Skid Plates and Hood Inserts

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02/08/2009, 05:58 PM
workmeistr

Uh oh...

Is everything okey dokey? Hang in there, rowhard. You'll be a legend among men if you pull this off. Is there anything we can do to help? Take care, Bren.
02/08/2009, 06:08 PM
rowhard

Bren, thanks, no, it is a learning process. It is becoming labor intense. I can see me only producing one front skid plate a week,... I hope. The tooling gel coat I sprayed is harder then woodpecker lips , and that is on a positive, I can't even imagine what a negative, i.e.; mold is going to be like, and that was a rear which is simple. Just feeling frustrated right now
02/08/2009, 11:33 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowhard

Well, after today, I can understand why Ron said,... you know what. It ain't worth it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowhard

Bren, thanks, no, it is a learning process. It is becoming labor intense. I can see me only producing one front skid plate a week,... I hope. The tooling gel coat I sprayed is harder then woodpecker lips , and that is on a positive, I can't even imagine what a negative, i.e.; mold is going to be like, and that was a rear which is simple. Just feeling frustrated right now

"Harder than woodpecker lips"???...:laughgray

That's funny, right there...:rolleyesg

At least you still have your sense of humor.

Keep the faith Row...with experience, comes ease & grace...:smilewink
02/09/2009, 06:47 AM
vt_maverick

Well maybe I'll get flamed for saying this since we're all anxiously waiting, but take a week or two off. The best thing you can do when you're getting frustrated is just to walk away for awhile and then come back. You might even have a better idea in the meantime.

Best of luck and definitely let everyone know how we can help.
02/14/2009, 12:15 PM
rowhard

First reject

Thought I would share a photo of my first front reject.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...rst_reject.jpg

But am gett'in close so get your money ready
02/14/2009, 02:41 PM
tomdietrying

That first reject looks pretty good.

I'm wondering how hard would it be to get that reject, make a mold, pour metal into the mold, and have a metal skid plate made?

I've got a front skid plate, but I wouldn't mind having one made out of metal. That way when I'm offroading I wouldn't have to worry about it.

Just a thought.

Peace.
Tom
02/14/2009, 03:58 PM
rowhard

well above my pay grade to figure out how to do it but am sure it is possible in the world of everything is possible
02/14/2009, 05:07 PM
SilverBullet75

LOL...how much for the reject!?
02/14/2009, 06:08 PM
rowhard

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet75

LOL...how much for the reject!?

Wouldn't give it to my best friend or sell it to my worst enemy. Just put it out there so all can see that I am still plugging away. I'm second generation Prussian and a Virgo to boot, need I say anymore. Am sure I will never produce anything that is acceptable to me, just hope that my VX family will be happy and patient.:)
02/14/2009, 06:20 PM
don moore

ill take the rejects.. hell ill drive up to get them ..i would love to have them..:confused:
02/25/2009, 04:15 PM
rowhard

latest update

:bwgy:Okay, am ready to supply rear skidplates for those of you that have a front only. Fronts are only a week or so away. I have posted a order letter under 'Parts and Accessories'. Hopefully Moncha will have a chance to review it soon so it will be accessible to everyone.
02/25/2009, 05:00 PM
Moncha

Done, go for it
02/25/2009, 05:20 PM
rowhard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moncha

Done, go for it

Thanks Scott
02/25/2009, 05:27 PM
Osteomata

I have no visualization skills. I need to see pics of these things on a VX, and I found lots of picks of the front skid, but I am not seeing pics of the side and rear skids installed. Can someone link such pics? Especially one with a high contrast such as the proton color.

- Os I have decided that I shall be known as Os. But Jack is OK too.
02/25/2009, 05:47 PM
rowhard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osteomata

I have no visualization skills. I need to see pics of these things on a VX, and I found lots of picks of the front skid, but I am not seeing pics of the side and rear skids installed. Can someone link such pics? Especially one with a high contrast such as the proton color.

- Os I have decided that I shall be known as Os. But Jack is OK too.

Well, not a high contrast, but I found this one. http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...hp?photo=10195
02/25/2009, 09:45 PM
snowtrooper1966

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomdietrying

I'm wondering how hard would it be to get that reject, make a mold, pour metal into the mold, and have a metal skid plate made?
Just a thought.
Peace.
Tom

I like the way you are thinking!!!!!!
Best,
02/25/2009, 09:58 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osteomata

I have no visualization skills. I need to see pics of these things on a VX, and I found lots of picks of the front skid, but I am not seeing pics of the side and rear skids installed. Can someone link such pics? Especially one with a high contrast such as the proton color.

- Os I have decided that I shall be known as Os. But Jack is OK too.

Here's another look...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC01665.JPG
09/17/2009, 12:19 AM
Mrmonk7663

Whats the word on these skid plates and the hood inserts? What was the final price and are all parts available? Sorry if I missed a thread that has all this info and i'm digging up old stuff.
09/17/2009, 04:00 AM
Ldub

John makes "The Good Stuff!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrmonk7663

Whats the word on these skid plates and the hood inserts? What was the final price and are all parts available? Sorry if I missed a thread that has all this info and i'm digging up old stuff.

From the "accessories" menu, left sidebar...:smilewink

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=31
09/17/2009, 02:22 PM
vt_maverick

Isn't the rear skid plate not in production yet?
09/17/2009, 03:02 PM
crotchrocket

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldub

Here's another look...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC01665.JPG

Looks awesome, but i'd need one in metal for sure. Scraped the hell out of the lower part of my rear bumper the last time i went off road, got into a seriously tight bomb hole :D
09/17/2009, 10:25 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

Isn't the rear skid plate not in production yet?

I believe that to be true, so far, John is only producing the fronts.

For clarification, the rear that I posted a pic of, is one of Rons that I got from Beej.
09/17/2009, 10:46 PM
Sprey

Just imagine the back of Ldubs Vx running you over :O :O

My hood inserts off at the mo and is in the process of being stripped down and repainted ( what a job :madb:)

Then once painted a decal will be added to it ( possibly ) Kinda for the lolside of it :D
Decal it self is a secret until im done :D
09/18/2009, 12:32 PM
LittleBeast

What about the side ones? I like those the best :(
10/23/2009, 09:58 AM
Baldwin

Is anyone still making these skid plates?
10/23/2009, 11:03 AM
vt_maverick

Look on the home page, bottom left, for rowhard's skid plate ad. It has the email address, prices, etc. for you to place an order.
10/23/2009, 06:08 PM
Osteomata

He doesn't seem to be responding to my email though...
10/23/2009, 06:33 PM
rowhard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osteomata

He doesn't seem to be responding to my email though...

email sent
10/24/2009, 05:26 AM
vt_maverick

Did you see my email?
10/24/2009, 06:34 AM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

Did you see my email?

Do you remember where you left it?...:confused:...:laughing:
10/24/2009, 08:56 AM
Osteomata

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowhard

email sent

Got it, responded, thanks!
10/24/2009, 10:46 AM
rowhard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osteomata

Got it, responded, thanks!

still didn't get a response here. Guess I have you blocked. Are you using the same email address that is listed here? If not, send a pm, that will get thru no problem
10/24/2009, 02:42 PM
vt_maverick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldub

Do you remember where you left it?...:confused:...:laughing:

:p

What does a guy have to do to get noticed?
10/24/2009, 11:00 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

:p

What does a guy have to do to get noticed?

LoL...ever tried putting gloves on your feets?...:laughing:
10/31/2009, 03:07 PM
rowhard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osteomata

Got it, responded, thanks!

Just sent you a email, am ready to paint yours. But just in case, PM me since not sure if your emails are getting thru yet
11/01/2009, 05:50 AM
mrtew

Are you going to make the hood inserts still? Or are there any other available?
11/01/2009, 07:49 AM
rowhard

Good Question. Everything has been back burnered and am only now re-starting the front plates, so I wouldn't hold your breath. Are you in need of a replacement or something?
11/03/2009, 07:22 AM
WormGod

Only working on fronts? Sure would like raw (unpainted) side skirts and a rear diffuser. ;)
12/03/2009, 09:13 PM
ViXen

Bumping this post to see if there is any status on progress??
01/10/2010, 12:52 AM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowhard

As far as the hood insert, still haven't been able to source the mounting hardware. Have a local hardware provider working on that, but no news in 2 weeks. If anyone out there can help me with this, it would be greatly appricated.:)

Hey John...look what I found...:smilewink

Don't know if they come in different lengths or sizes, but it might be a starting point.

Maybe could be used in conjunction with a coupler nut & threaded rod?

http://dragonplate.com/ecart/categories.asp?cID=21

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