Custom Parts - Would Like Feedback Please

[cdurbin]

Hey Guys.
I’ve been thinking about fabricating and selling some custom parts. Specifically Fox Mustang stuff since I have one and can use it for measurements and fitment. Right now I have a gauge/radio mounting panel I designed for mounting 2 – 2” gauges in my car. The finished picture is attached.

I found a local machine shop to make these plates for me out of 1/8”thk aluminum and with a gloss black powder coat finish. I can sell them for around $25-$30 each. LMR sells a similar one with 3 gauge cut outs for $40. I have some other design ideas as well but was wondering what you guys think. Is this something, you as a fox owner would be interested in? I’ve always wanted to do something like this but I don’t want to waste my time either.
Any feedback welcome.

 

[srtthis]

http://www.gaugeplates.com/ford_foxbody.php

just sayin...

 

[cdurbin]

That's the kind of feedback I'm looking for. Looks like it would probably be more trouble than it's worth. thanks

 

[tca7291]

It's a great idea, but would be very difficult to compete against the aftermarket.

 

[S&B]

It be easier to mail your Ideas directly to UPR there going to end up stealing them making them in china then writing you a letter to invite you down to there shop in florida to show you all the americans working there

IMO

 

[srtthis]

It be easier to mail your Ideas directly to UPR there going to end up stealing them making them in china then writing you a letter to invite you down to there shop in florida to show you all the americans working there

IMO

They have had those Panels forever and upr doesn't make them now... Why would they start now?

 

[JordanB21]

If you went a little more custom, something that they don't offer, it's more likely people would buy. New interior work I always appreciate, versus the same 6 'custom' mods offered for gauge inputs and a/c deletes and so forth.

 

[cdurbin]

Thanks for all the input. I'll keep thinking about it and see what other ideas I can come up with.
I'm not trying to get rich or anything. I just enjoy messing with these old cars.

 

[Noobz347]

Also... anodized internal wrenching bolts have a more finished appearance than button heads.

http://www.2wheelpros.com/lightech-tapered-allen-head-anodized-aluminum-screw-m6x25-1-0-2357663.html

 

[cdurbin]

Also... anodized internal wrenching bolts have a more finished appearance than button heads.

http://www.2wheelpros.com/lightech-tapered-allen-head-anodized-aluminum-screw-m6x25-1-0-2357663.html

Those do look nice. I just reused the stock ones to install mine.

 

[Noobz347]

Those do look nice. I just reused the stock ones to install mine.

Yeah... just a thought is all.

 

[cdurbin]

Yeah... just a thought is all.

The problem you run into is that most of those really nice looking bolts and screws only come in a fine thread pitch where as the stock screws are a course thread pitch. Then you take a chance on stripping something out by cross threading it.

 

[Noobz347]

The problem you run into is that most of those really nice looking bolts and screws only come in a fine thread pitch where as the stock screws are a course thread pitch. Then you take a chance on stripping something out by cross threading it.

Hmmmm... never thought of that.


Oh wait... that's why they make:

NUT PLATES!

 

[cdurbin]

Hmmmm... never thought of that.


Oh wait... that's why they make:

NUT PLATES!

Ahhh, touché.
Well played Master Noobz347, well played indeed..

 

[Noobz347]

Ahhh, touché.
Well played Master Noobz347, well played indeed..

LOL... I'm a wealth of useless information.

 

[RacEoHolic330]

I want somebody to make a nice once piece radio bezel/shifter console that flow into each other.

Another idea... Center console with 2 cup holders in place of the ash tray. I'm making one for my car, but someone that could make a bunch of them would probably make a killing.

 

[Noobz347]

I want somebody to make a nice once piece radio bezel/shifter console that flow into each other.

Another idea... Center console with 2 cup holders in place of the ash tray. I'm making one for my car, but someone that could make a bunch of them would probably make a killing.

You've probably already got one rolling around among the marbles in your head. You better make me one for an 86 too!

 

[93project]

I would be content making my own design.. then seeking them around town.. nothing like a local supplier... I did that for my radio plate!

 

[50FoxBodyGT]

I would be content making my own design.. then seeking them around town.. nothing like a local supplier... I did that for my radio plate!

What did you do with your radio plate? I'm still tossing around ideas for mine.

 

[93project]

Whoops, I meant selling, not seeking..... damn autocorrect.... anyway, I made a plate based off the autometer gauge cage that's in the center ac, and mounted my stereo up there....very easy access