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#21
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I'm sure there is still interest in this project. My November '63 build Tempest Custom will be going to a 4-speed set-up. I am interested in one set if this project ever comes to fruition.
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#22
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The plan is for an exacting reproduction of the rubber boot.
You will need to reuse your original matching steel retainer. The steel retainer was changed when the 2 rib boot was introduced as chrisp mentioned earlier in the thread. I was not planning to reproduce the steel retainer although I'm figuring it would be an easier part to produce. But I really need a better boot example. Anybody here close to Don that could maybe get with him to ask about it and/or maybe help him retrieve it? |
#23
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John,
I would be interested in purchasing one |
#24
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I would think that the base of the boot could be used as a template to make the retainer plate.
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#25
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John, here is a poor example of the '64 Chevelle boot too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=121264892609 |
#26
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I know I have a nice original piece. I just cant remember it its a 3 rib or 2. When I have a chance to go look, I'll let you know what I find.
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#27
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Chad, that would be awesome if you have a good 3 rib to use.
Let me know. My son might could pick it up, I will be seeing him next weekend. HFR, I saw that one advertised a couple months ago. Would have considered it except it is about the same condition as my original, the nipple completely gone. |
#28
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I found the one I was thinking of. It's not brittle or anything, so would probably work for reproducing?
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#29
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Well Chad, I'm no expert, but it looks pretty darn good to me!
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#30
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Chad, I responded by email. For everybody else, project will be moving forward.
I hope there will be some demand as I'd like to recoup the cost to model it. |
#31
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Quote:
Tom V.
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"Engineers do stuff for reasons" Tom Vaught Despite small distractions, there are those who will go Forward, Learning, Sharing Knowledge, Doing what they can to help others move forward. |
#32
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John V., you can officially put me down for 1. Thanks!
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#33
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Remember the 3 rib boot will only fit in the metal retainer if you have the original one , the 2 rib metal retainer id is different .
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#34
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Chrisp, is everything on the 2 rib plate and 3 rib plate the same except the ID that the boot passes thru?
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#35
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Yes the cutout in the steel holder is different shape .
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#36
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I have my original steel retainer so I was only needing to reproduce the rubber boot.
Haven't really thought about those that would want to use the 3 rib boot but don't have the correct retainer. I'll work on the boot first but if it looks like guys will need the retainer also, I'll look into that later. |
#37
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3 rib clutch boot
I have a 3D model of a 3 rib clutch boot that you can use. It's modeled to use the two rib boot metal retainer. John V you can PM me if you are interested. Fill
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#38
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Some of us at the www.65GS.com site will likely be interested! Some of the '65 GS's used the 3 rib, and some used the 2 rib.
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Walt K. '65-66 Buick GS's |
#39
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I'd be in for two for my 65 GS. Excited that this is going forward!
Chuck |
#40
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Yes sir, sign me up for one.
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