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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2010 11:14:15 GMT -5
Why an automatic? I like console equipped auto's but since they make the 4 speed consoles now through the Parts Place, seems like this would be the way to go.
P.S I'm just asking out of curiosity only. Not slamming anyone at all. Very cool whatever we make
out there for Oldsmobiles.
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Post by RAM Z on Feb 23, 2010 11:17:12 GMT -5
This top works for 64-66 cars. In 65 the ribs were silver and all the rest was chrome. 64-66 the ribs were black.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2010 21:20:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the input on the paint color. Mine is in such bad shape it doesn't even have much chrome left on it let alone paint!!! The reason I made the auto console top first is that my car has the auto....  As mentioned before it's in such bad shape I can't use it. I do have a line on a 4 speed console top that I can digitize but it's going to take a really thick piece of material. From what I understand its like 4" form the highest to the lowest point!! I had to use 1 1/2" thick for the auto and that's 60.00 just for raw material. Anyway I plan to build some but they will most likely be made to order. Rod |
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Post by bubbasz1 on Feb 23, 2010 21:26:23 GMT -5
You might be able to get a chunk of aluminum and offset cut it so not to waste as much. But then you would need like a thin band saw effect of like my wire EDM to make your blocks.
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Post by invwheelie on Mar 11, 2010 16:30:26 GMT -5
If there are any center bars left please put me down for a pair.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2010 23:38:18 GMT -5
Hey Guys! I'm heading down to the Almost Spring Swap Meet in Puyallup tomorrow to bring the parts to the chrome plater. I guess they were in a recent Good Guys publication for their work so I hope they do an awesome job. Rod  |
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Post by 442scotty on Mar 13, 2010 7:48:01 GMT -5
Nice looking stuff as always!...good luck with the new plater...
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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 13, 2010 14:29:48 GMT -5
Your need a Mazak or Haas in your garage Rod, that way you could be a stay at home dad and have a beeper tell you when the machine is hungry.  |
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Post by BR[] on Mar 13, 2010 16:03:24 GMT -5
Sounds like super secret machinist code for some big ass automated milling machine or sumpin'
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Post by alldun5 on Mar 13, 2010 16:18:29 GMT -5
Beautiful work. What software are you programming on?
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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 13, 2010 16:56:50 GMT -5
Sounds like super secret machinist code for some big ass automated milling machine or sumpin' Well you PA mountain boys must be watching the learning channel. Exactly correct Bromister! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2010 23:10:38 GMT -5
YES!!!! I do need a machine, that would be sweet! The parts are being machined on a HAAS VF2. 1996, sucky! I had my eye on a 1998 VF2 for 20k, it sold almost immediately. The programming system I'm using is Master Cam X. I'm digitizing the originals with a CMM using Metris CMM Manager software then connecting the dots to build the surfaces. The pic below is of our CMM. The dark colored base is a piece of granite that is 18" thick x 48" x 72". It weighs 9,000 lbs!!  |
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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 14, 2010 7:39:33 GMT -5
YES!!!! I do need a machine, that would be sweet! The parts are being machined on a HAAS VF2. 1996, sucky! I had my eye on a 1998 VF2 for 20k, it sold almost immediately. The programming system I'm using is Master Cam X. I'm digitizing the originals with a CMM using Metris CMM Manager software then connecting the dots to build the surfaces. The pic below is of our CMM. The dark colored base is a piece of granite that is 18" thick x 48" x 72". It weighs 9,000 lbs!! If you want a machine just watch the auctions in the midwest, there's more companies going out of business than you can shake a stick at, everything is cheap. |
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Post by alldun5 on Mar 14, 2010 9:18:46 GMT -5
He's right, there are alot going out of business in the midwest. In the last year we picked up a 2002 VF-3 for under $35k and a 1996 Makino Leblond MC-86 5 axis for under $40k. If you are looking I will keep an eye out if you want. Does your CMM generate a solid for you? You could scan the trouble areas of the rear quarters and make small stamping dies for patch panels.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2010 22:25:10 GMT -5
I would also be interested in some side scoops
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As mentioned before it's in such bad shape I can't use it.
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