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jb4short · 02-26-2007, 09:18 PM

Trying to find new product ideas. If there are parts that aren't available now that you'd like to see made; or those you'd like to see improved please let me know.

So far I've had a number of requests for the '67-'72 auxillary battery tray and a couple for the '67-'68 grille. Anything else?

*72CSTC5* · 02-26-2007, 09:24 PM

A better tailgate from what I have heard on the board.

cableguy0 · 02-26-2007, 09:25 PM

long wheel base bedsides and floors would be wonderful. nobody can find good lwb parts anywhere to replace a bed

centsless · 02-26-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

long wheel base bedsides and floors would be wonderful. nobody can find good lwb parts anywhere to replace a bed

Absolutely a must!! I travelled 400 miles one way to get the bed parts I needed. I would have GLADLY paid truck freight to get new parts.

Zumo · 02-27-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

long wheel base bedsides and floors would be wonderful. nobody can find good lwb parts anywhere to replace a bed

I second that.

*Billla* · 02-27-2007, 10:20 AM

Another vote for LWB bedsides. Definitely understand the shipping challenges...but heck, I'd pay some additional cash for a wooden crate with the bedsides carefully mounted. I've been surprised that the new fenders I bought were just basically stuffed in a (reasonably heavy) cardboard box!

grayw0lf · 10-09-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

long wheel base bedsides and floors would be wonderful. nobody can find good lwb parts anywhere to replace a bed

Or at least bed floor patch panels that match the rib spacing contours.

herb101 · 10-09-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by grayw0lf

Or at least bed floor patch panels that match the rib spacing contours.

Those would be great - could even be in sheet form. Then sell a 6" or 12" long 'end section' with the proper sloped ends. Buy it it sheets and 'caps' and cut to fit the holes.

Herb

HeavyD · 02-26-2007, 09:27 PM

Steel bed floor for short fleet box? Bedsides for long box? Good 72 door panels

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-26-2007, 09:32 PM

longbed parts would be really nice cause i dont see any at all, maybe some repo dash boards, ac and non ac

jb4short · 02-26-2007, 09:41 PM

The shortbed floor assembly I've had requests for; I think this would be an excellent item.

The longbed peices I'm aware of (we've got a '70 lwb out in the yard here that could ALSO use a set of bedsides). The biggest issue on these items becomes getting them from point "A" to point "B" intact. There are certainly enough of the trucks out there to justify making the parts.

What is the issue with the current '72 door?

RedZ71 · 10-14-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

The shortbed floor assembly I've had requests for; I think this would be an excellent item.

The longbed peices I'm aware of (we've got a '70 lwb out in the yard here that could ALSO use a set of bedsides). The biggest issue on these items becomes getting them from point "A" to point "B" intact. There are certainly enough of the trucks out there to justify making the parts.

What is the issue with the current '72 door?

you would think that it would be possible to incase them in some sort of molded shipping foam or something. i work in a datacenter, and when we have to ship a server and dont have a proper shipping container for it, we just put the server in a crate, and heat up these expanding foam thingys. put a bunch of them in there, and they fill up all the airspace, while also molding into a very strong protective shell.

even if such a service cost an extra $50-75 (hell im just reaching there) to ship, id glady pay the premium to have nice panels shipped in a safe manner. hell even if you just made em available and they still couldnt be freighted safely... id bet people would show up to pick them up themselves.

724x4a/cchevy · 02-26-2007, 09:25 PM

small and big block heat stoves/pipes

MR MAGOO · 02-27-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

small and big block heat stoves/pipes

I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE THESE ANYWHERE!!! I KNOW SOMEBODY GOT SOME!! I WANT THEM!

Don Smith · 03-01-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

small and big block heat stoves/pipes

I vote for this

**oldgold70c10** · 03-01-2007, 07:27 PM

Longbed sides,
all the cab parts mentioned, dash board.
A complete q-jet air cleaner housing with no PCV hole or Thermac on the snorkle (would be easy to add though for those that need it and you could also sell a ton of these to the Impala/Nova/Chevelle guys).
A 67-68 grill. I've seen a 69-72 firewall being made, but what about the 67-68? Auto trans. housing, dial and pointer for non-tilt 67-70's, and the fiber optic cable.
67-68 steering wheels in colors other than black.
A good bushing kit for the manual and auto column shift linkages.

1969k10stepside · 02-26-2007, 09:26 PM

short fleetside metal floor,alot of people would buy them,me included
original style tow hooks would be a good repo too
longbed sides
blazer side panels

1969k10stepside · 02-26-2007, 09:43 PM

They arent re made( I think) and are different from the 67-71 doors
Get started on the shortbed floor,I will be needing one soon

jb4short · 02-26-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

They arent re made( I think) and are different from the 67-71 doors
Get started on the shortbed floor,I will be needing one soon

The '72 door is made for the truck and the Blazer (and is different than the 67-71).

We'll have to get working on the floor...I think the truck I bid on on E-Bay needs one also...LOL

Down south truckin · 02-26-2007, 09:52 PM

Highlander plaid and custom deluxe seat covers

**70cst** · 02-26-2007, 09:56 PM

"long wheel base bedsides and floors would be wonderful"

IvelDesigns · 02-27-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

"long wheel base bedsides and floors would be wonderful"

what he said.

i'm only interested in the LWB steel floor, and would gladly play to get it shipped. my guess is that you could repro one fairly cheaply, keeping material costs down, knowing that customers will have to pay a good chunk for shipping.

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2007, 09:45 PM

you always hear people saying they want a tool box door for the side of the bed.

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2007, 09:55 PM

I think all this '72 door talk, was supposed to be '72 door PANELS.

jb4short · 02-26-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I think all this '72 door talk, was supposed to be '72 door PANELS.

re-reading I think you're right (I knew I shouldn't have done that !%!@& in the 70's)

02-26-2007, 09:18 PM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	What parts aren't out there? Updated pics Trying to find new product ideas. If there are parts that aren't available now that you'd like to see made; or those you'd like to see improved please let me know. So far I've had a number of requests for the '67-'72 auxillary battery tray and a couple for the '67-'68 grille. Anything else? Last edited by jb4short; 03-12-2007 at 04:32 AM.

02-26-2007, 09:24 PM	#2
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02-26-2007, 09:25 PM	#3
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02-27-2007, 10:20 AM	#6
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: What parts aren't out there? Another vote for LWB bedsides. Definitely understand the shipping challenges...but heck, I'd pay some additional cash for a wooden crate with the bedsides carefully mounted. I've been surprised that the new fenders I bought were just basically stuffed in a (reasonably heavy) cardboard box!

02-26-2007, 09:27 PM	#9
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02-26-2007, 09:32 PM	#10
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02-26-2007, 09:41 PM	#11
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: What parts aren't out there? The shortbed floor assembly I've had requests for; I think this would be an excellent item. The longbed peices I'm aware of (we've got a '70 lwb out in the yard here that could ALSO use a set of bedsides). The biggest issue on these items becomes getting them from point "A" to point "B" intact. There are certainly enough of the trucks out there to justify making the parts. What is the issue with the current '72 door?

02-26-2007, 09:25 PM	#13
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03-01-2007, 07:27 PM	#16
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,023	Re: What parts aren't out there? Longbed sides, all the cab parts mentioned, dash board. A complete q-jet air cleaner housing with no PCV hole or Thermac on the snorkle (would be easy to add though for those that need it and you could also sell a ton of these to the Impala/Nova/Chevelle guys). A 67-68 grill. I've seen a 69-72 firewall being made, but what about the 67-68? Auto trans. housing, dial and pointer for non-tilt 67-70's, and the fiber optic cable. 67-68 steering wheels in colors other than black. A good bushing kit for the manual and auto column shift linkages. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

02-26-2007, 09:26 PM	#17
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: What parts aren't out there? short fleetside metal floor,alot of people would buy them,me included original style tow hooks would be a good repo too longbed sides blazer side panels Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 02-26-2007 at 09:27 PM.

02-26-2007, 09:43 PM	#18
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: What parts aren't out there? They arent re made( I think) and are different from the 67-71 doors Get started on the shortbed floor,I will be needing one soon Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 02-26-2007 at 09:44 PM.

02-26-2007, 09:52 PM	#20
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02-26-2007, 09:56 PM	#21
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02-26-2007, 09:45 PM	#23
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02-26-2007, 09:55 PM	#24
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