posted 11-17-2004 09:57 PM                  

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posted 12-08-2004 01:04 PM                  

How about an update? I wanted this under my tree! Christine warns me I am going to get a watch instead now. At least it is not a tie again.

posted 12-08-2004 01:30 PM                  

So as long as we are on this subject PLEASE PM me if you want one so I can get a head count so I can see how close I can get to 15. Thanks

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posted 12-08-2004 06:31 PM                  

Thanks Don

posted 02-16-2005 05:30 PM                  

I am going over this weekend to pick it up and take it to the body shop for the final fill and sand and primer. This will take 4 to 5 days.

I then need to take it back to the shop that made the plug and make sure the fit is still correct and mount the seats back in to make sure the waterfall portion follows the lines of the seats.

I then take it to the molt maker to do his thing ( about 2 weeks ).

When the first part is pulled I then need to go back to the guy that made the plug, fit it to the car, cut the speaker openings and do the final outside trim.

Then back to the fiberglass shop and have them make the final trim jig.

Wala I have a mold, trim jigs and will be able to make 3 a week.

posted 02-16-2005 05:46 PM                    

A BIG "Thank you" to the Real Rod R+D Dept. for doing this !!

posted 02-23-2005 07:22 AM                  

1. I take the R&D cost and on this item I am going to divide it by 20.

2. Add the cost of the raw fiberglass and screen and glue.

3. Add the cost of the packaging.

4. Add the cost of paint.

5. Add 5% to cover the credit card machine.

6. On this item I am adding $50 to cover the cost of picking the part up at the fiberglass shop, taking it to the painter, picking it up and bringing to the shop, assemble and pack, deliver to UPS.

So on the first 20 it is to break even, after that the money from the R&D percentage is going to be my profit, that is used to pay myself, rent, phone, lights, heat, insurance, van repairs and fuel, and future R&D projects.

The plug has run more than I was told it would but the molds and trim jigs never really change, I kind of know what the paint will cost so my guess at this point is $500 un painted and $650 painted.

posted 02-24-2005 04:19 PM                    

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by Cnote: "I still have a 20% off coupon from Prowlin the seas. that i will use

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You're a lucky bastad Chris !!

posted 02-28-2005 02:04 PM                  

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Originally posted by treyb:
Bob
I'm Very interested and would buy one from you. Will it fit on top or will we need to cut somthing to get it in?
Would want it painted to match
Trey

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posted 03-01-2005 06:57 AM                  

Yes the part will slide over the existing cover and attach using the stock plastic pins. No altering of your car.