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UATahoe 04-23-2014 09:52 PM

No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own (Updated with pricing)
 
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Got tired of the cheap plastic pull strap covers breaking and got some new ones made! Machined out of Aluminum so they are never gonna break! What do you guys think?
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Ok guys, here is where i am. A complete set of 4 would be $135 plus shipping, but i would need to get a pretty healthy list of committed buyers(probably 20 for me to be able to absorb the remaining cost risk). Thats pretty much me breaking even on making these things. Its a pretty substantial up front investment given the quantity i am having to order to get that price but i wanted to make them as affordable as possible.

I will say this though. These things are awesome and they will be the last set you ever buy for your truck. They fit great and wont be popping off everytime you shut the door. No more broken prongs to deal with or fear of using the door strap. They really are a high quality piece and in my mind a good long term investment. I have had my truck now for 3 years and have gone through 3 sets already. Got to the point on my dads 87 that we just didnt replace them and were left looking at ugly bolts and brackets.

Open to any and all feedback here guys, good or bad. Let me know what you guys think!!!! If there is good interest, i will start a thread in the for sale section to try and get this rolling.

I went ahead a paid a lot more for my four because i know i want them. LOL

UATahoe 04-23-2014 09:53 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
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Here is another picture of just the cover.

cochino12 04-23-2014 10:00 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Those look great, where do I send my $$ haha

speedmachine 04-23-2014 10:18 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
there is definitely a market for those, id be interested in some, will you be making more?

BADAZ chevy guy 04-23-2014 10:21 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Looks awesome! I may just buy a set if it's within my budget.

UATahoe 04-23-2014 10:51 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
I need to update my account so I can sell again. I will let you guys know. Still gotta figure out what the cost would be. They look even better in person. Mods I hope that is ok.

UATahoe 04-23-2014 10:53 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Got my subscription updated. I will update this thread with more info when I get it and also use it to gauge interest.

notallthere 04-23-2014 11:03 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Count me in for a set

UATahoe 04-23-2014 11:08 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
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Another pic showing a little more detail

buddy_1 04-23-2014 11:20 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Would be interested in a set also.

king-918 04-23-2014 11:23 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Price and availability

KrazyRay 04-23-2014 11:23 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
I'm interested in a set.

05duramaxhd 04-23-2014 11:24 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
how much?

UATahoe 04-23-2014 11:28 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Wow. Lol. Had no idea there would be this much interest. I will get the info ASAP and post it up. Should be able to get the cost figures tomorrow I hope.

UATahoe 04-23-2014 11:32 PM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
I will definitely say that the more I can run through the machine at one time the better the price. I will try to get those break points as well. Thanks again for the feedback guys.

Tropical Snowstorm 04-24-2014 02:04 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Very nice, my last square left a few months ago but it was sold with two of those covers missing. ;) Definitely an in demand item, looks very nice!

bigwheel15 04-24-2014 03:12 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
It would be nice to replace the ones I had to goop on to get em to stay with a nice set like these. Id be interested.

Kaysen 04-24-2014 07:05 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
I'd love to get a set depending on when/if they become available.

1968vetL-71 04-24-2014 07:44 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
I'd swap out all the ones on my crew just because those are cool!

We just might see you on "Shark Tank"! :lol:

Houston Ben 04-24-2014 08:32 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
I'm in, can you mill it so there is a chevy logo on top??

haybale 04-24-2014 08:46 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
I am interested as well. That is a good looking piece.

bilfman 04-24-2014 08:47 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Those are very nice, you are onto something here. Definitely interested if you are cooking up a batch.

UATahoe 04-24-2014 08:57 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
LOL really appreciate the feedback guys. Got the calls in to see how many i will need to run and to see how much they will cost. Will keep you guys posted!!

I will look in to customization as well.

Big Blue 04-24-2014 09:56 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
I would like a set also.
Big Blue


John

meter swinger 04-24-2014 10:10 AM

Re: No more broken door pull strap covers!! Made my own, let me know what you think!!
 
Great idea. I might jump on a set for my crewcab.


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