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Being a metal fabricator i took one look at the problem of the plastic tabs that hold the window in the track and came up with a permanent solution for the plastic tabs that break!
Made of metal and its all one piece so there is more contact area to glue the glass in.
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Nice work SBC. We're in the same trade. :p
What would you guys charge for a matching set for my windows? I know I will need to do something down the line and this sure does make alot of sense. Thanks ;)
This is my exact issue (this time) so... what will you charge to make another and ship it?
Best start cranking those babies out and get yourself a PayPal account. Those are gonna sell like potato chips.
Heavy, metal potato chips.
If he doesn't, I will! :p
I'd be down for a pair. I'm getting sick and tired of reglueing those clips back on. The damn heat keeps melting it when I park at the airport parking (where i work). I just reglued this past weekend! ARRGH!! and its 'pozed to be hight temp glue!
Id be in for a set. :)
Put me down for two sets.
There is a link on his post...
http://www.streetboutiquecustoms.com/
Check it out! There's a contacts link on the page. :cool:
And you can see the VX in the background!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dino
Im down for a set...
Since you slotted the holes for bolting through, I would make the slots for horizontal adjustment. (side to side) (not vertical)
One thing I would suggest:
the original plastic tabs had a texture to them, which allowed the glue to "stick" to it. Also, Im not sure, but I THINK the glue dissolved the plastic a little to allow for better bonding. Metal- not so much.
So I would suggest that you add a bunch of drill holes so that when you put the glue in, it gets squeezed through the holes and doesnt come loose. Ever.
My windows are fine..........for now,but I am definitely down for a set to hedge against future problems.
I could make more sets up for all those that would like some.....Need to make a jig and get metal then paint them.......
Time is a factor for me as i dont have alot of it to spare......i see some midnight hours about to be burnt...........Guess i need to take a poll as to the price that sounds reasonable to you guys before i invest any money/time into making these!
Also.....the inside of the C-Channel has a rough grind on it to grip the window glue! thought about drilling holes when i was making them but decided against it as i wanted glue to push out the sides and onto the glass instead of out and away......I used industrial stregnth hot glue !!!!! seems to be holding just fine so far ! And it has been 110-118 degrees here in mesa the last couple weeks.
Let me know what you guys think about cost on these??????
You can email me directly if you wish
streetboutique@hotmail.com
Tim
I also need them! Count me in for your "economies of scale" pricing! :thumbup:
Me!
I don't need a pair today, but tomorrow is just around the corner. Count me in if the price is right.
I don't have a clue what fabrication costs run and thus couldn't make you a reasonable offer.Quote:
Originally Posted by SBC
How about you figure out what it would cost to make a batch of various sizes like 10 pieces, 25 pieces and 50 pieces and then tack on how much your time is worth, multiply that all by ~150% to account for unexpected surprises and then let us all know the price point for each size batch.
I charge in my shop $65-75 an hour for fabrication!!! these little brackets take me a little over an hour to make,Cut/Weld/Grind/Paint then cost of steel which isnt that much and i will also need to include new mounting bolts and nuts......Quote:
Originally Posted by Warren
So going off regular shop rates that would put them at a rather unattractive price to most!
Just gonna have to take a hit on these as far as hourly wise and just do it at night when i close up shop.....
I will set the price at $49.00 shipped.....anywhere in the lower 48
this being a holiday my metal supplier is closed up so all i have for the next couple days in steel is enough to make 4 sets!! Tomorrow i will put up a page on my website so anyone interested could order thru paypal.......
Tim
Fair. I'm in.
Just wondering, will this also fix the window tilt problem? Am thinking its bulldoggie that fixed the problem with offsetting the hole slightly to change the way it worked. Is that something you have incorporated in this design or is it not a issue.
Soulds fair I'm in for a set!
That's the fundamental question... Does the design address the tilt problem, or could they be modified to allow for adjustments left and right?
If this is a permanent fix, I'm definitely in, and $49.00 shipped is more than fair.
In for a set! My passenger window sux, and the driver's side is getting wanky.
Let us know about the tilt adjustment factor, too, if you took that into consideration! Thanks for doing this. Nice work!
$49! I'm most definitely in!
When i made my first set i punched the mounting holes for Vertiacl Adjustments!!!! It didnt help the tilt problem at all..still tilts slightly!!!! Im working on a solution to the tilting but that will have nothing to do with the clips, the tilt has more to do with the play in the piece that connects to the cable !!! in my case anyways..............There will be holes for Horizontal Adjustments only.Quote:
Originally Posted by rowhard
Tim
www.streetboutiquecustoms.com
www.streetboutiquecustoms.com
Taking orders now for the replacement window clips
Link to the VX page is on my website just below the customergallery.
These mounting clips are slotted for Horizontal Adjustments.
Just starting to get these into production for you guys so bare with me please, I will be building these as fast as i can...
Tim Parker
Tim, I have had a few jar's of kentucky's finest, sooooooooooooooo,... maybe I'm not see your website below the customer's gallery. Anyway, made for horiz. adjustment, that means the tilt problem right? Some are in need right now, so will stay in touch since mine are well lubed, or is it me that is,... not sure right now, but it is the 4th so who gives a hoot.
Payment sent!!!
Rowhard: it is the link under the customer gallery (same page, is the last link that says VX)
Rowhard was drinking and was looking for my VX link under gallery's here....LOL
Got your payment.......Thanks!
Got four sets right now with the paint drying........will be sending yours out tomorrow.
For everyone else you can order here
www.streetboutiquecustoms.com
Click on the VX link under MY customer gallery
Tim
Done and DONE!
Payment sent. It'll be nice to have working windows again, in time for summer!!!
Thanks!
I can't find it . Are they gone or I will paypal you tommorow.
But I want a set.
THANKS STEVE
When you open up his site, the options are on the left side. You need to scroll down using the slider (not the correct term I am sure) next to the options and you will see it there.
Payment sent and thanks for working these up.
Horizontal adjustment and "spacers" for the "play" is all the adjustments needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by SBC
I'm glad your addressing the horizontal problem.
OK I still cant see where to pay. Under custmer gallery is nothing but VISA and PAYPAL logo's. How am I missing it?
THANKS STEVE
Look to the link after/underneath the gallery..keep scrolling down (don't click on the gallery link, it's under that link...) The name of the link is VX...Hopefully you will find it this time.
My only window problem is that it tilts forward when rasing the window. Does this fix that problem. I didnt see a clear answer.
The brackets should be a vast improvement on the tilting but I don't think it will cure all of your woes. Remember that you will still have glass sliding up a channel of rubber (under pressure). You will still need to perform regular lubrication or spread the channel to relieve the pressure. Hopefully I'll be able to swap out the passenger side rubber on mine with felt (I've already done the drivers side with great success) and take some pix next week.
Any of you who snikered and had unclean thoughts when you read this - shame on you. I was trying to be technical but laughed when I proof read it.
BTW, I'll be ordering a set too but I'm not in a rush for delivery.