Warped Vents

[MAD IN NC]

Thanks JByrnes, that gives us another option. Sounds like those will be wonderful.

Here is the latest update on the cast aluminum replacement vents.

The “path of difficulty” continues. The machinist is having fits about doing the cleanup work on them. I sure have found it hard to get people to work........

Anyway, I passed the vents around at both the Rally to the Rally dinner in Scottsdale, and the official GT rally dinner in Las Vegas. The question was about delivering the vents “as is” at a reduced price and let the buyer do the clean-up work. The overwhelming response was "yes" because they could be worked to the owners content.

So here is the plan, and this one should work (please God). I have a number of the vents at the machinist. He is going to mill the four sides to make sure they are straight (necessary since they go against straight lines and that would make any wave noticeable), and will tap the mounting holes (6 x 32). The studs will be placed in the centers of the feet, so some modification (enlarging) of the mounting holes may be needed, but since cars are variable, I am not sure how much will need to be done in that area.

The vents will then be sold in that stage of completion. In other words, they will need the flashing cleanup and general surface preparation for painting / powder coating / anodizing / bare.

I have pulled any casting that had significant flaws, so worst case scenario is maybe a pit or two (normal paint prep work) with flashing cleanup. The vents that were passed around are fairly typical.

Remember that since the vents are sand cast, they do have some surface texture. I will try to match vents in terms of that texture since that also varies. What that means is they will probably look somewhat similiar to the side clamshell vents (or some with a little more or less texture) - if you look at those, they are not perfectly smooth. The top vents will be along those lines. It looks fine.

To compensate for the “do it yourself” cleanup, I am able to reduce the vents by a signficant amount that was going towards the machinist and the completion. The vents were priced at $473.00 / $463.00 for powder coated or bare aluminum. The unfinished vents will be $320.00 per bare pair shipped.

The vents will be shipped with a no-question 5 day return privilege. If you don't like what you get, send them back. Those that have ordered (a pm will be sent) can either elect to go with the unfinished vents, or I will gladly send a full refund for any deposits / payments. Those that paid in full will either get all of their money back, or the difference bwteen the original and the revised price.

I think we are finally on a workable path here. Thanks from those of you that have done manufacturing and for the encouraging words.

pm sent

 

[Kingman]

Thanks JByrnes, that gives us another option. Sounds like those will be wonderful.

Here is the latest update on the cast aluminum replacement vents.

The “path of difficulty” continues. The machinist is having fits about doing the cleanup work on them. I sure have found it hard to get people to work........

Anyway, I passed the vents around at both the Rally to the Rally dinner in Scottsdale, and the official GT rally dinner in Las Vegas. The question was about delivering the vents “as is” at a reduced price and let the buyer do the clean-up work. The overwhelming response was "yes" because they could be worked to the owners content.

So here is the plan, and this one should work (please God). I have a number of the vents at the machinist. He is going to mill the four sides to make sure they are straight (necessary since they go against straight lines and that would make any wave noticeable), and will tap the mounting holes (6 x 32). The studs will be placed in the centers of the feet, so some modification (enlarging) of the mounting holes may be needed, but since cars are variable, I am not sure how much will need to be done in that area.

The vents will then be sold in that stage of completion. In other words, they will need the flashing cleanup and general surface preparation for painting / powder coating / anodizing / bare.

I have pulled any casting that had significant flaws, so worst case scenario is maybe a pit or two (normal paint prep work) with flashing cleanup. The vents that were passed around are fairly typical.

Remember that since the vents are sand cast, they do have some surface texture. I will try to match vents in terms of that texture since that also varies. What that means is they will probably look somewhat similiar to the side clamshell vents (or some with a little more or less texture) - if you look at those, they are not perfectly smooth. The top vents will be along those lines. It looks fine.

To compensate for the “do it yourself” cleanup, I am able to reduce the vents by a signficant amount that was going towards the machinist and the completion. The vents were priced at $473.00 / $463.00 for powder coated or bare aluminum. The unfinished vents will be $320.00 per bare pair shipped.

The vents will be shipped with a no-question 5 day return privilege. If you don't like what you get, send them back. Those that have ordered (a pm will be sent) can either elect to go with the unfinished vents, or I will gladly send a full refund for any deposits / payments. Those that paid in full will either get all of their money back, or the difference bwteen the original and the revised price.

I think we are finally on a workable path here. Thanks from those of you that have done manufacturing and for the encouraging words.

Sounds good to me. I'm in.

For the perfectionists, this is probably the best scenario. Thank you for all of your effort. :thumbsup

So what's your next project? :lol

 

[pe2unia]

Thanks JByrnes, that gives us another option. Sounds like those will be wonderful.

Here is the latest update on the cast aluminum replacement vents.

The “path of difficulty” continues. The machinist is having fits about doing the cleanup work on them. I sure have found it hard to get people to work........

Anyway, I passed the vents around at both the Rally to the Rally dinner in Scottsdale, and the official GT rally dinner in Las Vegas. The question was about delivering the vents “as is” at a reduced price and let the buyer do the clean-up work. The overwhelming response was "yes" because they could be worked to the owners content.

So here is the plan, and this one should work (please God). I have a number of the vents at the machinist. He is going to mill the four sides to make sure they are straight (necessary since they go against straight lines and that would make any wave noticeable), and will tap the mounting holes (6 x 32). The studs will be placed in the centers of the feet, so some modification (enlarging) of the mounting holes may be needed, but since cars are variable, I am not sure how much will need to be done in that area.

The vents will then be sold in that stage of completion. In other words, they will need the flashing cleanup and general surface preparation for painting / powder coating / anodizing / bare.

I have pulled any casting that had significant flaws, so worst case scenario is maybe a pit or two (normal paint prep work) with flashing cleanup. The vents that were passed around are fairly typical.

Remember that since the vents are sand cast, they do have some surface texture. I will try to match vents in terms of that texture since that also varies. What that means is they will probably look somewhat similiar to the side clamshell vents (or some with a little more or less texture) - if you look at those, they are not perfectly smooth. The top vents will be along those lines. It looks fine.

To compensate for the “do it yourself” cleanup, I am able to reduce the vents by a signficant amount that was going towards the machinist and the completion. The vents were priced at $473.00 / $463.00 for powder coated or bare aluminum. The unfinished vents will be $320.00 per bare pair shipped.

The vents will be shipped with a no-question 5 day return privilege. If you don't like what you get, send them back. Those that have ordered (a pm will be sent) can either elect to go with the unfinished vents, or I will gladly send a full refund for any deposits / payments. Those that paid in full will either get all of their money back, or the difference bwteen the original and the revised price.

I think we are finally on a workable path here. Thanks from those of you that have done manufacturing and for the encouraging words.

PM sent

 

[AZGT]

So what's your next project? :lol

Ah, so you joke you are thinking?

Well, actually .............. I think I have a solution for the side vent warp. was just waiting to finish this one to get onto it. Won't be as hard, just wanted to establish credibility first and only have one iron in the fire at a time.

 

[spddmnjay]

Ah, so you joke you are thinking?

Well, actually .............. I think I have a solution for the side vent warp. was just waiting to finish this one to get onto it. Won't be as hard, just wanted to establish credibility first and only have one iron in the fire at a time.

Keep me posted on the side vents as I would like to change them out at the same time. :thumbsup

 

[Kingman]

Ah, so you joke you are thinking?

Well, actually .............. I think I have a solution for the side vent warp. was just waiting to finish this one to get onto it. Won't be as hard, just wanted to establish credibility first and only have one iron in the fire at a time.

Larry, you and the rest of the guys that have the cahones to take on the special, low volume items for these bad boys are all credible......PERIOD!

It has not gone without notice that this one has challenged you a few times (you have been very forthcoming). The key is that you have shown the mettle to keep driving to completion (do you have a little Tony Soprano in your blood? :biggrin).

Thank you for your creativity and effort my friend.

 

[paul b]

aluminum vents

Just found machined aluminum vents on E-Bay, $1100

 

[B O N Y]

Check with Shelby Elite, he is supposed to be this guys new agent.

 

[Fubar]

Just found machined aluminum vents on E-Bay, $1100

Throw up a link... I would like to check them out.

 

[B O N Y]

proceed with caution, nobody has seen a set yet.
Shelby is supposed to be their agent. Contact him

 

[shelbyelite]

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