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**Hart_Rod** · 03-17-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Ok; after, what seemed like, a three day flight I have returned to a winter wonderland in NJ.

Here's a quick photoshop by the factory on the shaved cowl with a late model nozzle opening. What we are thinking is that we would pick a set of nozzles from GM and make the openings specific to that part number. Then decide whether to include them or just give a reference number for people to purchase them locally.

Pardon the color of the cowl....genuine GM.

All I have to say is

and when and how much?!?!

ChevyDude · 03-17-2007, 09:34 AM

All this is Awesome.....more more!!! I bet a steel SWB fleet bed floor would sell like sliced bread, heck even a LWB steel bed floor for that matter.

NitroMike · 03-17-2007, 09:40 AM

Jon,
The cowl looks awesome. I think every truck we build will wear one. Thanks for the quick work. Include the washer nozzles in the package.
Welcome back to the snow!
Mike D.

jorgensensc · 03-17-2007, 09:49 AM

I like it. I still vote for completely shaved without nozzles. It will be easier to cut holes and add nozzles than to close up holes. JMO. I do like it though!!!

jb4short · 03-17-2007, 10:01 AM

Thanks Mike...I should've extended my stay until my wife got the driveway clean...LOL

Cutting nozzle holes is not easy. Not that long ago the company I was working for received 100 Toyota Camry hoods that has missed the process step to cut the nozzle holes. We thought we could cut them and salvage the lot....getting the shape and size exactly right proved to be impossible. The tolerances on the nozzle opening are pretty tight and it's easy to either make the nozzle want to fall out or have a visible air gap once installed.

SCOTI · 03-17-2007, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

I like it. I still vote for completely shaved without nozzles. It will be easier to cut holes and add nozzles than to close up holes. JMO. I do like it though!!!

Not if the holes have a specific recess to mount the nozzles.

*72CSTC5* · 03-17-2007, 10:08 AM

That is awesome. Put me in line for a shaved cowl to save our cabs from further rust issues in the future after repairing them. Shaved the one on my Blazer and that was a lot of work. Would rather buy one. You guys are awesome asking the truckers what we need.

jc · 03-17-2007, 05:20 PM

REPO LWB BED SIDES!!!!!!!!!

now you guys can stop hacking up the lwb frames!!!!

those lwb bed side and 67-68 grilles will be big sellers!!!

take the the time to make em a perfect fit and the will sell great!!

if they fit like s### it will bomb

i hope they turn out great

*Shane* · 03-17-2007, 06:35 PM

I'll take a shaved cowl ... where do I send the funding?

I'll take mine without the washer nozzle holes, ... but add tomato and extra mustard, please.

Serious business ... let us know as soon as the cowl's become available for shipment.

68caliRat · 03-17-2007, 09:54 PM

Wiper holes and nothing else for the cowl please.

jorgensensc · 03-17-2007, 10:24 PM

I hope you don't think I'm trying to be a pain here. I was trying to suggest what I thought would be nice... Shaved w/out washer holes. I have never been able to completely get behind late model washer nozzles on these trucks. For some reason they don't seem to jive right for me (kinda like late model sportsides on our trucks). I like modern conveniences, but subtle. Kinda like using a micro switch on window cranks to operate power windows. I like the washers on the wiper because it isn't quite as obvious. It's not that I'm not for customizing, I definately am, but certain things seem to look odd on our trucks. I also think you would have to figure out which nozzles will hit the windsheild at the right spot. Too high and you won't get the bottom washed well, too low and the top doesn't get washed. Maybe you could include a template and a suggestion for the correct nozzle to use. Just my Opinion, probably not worth the bits its written in though!
Shawn

jb4short · 03-18-2007, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

I hope you don't think I'm trying to be a pain here. I was trying to suggest what I thought would be nice... Shaved w/out washer holes. I have never been able to completely get behind late model washer nozzles on these trucks. For some reason they don't seem to jive right for me (kinda like late model sportsides on our trucks). I like modern conveniences, but subtle. Kinda like using a micro switch on window cranks to operate power windows. I like the washers on the wiper because it isn't quite as obvious. It's not that I'm not for customizing, I definately am, but certain things seem to look odd on our trucks. I also think you would have to figure out which nozzles will hit the windsheild at the right spot. Too high and you won't get the bottom washed well, too low and the top doesn't get washed. Maybe you could include a template and a suggestion for the correct nozzle to use. Just my Opinion, probably not worth the bits its written in though!
Shawn

Shawn,

I certainly don't see any opinion as a "Pain". I agree the calculating the angle and pattern a paramount to this working correctly. I think that finding a later model vehicle with roughly the same windshield angle and measuring the distance from the base of the windshield and split from center should produce the correct placement; even if that setup comes from a car or SUV. I can't stress enough how tough cutting clean nozzle holes is by hand.

shifty · 03-17-2007, 10:40 PM

I will also vote shaved with no washer holes. Get me a part, I will give you money like yesterday if the price is reasonable.

Dano69c10 · 03-18-2007, 07:15 AM

When are the LWB fleetsides and 67-68 grilles going to be for sale?
Is the LWB fleetside steel floor going to be available at the same time as the bedsides?
What about the SWB fleetside steel floors?
Which vendors sell your products on this board?
Thanx
Dano

jb4short · 03-20-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano69c10

When are the LWB fleetsides and 67-68 grilles going to be for sale?
Is the LWB fleetside steel floor going to be available at the same time as the bedsides?
What about the SWB fleetside steel floors?
Which vendors sell your products on this board?
Thanx
Dano

The LWB bedsides are supposed to ship here by the end of the month....so they should be about 7 weeks..no pricing yet.

72LoBurb · 03-20-2007, 11:28 PM

I've seen a few members mention SUBURBAN parts, such as upper hatch, but you haven't responded to any of these suggestions. You should ask guys in the Suburban forum for suggestions. I think an upper hatch would be a good seller, as there are very few good hatches around and a few guys on this board looking for them...myself included.

I think it's commendable coming on here and asking for input from the end user of the products.

Draggn66 · 03-20-2007, 11:53 PM

I'll take one of the shaved cowls as soon as they are available

jb4short · 03-28-2007, 05:39 PM

Just a quick note to let you know we haven't gone anywhere; just catching up after getting back from Taiwan.

I'm still looking for an auxillary battery tray to buy for a sample and a lower rear bed section from a 6' fleetside bed.

I'll be updating other parts soon.

Thanks,

Jon

71Chev · 03-29-2007, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I'm still looking for an auxillary battery tray to buy
Thanks,

Jon

Paul has one he will sell. Shoot me an email Les@gmcpauls.com

shifty · 03-28-2007, 06:27 PM

Still looking forward to that shaved cowl!

jb4short · 03-28-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Still looking forward to that shaved cowl!

It will happen

stllookn · 03-28-2007, 07:48 PM

DANG...I still have not seen my inner fender patch panels for under the battery. You could sell about 50 of them for every shaved cowl you sell...LOL...since everybody needs one of those!

RACINJASON22 · 03-28-2007, 10:31 PM

Tri-ProAutomotive ya lost me on this piece or maybe I'm being stupid. Do you not already reproduce full short fleet bedsides. That you could use for the demensions for this piece. OR AM I LOST

RJ22

jb4short · 05-02-2007, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

Tri-ProAutomotive ya lost me on this piece or maybe I'm being stupid. Do you not already reproduce full short fleet bedsides. That you could use for the demensions for this piece. OR AM I LOST

RJ22

We actually outsource the SWB fleetside bedside. We'd like to have just the rear lower corner to reproduce.

The aux battery tray was shipped to the factory last week. This should be a quick turnaround because it looks like the one bracket won't require any tooling; just a brake and a program for the laser cutter to add the holes.

The LWB bedsides are now scheduled to leave by the end of May- not sure why they're delayed.

AusMarty · 03-29-2007, 12:35 PM

I had a look at your web site, you have some nice parts, Do you guys make them ? I need to buy some rust repair panels so do us poor strugling members get a discount ?

03-17-2007, 09:34 AM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Updates pics All this is Awesome.....more more!!! I bet a steel SWB fleet bed floor would sell like sliced bread, heck even a LWB steel bed floor for that matter. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-17-2007, 09:40 AM	#3
NitroMike Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 346	Re: Updates pics Jon, The cowl looks awesome. I think every truck we build will wear one. Thanks for the quick work. Include the washer nozzles in the package. Welcome back to the snow! Mike D. __________________ The older I get, the faster I was!!

03-17-2007, 09:49 AM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Updates pics I like it. I still vote for completely shaved without nozzles. It will be easier to cut holes and add nozzles than to close up holes. JMO. I do like it though!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

03-17-2007, 10:01 AM	#5
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Updates pics Thanks Mike...I should've extended my stay until my wife got the driveway clean...LOL Cutting nozzle holes is not easy. Not that long ago the company I was working for received 100 Toyota Camry hoods that has missed the process step to cut the nozzle holes. We thought we could cut them and salvage the lot....getting the shape and size exactly right proved to be impossible. The tolerances on the nozzle opening are pretty tight and it's easy to either make the nozzle want to fall out or have a visible air gap once installed.

03-17-2007, 10:08 AM	#7
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Updates pics That is awesome. Put me in line for a shaved cowl to save our cabs from further rust issues in the future after repairing them. Shaved the one on my Blazer and that was a lot of work. Would rather buy one. You guys are awesome asking the truckers what we need.

03-17-2007, 05:20 PM	#8
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: Updates pics REPO LWB BED SIDES!!!!!!!!! now you guys can stop hacking up the lwb frames!!!! those lwb bed side and 67-68 grilles will be big sellers!!! take the the time to make em a perfect fit and the will sell great!! if they fit like s### it will bomb i hope they turn out great __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

03-17-2007, 06:35 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Updates pics I'll take a shaved cowl ... where do I send the funding? I'll take mine without the washer nozzle holes, ... but add tomato and extra mustard, please. Serious business ... let us know as soon as the cowl's become available for shipment.

03-17-2007, 09:54 PM	#10
68caliRat Need a bigger hammer.. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Escondido,CA. Posts: 280	Re: Updates pics Wiper holes and nothing else for the cowl please.

03-17-2007, 10:24 PM	#11
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Updates pics I hope you don't think I'm trying to be a pain here. I was trying to suggest what I thought would be nice... Shaved w/out washer holes. I have never been able to completely get behind late model washer nozzles on these trucks. For some reason they don't seem to jive right for me (kinda like late model sportsides on our trucks). I like modern conveniences, but subtle. Kinda like using a micro switch on window cranks to operate power windows. I like the washers on the wiper because it isn't quite as obvious. It's not that I'm not for customizing, I definately am, but certain things seem to look odd on our trucks. I also think you would have to figure out which nozzles will hit the windsheild at the right spot. Too high and you won't get the bottom washed well, too low and the top doesn't get washed. Maybe you could include a template and a suggestion for the correct nozzle to use. Just my Opinion, probably not worth the bits its written in though! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Last edited by jorgensensc; 03-17-2007 at 10:25 PM.

03-17-2007, 10:40 PM	#13
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Updates pics I will also vote shaved with no washer holes. Get me a part, I will give you money like yesterday if the price is reasonable. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-18-2007, 07:15 AM	#14
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Updates pics When are the LWB fleetsides and 67-68 grilles going to be for sale? Is the LWB fleetside steel floor going to be available at the same time as the bedsides? What about the SWB fleetside steel floors? Which vendors sell your products on this board? Thanx Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

03-20-2007, 11:28 PM	#16
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Updates pics I've seen a few members mention SUBURBAN parts, such as upper hatch, but you haven't responded to any of these suggestions. You should ask guys in the Suburban forum for suggestions. I think an upper hatch would be a good seller, as there are very few good hatches around and a few guys on this board looking for them...myself included. I think it's commendable coming on here and asking for input from the end user of the products.

03-20-2007, 11:53 PM	#17
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: Updates pics I'll take one of the shaved cowls as soon as they are available __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

03-28-2007, 05:39 PM	#18
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Updates pics Just a quick note to let you know we haven't gone anywhere; just catching up after getting back from Taiwan. I'm still looking for an auxillary battery tray to buy for a sample and a lower rear bed section from a 6' fleetside bed. I'll be updating other parts soon. Thanks, Jon

03-28-2007, 06:27 PM	#20
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Updates pics Still looking forward to that shaved cowl! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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03-28-2007, 07:48 PM	#22
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Updates pics DANG...I still have not seen my inner fender patch panels for under the battery. You could sell about 50 of them for every shaved cowl you sell...LOL...since everybody needs one of those! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-28-2007, 10:31 PM	#23
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Updates pics Tri-ProAutomotive ya lost me on this piece or maybe I'm being stupid. Do you not already reproduce full short fleet bedsides. That you could use for the demensions for this piece. OR AM I LOST RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-29-2007, 12:35 PM	#25
AusMarty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 215	Re: Updates pics I had a look at your web site, you have some nice parts, Do you guys make them ? I need to buy some rust repair panels so do us poor strugling members get a discount ?

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