 fiberglass help, interior pieces |
 Sep 4, 2006 - 11:21 AM
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I bought a 2000 Tacoma yesterday. The first thing I noticed is that it has no cupholders! After a diligent search, I have found that the aftermarket is also void of any good options. As such, I want to make my own.
The middle console has a couple spaces that will fit cans but I will need to create a mold out of fiberglass to make it work. Can anyone that has worked with fiberglass give me some tips? Thanks. Jay -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Sep 4, 2006 - 9:05 PM
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I am thinking about making a clay mold of the cup holders I want and then having several made in plastic to sell. I am CERTAIN that there must be others that this irritates.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Sep 6, 2006 - 7:17 PM
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QUOTE(jgreening @ Sep 4, 2006 - 7:05 PM) [snapback]476188[/snapback] I am thinking about making a clay mold of the cup holders I want and then having several made in plastic to sell. I am CERTAIN that there must be others that this irritates. Most plastic parts are injection molded, the molds are machined from steel or aluminum, very expensive to have made, if you want them to look nice. Usually you have to plan on making thousands of units to justify the cost of such molds. I have made a few different molds and depending on the complexity they can be a real pain. -------------------- JDM guy made me do it.
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jgreening fiberglass help Sep 4, 2006 - 11:21 AM
playr158 find a cylinder the size you want your cup holder ... Sep 4, 2006 - 8:22 PM Culpable04 BIG, MAN and Drink come from the same planet so th... Sep 5, 2006 - 11:59 AM celicaST are you sure there isnt cupholders? i just looked ... Sep 5, 2006 - 1:15 PM
jgreening QUOTE(celicaST @ Sep 5, 2006 - 1:15 ... Sep 5, 2006 - 1:30 PM jgreening Do you have to make the mold from some form of met... Sep 6, 2006 - 9:42 PM 97lestyousay As far as fiberglass molding doggy would be the on... Sep 6, 2006 - 11:43 PM jgreening QUOTE(97lestyousay @ Sep 6, 2006 - 11... Sep 7, 2006 - 11:57 AM |
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