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Author Topic: Cast Aluminum Door Pulls  (Read 18028 times)

Rocketman

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« on: May 18, 2007, 07:37:00 PM »

Well I still have not had a chance to work on the Rocketman Intakes yet. I will get there.

Here's what I've been cooking up in the meantime though:

 
 


Now heres the deal: these are just prototypes to see if I could get the metal to flow in such a thin mold. They are just raw castings as pictured.
They didnt come out exactly as planned, the insides of the handles have plastic webbing that I will have to remove. This wont be an issue because the Aluminum is much stronger. Your plastic outside handle is still used, it clips to the now metal piece.

Who would want a set? They will almost literally be indestructible. How much are you willing to spend on them? It took me damn near 2hrs just to get this far with these. Should I bother painting them? Or is raw aluminum OK?

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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2007, 08:52:00 AM »

Anyone?
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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2007, 05:11:00 PM »

Problem... ...anyone wanting these already knows the reasons behind the need. Anyone willing to send the dough to replace their broken ones with yours, has already bought oem.

Its a really great idea though, and I was only thinking about the present. But as for the future, if you could somehow get other capri sites to list the item for sale, it could be a made-to-order thing
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2007, 06:04:00 PM »

Well even if they did buy OEM - they are bound to break again. Bothe of my capris had their handles replaced more than once. I just had a set break on me for at least the third time that I know of.

My hope is that by having these available - people will buy them when their current handles break, as opposed to going back to the dealer for a second plastic set.

I understand people have already replaced theirs, but they can break again.
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2007, 08:18:00 AM »

Yeah, and if ours ever breaks again, we may be harassing you later for a set... ...problem is that I made the habit of closing my door without touching the handle. You see, for not having a handle for so long, and the fear of breaking it again, you just learn not to use it.

But people who can't learn have created a huge market for everything    :D
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2007, 11:24:00 AM »

Quote
Originally posted by MyLittlePony:
But people who can't learn have created a huge market for everything     :D  
One of my new favorite quotes  :D

I find having a door handle rather convenient.
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« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2008, 04:54:00 PM »

I could use a set of them but the big question is how much you would want for them. another problem for me is that my drivers side cover is broken too and I don't even know where the passenger side handle is anymore!

me personally, I haven't even replaced my stock ones that broke and just close the door without the handle.
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2008, 10:21:00 AM »

So far I havent made any more than the set you see there - even that set I re-melted because I wasnt happy with them.

Hopefully when the weather warms up I can have some available for sale.
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2008, 03:28:00 AM »

Matt,

Rick and I were talking....  If and when you try again and are happy with the results, let us know how much you would need for a set.   We are interested in several sets (because eventually ours will break).  Please keep us in mind!
Thanks!   Cheryl and Rick
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2008, 03:04:00 PM »

I've got some much finer sand that should give me some faithful reproductions - I'll post when I try to make them again.
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« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2008, 07:38:00 PM »

I, too, am still interested!! Put me down for a couple of sets!

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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2008, 07:48:00 PM »

awesome idea! I would consider them 4 sure, but can they be powedercoated ?
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2008, 05:29:00 PM »

Hey Rocketman! You've also got a customer here and good luck.  Gus.
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2008, 07:42:00 AM »

lol, its getting warmer!
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2008, 11:03:00 AM »

It was 8* last nite, and its 14* right now...PA is having a VERY cold winter.  :(
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