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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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How much would people be willing to pay for a torque arm(similar to the spohn)? with how expensive they are i think i could make them affordable. It will not be mounted to the transmission tail shaft housing and will have a driveshaft loop and pinion angle adjustments on it.





i'm not trying to advertise on here i am just trying to get an idea of interest for this kind of thing. if this comes together i will become a supporting vendor for the site.
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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You might as well consider making a whole line of products. With the money it would take for the insurance policy, you would need to have a lot more revenue to make it worth while. When it comes to sales you can't do everything- sell and build, and tend shop. You might as well have a reputable fabrication shop build all the parts for you and YOU spend time selling. I have a similar plan. However, I will sell everything. Electric water pumps, polished parts, YOU NAME IT. Good luck bro.
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Insurance is a very big thing, someone is killed because your parts fail....lawsuit
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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make me one I'll test it for ya ;-)
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 2w0s060
Insurance is a very big thing, someone is killed because your parts fail....lawsuit
thats right!!! we pay about 4,000.00 a mo. for ins to cover our products
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Yank
thats right!!! we pay about 4,000.00 a mo. for ins to cover our products
Say, I'm seriously wanting to get a fab business up and running. Would happen to know the name of the insurance company that does your company's policy? I'd like to ask them a few questions. Thanks!
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Yank
thats right!!! we pay about 4,000.00 a mo. for ins to cover our products
Tell me about it, I pay to have us covered. Although I feel very comfortable and confident with every item we manufacture, you never know....
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK#608
Say, I'm seriously wanting to get a fab business up and running. Would happen to know the name of the insurance company that does your company's policy? I'd like to ask them a few questions. Thanks!
Give me a call I'm in sales at Chattanooga Laser Cutting (423-629-4900), a laser fabrication jobshop. We do it all... cut, sear, machine, form, and fab mild steel, stainless, and aluminum. Let me know if you need anything just ask for Bryan.
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Originally Posted by 1ORANGEWS6
Give me a call I'm in sales at Chattanooga Laser Cutting (423-629-4900), a laser fabrication jobshop. We do it all... cut, sear, machine, form, and fab mild steel, stainless, and aluminum. Let me know if you need anything just ask for Bryan.
I have your number. I'll call you soon when some time opens up. Thanks!
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I made my own for under $30 in material.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Have any specs?
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