custom billet idea?
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custom billet idea? i work at a machine shop. i can make some billet parts for our cars. ive been looking around and i may try to do 2 prototype pieces and see if you guys may be interested. 1st piece is going to be a lighter that is billet and can have either ss,z28,bowtie,firebird,and or a vette logo on them. i could have them anodized,polished,or chromed as well. the 2nd im going to try is an intake plaque. the first pieces are going to be w/ ss engraved on them b/c thats what i drive and there for my car. anyone that would be interested let me know and ill have a few picks to show in a couple of week. and if you have any ideas,questions,or comments for me let me know as well! thanks
Re: custom billet idea? I've been looking some billet pieces. I would the Trans Am logo in the same font as the one on the door, but much smaller to fit on the fender. I would prefer a satin, machined(non-polished) finished. Also the Pontiac emblem would nice.
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Re: custom billet idea? thanks for the replies guys! like i said, ill get pics up in about 2 weeks. also after you see my work and know or not if you like it ill try to get a list of what people want and see if i can get it made for them. thanks!
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Re: custom billet idea? Some nice pedals maybe. Sick of ugly ones lke the shiny MBA ones. I want a nice matte finish. Also, under the hood, some billet accesories would be cool, as would the lighter, and maybe if possible, the vents which would kick ***
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Re: custom billet idea? I already came up with a LS6 intake plate and Rob (Poltergeist) made a batch.. they are way cool <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
A power steering resevoir cover would be great but very difficult to do.. A computer cover would sell like hotcakes <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
SRP makes a very nice set of billet pedals.. not shiny and they grip great!! Can even be had with SS or WS6 or Z28 on them <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Let us know what you plan to make
A power steering resevoir cover would be great but very difficult to do.. A computer cover would sell like hotcakes <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
SRP makes a very nice set of billet pedals.. not shiny and they grip great!! Can even be had with SS or WS6 or Z28 on them <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Let us know what you plan to make
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Re: custom billet idea? thanks steve! ill do it. im working w/ a buddy as we speek on a cad design on some of this stuff. im going to post the first two pieces like i said and just see what your responses are and if it would be worth making this stuff. hope i can do a good enough job to please everyone!!
Re: custom billet idea? Hey Steven, how do I go about getting one of those LS6 intake plates? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I like that way that thing looks. OH....RKSport already makes a billet lighter, but there is no engraving on it. And yes...a computer cover would rock. How about a hood scoop grille...would be a royal pain, but would sell like nothing else!
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Re: custom billet idea? chev4life, yes! me and my buddy have already talked about doing a billet grille. it would be harder to do but i think it could be done. i have the chrome plastic one from afterthoughts and its already starting to pit. so i know we need something better.check out my intake plaque that ill post in a few weeks.
Re: custom billet idea? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by chev4life:
<strong> Hey Steven, how do I go about getting one of those LS6 intake plates? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I like that way that thing looks. OH....RKSport already makes a billet lighter, but there is no engraving on it. And yes...a computer cover would rock. How about a hood scoop grille...would be a royal pain, but would sell like nothing else! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You should page Poltergeist.. I only came up with the idea, he did the hard part and made the template <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- he is not making any more that I know of but maybe he could send you the template.. they really are a nice finishing touch.
First item should be a computer cover! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<strong> Hey Steven, how do I go about getting one of those LS6 intake plates? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I like that way that thing looks. OH....RKSport already makes a billet lighter, but there is no engraving on it. And yes...a computer cover would rock. How about a hood scoop grille...would be a royal pain, but would sell like nothing else! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You should page Poltergeist.. I only came up with the idea, he did the hard part and made the template <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- he is not making any more that I know of but maybe he could send you the template.. they really are a nice finishing touch.
First item should be a computer cover! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Re: custom billet idea? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by nc z28:
<strong> no promises now on the vents but ill check into it. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
I'd be eternally greatful!
<strong> no promises now on the vents but ill check into it. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
I'd be eternally greatful!
Re: custom billet idea? How about some fender side vents with the factory pattern. Pontiac style HVAC and headlight controls, vents would be cool... food for thought for us pontiac types <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />