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72BlckButy · 06-04-2008, 08:43 AM

I told you that you would become very popular...

Dingfodgy · 06-04-2008, 10:45 AM

I saw a similar dooey-bob on a '71 at the Swap Meet a few weeks ago and have been searching for one ever since. Therefore you can count me in for one, maybe two as well. Polished would be great, raw would be fine too- as I can do the finish work myself.

jayharrell · 06-04-2008, 11:03 AM

Any pics of one installed????

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 11:22 AM

I don't have it installed but I will try and get some pictures today of it held up to the dash in the factory stereo location and over the heater controls...

Robert8096 · 06-04-2008, 01:30 PM

I'm in for one possibilty two if the price is reasonable. Polished or not.

jayharrell · 06-04-2008, 01:34 PM

I'm in for a raw one if it looks alright installed. or just help up.

Looks like you have a winner on your hands here.

lyrikz · 06-04-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahanian

Let me know what you think...it will attach with 4 fasteners from the back so there are no visible fasteners

DO WANT.

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 02:14 PM

Ok, so I added up the cost and if I get at least 25 orders I can sell them for the following:

-Polished, ready to install- $67

-Sanded and prepped for paint and/or polishing - $53
(I highly recommend using a buffing wheel instead of a dremel or drill to polish it. If you don't have the material to polish aluminum, expect to spend ~$20 in buffing wheels, compound, cleaner, etc)

This cost includes the development costs I have spent and still spending (including the Vendor fee for this site). I will also include the hardware to install it and a template to drill the mounting holes with. Shipping will be $5 shipped to your door within the 48 states.

I won't sell them completely raw because it's too easy to sand away the curvature and radius with the coarse grit paper needed to remove the tooling marks.

I will start a list and when I have at least 25 orders I will start the ball rolling. It will take a couple weeks to get them completed after I place the order.

*FormerMember* · 06-04-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahanian

Ok, so I added up the cost and if I get at least 25 orders I can sell them for the following:

-Polished, ready to install- $77

-Sanded and prepped for paint and/or polishing - $63
(I highly recommend using a buffing wheel instead of a dremel or drill to polish it. If you don't have the material to polish aluminum, expect to spend ~$20 in buffing wheels, compound, cleaner, etc)

This cost includes the development costs I have spent and still spending (including the Vendor fee for this site). I will also include the hardware to install it and a template to drill the mounting holes with. Shipping will be $5 shipped to your door within the 48 states.

I won't sell them completely raw because it's too easy to sand away the curvature and radius with the coarse grit paper needed to remove the tooling marks.

I will start a list and when I have at least 25 orders I will start the ball rolling. It will take a couple weeks to get them completed after I place the order.

Awesome. As said, 2 here. I can paypal now to get you started.

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

Awesome. As said, 2 here. I can paypal now to get you started.

Cool, you can paypal me the money at jmahan@hotmail.com

Forgot to mention Paypal...since I'm only making a small amount of money for my time on these, please add $2 to the cost for each plate ordered if paying with Paypal to cover half of the paypal fees. I think paying half the fees is fair.

If you are buying more than one, shipping is $5 for the first and $2 for each additional one.

lyrikz · 06-04-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahanian

Cool, you can paypal me the money at jmahan@hotmail.com

Forgot to mention Paypal...since I'm only making a small amount of money for my time on these, please add $2 to the cost for each plate ordered if paying with Paypal to cover half of the paypal fees. I think paying half the fees is fair.

If you are buying more than one, shipping is $5 for the first and $2 for each additional one.

The paypal fee is 3%....

So figure send an additional $2.50 per $80 dollar order.

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyrikz

The paypal fee is 3%....

So figure send an additional $2.50 per $80 dollar order.

Where did you see that rate? Straight from the Paypal Site...

"Receive payments funded by Credit Card, Debit Card or Buyer Credit 4.9% + $0.30 USD "

So an $82 order is actually $4.31, so I'm asking less than half

*FormerMember* · 06-04-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahanian

Cool, you can paypal me the money at jmahan@hotmail.com

Forgot to mention Paypal...since I'm only making a small amount of money for my time on these, please add $2 to the cost for each plate ordered if paying with Paypal to cover half of the paypal fees. I think paying half the fees is fair.

If you are buying more than one, shipping is $5 for the first and $2 for each additional one.

Fair enough.

When do you think you'll have them done?

2 pieces at 77 each
7 for shipping
4 for paypal fees?

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyrikz

HAHA, I tried..

Good work on those bezels man.. I think you should try and make more then 25 to cut that initial cost... I was thinking about picking one up.. $77 was just a bit steep... How much is the cost if you make 50...

Well, I think I'll be old and grey by the time I got 50 committed people. Compared to other billet items out there designed specifically for our trucks, I think the price is pretty reasonable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Count me in. That is an awesome piece of bling to clean up a slice/dice dash. Just say when and I'll ante up.

I'm hoping to have 25 purchases before I order so whenever you are ready to pay...

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

Fair enough.

When do you think you'll have them done?

2 pieces at 77 each
7 for shipping
4 for paypal fees?

When I have 25 payments I will place the order, from there it should take roughly 2 weeks for them to be ready to ship to you. Yes, your total is correct

Long Roof · 06-04-2008, 05:56 PM

Boy, I would love to see some pics before I commit to one. I'm feeling pretty good about this though.

**Already Gone** · 06-04-2008, 06:00 PM

Slightly off topic here but I am going to put a Sony X-Plode stereo in my truck and am wondering will I have to cut the dash to do it. If I need to cut the dash then I'd be intersted in one of these plates too.

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Slightly off topic here but I am going to put a Sony X-Plode stereo in my truck and am wondering will I have to cut the dash to do it. If I need to cut the dash then I'd be intersted in one of these plates too.

Any stereo that isn't the classic 2 knob style will require you to cut the dash, if it isn't already cut. In other words, if the stereo plays CD's you have to cut the dash...

Magnuman · 06-04-2008, 06:11 PM

I just sent paypal for 1 polished Billet Bezel.
Add one more to the list.

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 06:11 PM

Here are some pics of the radio plate in the heater control location. It fits so well that if I didn't know better I would say it was designed for that location

The bottom is flush with the bottom of the dash....

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 06:19 PM

Here are some pics in the stock stereo location. It looks a little odd since my dash isn't cut, but you get the idea on how well it fits the location and fully covers the stock knob holes. Also one with my cheezy photoshop using paint...

Blue85 · 06-04-2008, 07:53 PM

i'll take 2 polished ones, how much extra to ship to Canada?

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue85

i'll take 2 polished ones, how much extra to ship to Canada?

Hmmmm...I've never shipped anything to Canada before. I will check with the post office tomorrow and let you know.

Blue85 · 06-04-2008, 08:39 PM

k sounds good man, I can paypal the money to u asap when u find out.

mahanian · 06-04-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue85

k sounds good man, I can paypal the money to u asap when u find out.

Ok, I checked usps.com and the flat rate priority mail box to Canada is $24. So, your total would be $77+$77+$24+$5 for paypal fees = $183

Arad68 · 06-04-2008, 09:45 PM

Will the A/C controller fit back in the dash with this installed?

06-04-2008, 08:43 AM	#1
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mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I don't have it installed but I will try and get some pictures today of it held up to the dash in the factory stereo location and over the heater controls... __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

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Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I'm in for one possibilty two if the price is reasonable. Polished or not.

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jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I'm in for a raw one if it looks alright installed. or just help up. Looks like you have a winner on your hands here. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

06-04-2008, 02:14 PM	#8
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Ok, so I added up the cost and if I get at least 25 orders I can sell them for the following: -Polished, ready to install- $67 -Sanded and prepped for paint and/or polishing - $53 (I highly recommend using a buffing wheel instead of a dremel or drill to polish it. If you don't have the material to polish aluminum, expect to spend ~$20 in buffing wheels, compound, cleaner, etc) This cost includes the development costs I have spent and still spending (including the Vendor fee for this site). I will also include the hardware to install it and a template to drill the mounting holes with. Shipping will be $5 shipped to your door within the 48 states. I won't sell them completely raw because it's too easy to sand away the curvature and radius with the coarse grit paper needed to remove the tooling marks. I will start a list and when I have at least 25 orders I will start the ball rolling. It will take a couple weeks to get them completed after I place the order. __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS Last edited by mahanian; 06-05-2008 at 05:08 PM. Reason: Lowered the price!

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Magnuman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco,CA Posts: 130	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? I just sent paypal for 1 polished Billet Bezel. Add one more to the list.

06-04-2008, 06:19 PM	#20
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Billet Radio Plate for cut dash...opinions? Here are some pics in the stock stereo location. It looks a little odd since my dash isn't cut, but you get the idea on how well it fits the location and fully covers the stock knob holes. Also one with my cheezy photoshop using paint... Attached Images __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS Last edited by mahanian; 06-04-2008 at 06:39 PM.

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