beat. I`ve been paying in since 1966, I`ll never see all I`ve paid in, it`s not a gift. And all us old people aren`t completely broke ! |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2012 17:48:05 GMT -5
Wow what a tough crowd we have. I hope more than one of you took that as a joke. just remember guys the more you laugh the better life is. Joke? I guess it depends on your definition. |
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