2redrovers 21,391 Posted July 31, 2016 I'm starting to look seriously at making parts for people to buy. Common but currently unavailable sections and patches that may be too complicated for the average diy guy to manage on their own. I'll be making components by hand for the best fit I can possibly achieve. I can't make everything, but if it's feasible, I'll certainly give it a shot. To do this though, I will need to get my hands on a good part to copy. So two questions for you. Firstly, what patches do you want most? Things like inner door corners such as this one for the torana I'm working on No one currently makes this part so it was a good starting point. Secondly, I need an honest indication of what you would pay for the nominated panel? I'm not going for a "highest bid" scenario, just need to be able to gauge what's financially viable. I'm happy to make anything I can for you guys and I'm sure you can all under for example, that I'm unable to put 20hours into a part if it's only worth $100. So what are you looking for? All suggestions / requests will be considered and price can be negotiated privately if you prefer. 3 JGP, gregaust and Oscar of Markoz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,865 Posted July 31, 2016 How about some 260z repair sections next? 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted July 31, 2016 Anything for a datto!! I know you can buy some parts or used to be able to. Let me know what you need when you find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted August 1, 2016 X series stuff, Rod. !! XA rear tailight area, XD rear window, front A pillars, XA/B bonnet nose, XA/B/C plenum area, same torana door piece you just made for XA/B, the sort of stuff that hundreds of owners need. Anything on Dartosmobile, will just about cover it. No Offence Gerry. 2 2redrovers and Gerry Ahern reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted August 1, 2016 Yeah I'll be trying to make repeatable templates for the parts I make for the xb, first will probably be the rear corner bit I made the other day. Does it make a difference in your mind that mine are hand made and not stamped out like rare spares crap? I know you can get an inner door corner like that for some fords from them for around 65. If I made one it would be more than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted August 1, 2016 Not to me, but, I'm a tradesman. Others may have a different tilt on life. The boot corner pieces for XA,B,C hardtops are available from RS, but not for sedans, same with the boot corners above the tailights, same with rear beaver panels. As the Hardtop is the most popular car to restore, then RS started making patch panels, but, with the price (and practicality for some) of a 2 door car, a lot of 'family guys' have 2-3 kids and prefer a 4 door. Also, my personal pref, is the XA / XB sedans look awesome in GS or GT livery. As coupes become thinner on the ground, and in the panels LMAO, then more sedans will be bought...... just my thoughts. 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,650 Posted August 1, 2016 . As coupes become thinner on the ground, and in the panels LMAO, then more sedans will be bought back to life.... just my thoughts. Fixed 2 bear351c and SLO247 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,918 Posted August 1, 2016 Rear filler panel for the Xh bumper bars, where the towbar fits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted August 1, 2016 Have you got a photo of that panel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,918 Posted August 1, 2016 I can get you one. Ill just have to flog the panel off AnthonyP's ute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted August 2, 2016 Have you got a photo of that panel? panel is just curved plastic.to fill the tow bar hole.. could be done in metal, a roller might be handy or a beer bottle.. 2 bear351c and 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted August 2, 2016 I met Rod today, showed him My Gemini rust... will be getting some repairs done soon enough. i'll be doing some simple jobs myself but Rod is happy to tackle the complex areas I saw this patch creation and the work involved in making it, lots of shapes in that bottom corner of the coupe door. 1 SPArKy_Dave reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,918 Posted August 2, 2016 ^^^^^ Thats the one. Ill take one in Everglade thanks Rod! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valvebouncer 2,389 Posted August 2, 2016 What a brilliant idea Rod! You'll be flat out making just panels before you know it. Too bad fords don't rust though! 1 bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Defective 1,692 Posted August 2, 2016 Last one of those xh fill panels I bidded on on eBay got to $75 before I bailed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted August 2, 2016 What a brilliant idea Rod! You'll be flat out making just panels before you know it. Too bad fords don't rust though! 1 Valvebouncer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted August 2, 2016 ask Mark (extreme karts) to bring an XH bar with him when you fix his stuff.. he has a spare bumper also.(unless sold) actually, Marks ute is an XH, has that bar on it(with tow bar sticking out of it though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted August 2, 2016 That'll work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted August 2, 2016 Thats what these forums is all about....... Genuine guys, sharing parts, knowledge, and advice on keeping old shit on the roads. Good stuff fellas 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted August 4, 2016 Does anyone need this section? It's the front corner of a left hand door. I assume it will work for xa,b,c sedan or coupe but I don't know if they're different. Templated from xb coupe door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,918 Posted August 10, 2016 Hey Rod hows my bumper fill panel going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted August 10, 2016 haven't got a bumper yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,918 Posted August 10, 2016 What this Bloody Mark Head doing? 3 MNTL.XD, SPArKy_Dave and XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted August 10, 2016 I haven't called him in yet, I've got my hands full at the moment... I'll keep you in suspenders on what until the weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted August 31, 2016 Is this the hole you want filled? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
