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armor plate => fenders, door hardware and other body parts (non armor) => Topic started by: spec4don on March 12, 2015, 08:01:54 AM
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I'm going to be making up a set of hood gutters for my new track. Is anyone else interested? I don't know what costs are yet as it was about 2 years ago when I made them before. Most of the cost will be getting the metal bent and a little labor to drill holes and weld the end. Not looking to get rich. I know I have one person that needs a set.
Don G.
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I'm interested for sure!
Thanks!
Mark
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I would like to get these also. I have a M3.
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Okay finally got the first set built. Looks cost will be $80.00 a set plus shipping. Steel has sure got expensive. So is any one still interested?
Don G.
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Yes. Sending PM
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The gutters look great Don. I'm interested in a set. Sending PM.
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Mine didn't have those installed. We're these a rebuild mod? Besides the common sense factor, how critical are they?
-Tom
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Not all halftracks had them. My Autocar and one of my White's didn't have them and my other two White's did. If the track is stored in a dry place and not left out in the rain I don't see a need for them. With that said it still is a nice feature to have.
Steve A.
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Tom, the rain will go through the seams on the hood. I suspect they had issues with the water getting on the ignition in the rain and this was probably an up grade. Just a guess. I know mine went through a rebuild in the 50's may have been added then. If the hood has been removed they may have been just left off.
Don G.
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I wonder if it was a White vs Autocar deviation?
Regardless, I like the idea. Even though mine won't be stored outside in the elements, it won't hurt to throw a set of these on when the hood goes back together. Count me in for a set.
-Tom
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My M2A1 has them, it was rebuilt in 45. They would be good to have even if you get caught in some rain. It looks like the distributor is in a good spot for the water to run onto.
Gary
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I would like a set please, PM sent!
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Tom my track is a 1942 Diamond T and it had them. But like I say mine went through a rebuild in the 50's so it's hard to say.
Don G.
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Hi guys, I'm back at work after knee surgery, so it will take a little time to get a shipping quote. Soon as I figure out how to pack them and get the first set sent out I can get a better idea shipping quotes. I can't imagine it being to outrages, they are not that heavy. but are about 40" long. Looks like I may have to get some more metal bent. I only bent up 6 sets.
Don G.
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To those I sent shipping estimates to, looks like I was a little off on shipping estimates but should still be less then $20.00 except for you folks on the east cost. It was about $24.00 to Mass. My scale wasn't all that accurate. But now I know. ::)
Thanks Don G.
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Tell me my mind is not in the gutter!
Don G,
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Looking good!
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Hey Don…I got my gutters in the mail today! Guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend….painting. Thanks!
-Tom
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Well I've sold out all I had. I have one other person interested, anymore folks have interest?
Don G.
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I am interested in a set.