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armor plate => armor bolts, nuts, hinges => Topic started by: steve1973 on January 05, 2015, 08:18:06 AM

Title: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: steve1973 on January 05, 2015, 08:18:06 AM

I've been asked by a lot of people lately if I would do another run of armor bolts so I'm putting this out to see who is interested. The order will be for 50,000 of the 1" length armor bolt. The prices will not be the same as before as metal has gone up in price. I'm guessing it will be $.50 per bolt. These are new bolts. No cleaning, re threading necessary. Let me know if you are interested. I put in for a request today and will post results by end of the week. For those who are new to halftracks it takes about 1000 bolts to put a halftrack together.

Steve A.

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: superjeep on January 05, 2015, 11:52:50 AM

Put me down for 2,500 bolts. That'll take care of 5% of the order.

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: col.halftrack on January 05, 2015, 02:03:47 PM

 I am in for a few more say 2000. But I think we really need longer bolts. If we made a 1/4 or 1/2 longer they could always be cut down. But the short never grow no matter how much she rubs it. :'(

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: Darth_Kitten on January 05, 2015, 02:26:37 PM

I will probably need about 500 or so.

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: Torque on January 05, 2015, 07:26:50 PM

I could use some if they were 1 3/8" long or so. Does this manufactuter make nuts also? I would take 750 White style at a reasonable price.

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: SNAFU 62 on January 05, 2015, 10:28:42 PM

I have to agree with Kevin, longer bolts would be better.  I'm interested in 500 of them if they are 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" long.

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: RocnTJ on January 05, 2015, 11:04:03 PM

I would be in for 200 1-1/4" long bolts.   I have plenty of the 1" left from your previous run.

Tom

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: Tapper02 on January 06, 2015, 12:16:31 AM

Steve,
  You can count me in for 500 1 1/4" bolts.

-Tom

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: bright87 on January 06, 2015, 02:51:04 AM

I would take 500 also.

-Michael

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: col.halftrack on January 06, 2015, 09:14:34 AM

 I am in for 2000 if longer let me know.
 

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: Richard S on January 06, 2015, 01:52:10 PM

I'll take 1000 of the 1"bolts

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: dwhite on January 12, 2015, 09:42:28 AM

I'd  be in for 610 1" bolts and/or 250 1-1/4" bolt.

Dale

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: steve1973 on January 12, 2015, 06:27:39 PM

UPDATE 1-12-15

There is enough interest to proceed with a new run. I had a meeting with my supplier and here is the news:

Yes, the price will be slightly higher than the previous run.
- I will be getting 50K of the 1 inch size
- and 50K of the 1-1/4 inch size.
I get a slight price brake from that. The bolts will be under $.50 each. That is the good news.

The bad news is that I'm dealing with a new mill and will have to start over with specs. and production samples like the prior run. I was hoping to avoid this. So, the estimated time of product delivery is 6 months, sometime in June or early July. This will happen and I will keep everyone informed. Once the details are finalized I will post prices for each bolt size. Until then be patient.

Thanks,
Steve A.

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: Tapper02 on January 12, 2015, 06:43:58 PM

Sounds good Steve.  I'm sure I'm with the majority that don't mind a short wait for a quality product that meets specs and looks like the original.

Also, thanks for doing the two different lengths.  I'm sure it will broaden the interest base and help you move them.  Kudos to your efforts....

-Tom

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: steve1973 on April 08, 2015, 11:59:38 PM

UPDATE - April 8, 2015

The bolts are on order and will arrive sometime in July or August. I will start taking orders then.

Prices

1 inch armor bolts           $.40 each

1-1/4 inch armor bolts    $.45 each

Shipping

up to 200 bolts               $10.00

201 to 1000 bolts           $15.00

Thanks,
Steve A.

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: steve1973 on July 13, 2015, 09:30:54 PM

UPDATE 7-13-15

The armor bolts are done and ready to ship to the US. Estamated time of arrival is mid August. I will officially start to take orders beginning in August.

Prices are:

1" armor bolts         $.40 each

1.25" armor bolts    $.45 each

Steve A.

Title: Re: re-run of new armor bolts, any interest?
Post by: SNAFU 62 on July 14, 2015, 12:21:41 AM

Thanks for the update. Will you be putting out a notice of when you will take orders?

Thanks for your efforts on this project.

Layne