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i have some more 2nd`s pm me if interested

faceplate $50
any vent $10
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Got my 2nd's a/c vents in the mail yesterday and I must say LOOKS GOOD! Fast shipping and well packed, good deal and thanks again. Almost forgot MADE IN THE USA! YES!! :flag:

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made a new faceplate mold without the logo for reasons I'm sure you can understand why. just poured the first part. lets hope it turns out. I will take photos later.

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should make a made in the USA logo on the back :lol:

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I like the way you think

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breaking off the flashing
sanding edges
filing holes

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all done turned out great...........

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i should have some parts ready in early March. i will attempt to contact those 1st on the list to start and work my way down from there.

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Nice shoes!

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thanks i have 21 pairs of Vans:lol:

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Cool to see you are still going on these I use to do a lot of urethane casting for work producing short runs of prototype parts from silicone tools It's hard work but satisfying when you produce the prefect part.

Have you tried using some anti foaming agent in the urethane such as http://www.bjbenterprises.com/af-4/ It could help lower your failure rate by reducing air bubbles in the urethane before you pour and it also helps it to degas it faster. I have no association with BJB but have just used the product in the past and it does help.

Also if you polish the pins they will pull out of the casting with less resistance or risk of cracking the casting. Keep up the good work cheers

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called the chrome guy today. he said he should be shipping my order out sometime next week. getting closer:metal:

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oh hell yeah bro... hell yeah! when I get to that stage i will cut up my dash and acquire a set of these! Wonder how that would work with a 64 farm truck that had no options.

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i cant see why it would not work. I have a 65 with very little options. I want to do a Vintage air IV but with factory vents and not the under dash after market vents. this is the reason I started this project to begin with. after I realized I could make the center vents and I saw some other members using after market side vents I was like "I can make those but look factory" so here I am.

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Hey corvettejim1968, glad to see you have perservered through some trials and kept this going. Just checking to be sure I am on your list, looks like I sent you a request around May8, 2014. I deleted the original I sent to you, but I do have a response from you on May 8. I'll be looking for the entire package deal at $400 that you mentioned. Looking forward to a Vintage Air install in a few months. Not 100% sure how it will all hook up to this system, but will figure it out. Has anyone else figured it out that you know of?

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thank you and your #11 on the list. one guy that i have seen here did a Vintage air IV with the factory controls and air vents with the added side vents. his user name is brokenspoke the thread i found him on is called "Vintage A/C dash

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here is what the new faceplate will look like painted and assembled.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps57b08b08.jpg

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True American Craftmanship.Something that is unfortunately dieing out. Once the younguns take over we are screwed. Take your vitamins Jim we need you!;)

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thank you I really appreciate that and yes I do take my vitamins every day I don't smoke I don't drink and I don't use drugs in fact I've never even tasted alcohol in my life I plan on living to be a hundred

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Only 100? :lol:

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I'll echo the 'atta-boy' . . .... Glad to see you continued pushing forward.

Also, it's amazing how remaining in constant contact to communicate delays in the process helped keep those interested patient, informed, & understanding. Others would be wise to follow that format.

I didn't get on the list back then but have been watching progress & I'm still interested.

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x2!!

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thank you all again. this has been alot harder than i anticipated but i know it will be worth it in the end. most of the problem is making a good part. alot of them have flaws and im picky. the other problem is the 5 week turnaround from the chrome guy. i wont let you down its just going to be a slower process than i want it to be thats all.

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look what came in the mail today. i can start shipping Friday.

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Bless you Jim for your service to our country and all this amazing work! I have a 66 that I am tearing down and it has no AC, just an ashtray and a pull knob for heat. I was thinking the AC will be a future add on but you have me wondering whats the best approach now. I need to figure out what cuts to maybe make now as I am having the cab sand blasted and fixing up. I was about to give up hope on having a factory looking ac on the dash. Great to know you are on this!

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okay 66chevy43 is #1 on the list and johnny087 you are #2

PM me for Paypal info

i will give you a couple days to respond if i dont hear back from you i will need to go to the next in line. dont worry you wont lose your spot

im going to try and have 1 on ebay at all times but the price will be much higher. if you get it here its $300 for the center assembly. i want you guys to have the better pricing.

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Jim,
I believe I am on you list, if not will you please add me? If you have any extra small side vents (pair) I would like to get them even if you don't have a complete set to ship. I am at the point in painting my cab where I would like to get them mapped out. Thanks as well for your awesome work and photos to show the process.
-Lawrence

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i found a dashboard :metal:

when i get it i will install the center vent assembly and the side vent ball assembly and take some photo`s and post them here.

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I already got one from you. Sell to next one on list.

Thank you.

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Excellent idea.

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if anybody wants to purchase original vent balls rechromed I can give you more money for your trade in old original vent balls. I will give 50 dollars for each original trade in vent ball for the purchase of original rechromed vent balls.

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look what came in the mail today.

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Bill sent me these pics of his dash with my vents.

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Seeeeexy!

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Very nice!

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Sooo jealous! That is one awesome looking cab.

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I'm pretty happy with how the new vent balls turned out. The side vent just didn't look correct before....Jim did good coming up with this version....I think its as close to factory as can be....Thanks.. Jim

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Damn that looks good! Better than just the factory air alone. I'm thiking hard now about doing this with my 66 and my 64.

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so here is the latest update... I hired my roommate to make all the parts and my part is to make all the molds , all shipping , all the sales work and advertising. we had a set back with the molds two of them dried out and now I need to make more. I'm picky about my work so I'm training my roommate to produce my level of quality. we will get there someday soon I hope because I know your all waiting for your parts.

on a positive note after paying on credit cards over the last 18 years I made my final payment on Monday earlier this week. now I can concentrate on buying better supplies for my project. thank you all for the feedback and your patience.

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hope ur giving ur new employee health coverage and a retirement package!!!

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an update.

so i called the chrome guy this morning. i should have the center vents back from chrome in 2 weeks and the large vent balls in 6 weeks. i know its taking a long time. I shipped 1 small vent ball to a different chrome place and they charged me $90 and that did not cover shipping it to them. the quality was horrible. so im sticking with the guy i have but the down side is we all wait a long time.