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ron
04/12/2013, 11:04 AM
It's been a while and I decided to refresh an oldie but goodie for my vx. I redesigning the shifterplates to modernize the look a bit. I've already created the CAD and will be programming the toolpath for cnc prototyping. The socket head cap screws that will be in place will be more cosmetic than functional. I'm planning to re-do the 4wd shifterplate to match.

Here's a couple of quick renders on what I'm working on:

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/newshifterplate.jpg (http://s1124.photobucket.com/user/rudesvx/media/newshifterplate.jpg.html)

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/newshifterplatejpg.jpg (http://s1124.photobucket.com/user/rudesvx/media/newshifterplatejpg.jpg.html)

rudy
ssignature
04/12/2013, 12:36 PM
Sweet! Put me on the list!
ron
04/12/2013, 06:05 PM
1st cnc proto..

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/3f5a2351-0c57-4966-bf92-41c7b64f2ec0.jpg (http://s1124.photobucket.com/user/rudesvx/media/3f5a2351-0c57-4966-bf92-41c7b64f2ec0.jpg.html)
Mile High VX
04/12/2013, 06:14 PM
I'm in...:yesb::yesgray::yesy::yeso:
PK
04/12/2013, 06:58 PM
Looking good Ron.
Will you ship to "Down Under"??

PK
VX KAT
04/12/2013, 07:10 PM
Looking good Ron.
Will you ship to "Down Under"??

PK
don't worry, you know if he can't I'll get it to ya!
SilverBullet75
04/12/2013, 11:40 PM
Hi Ron,

Just an idea for a future project...
Since there is a small uprising of 5 speed conversion VX'ers, maybe a 5 speed version with a cool looking boot?
:)
Y33TREKker
04/13/2013, 08:41 AM
Really nice work Ron as always. :thumbup:
WormGod
04/15/2013, 07:59 AM
Lookin' good. Were I not so totally in love with my "GRAY" shift boots, I would totally be down. ;)
wintermute
04/15/2013, 09:34 AM
That is awesome! I would love one of those.
Petos
04/16/2013, 06:14 AM
Really nice work Ron as always. :thumbup:
+1. Can count of a few orders from Mother Russia..
ron
05/07/2013, 06:52 PM
Here's the 4wd shifter cover:

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/newshifterplateSET.jpg

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/newshifterplateSET2.jpg

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/newshifterplateSET3.jpg
LittleBeast
05/07/2013, 07:14 PM
Sign me up :-)
SilverBullet75
05/07/2013, 09:50 PM
Love'em! I'm in!
WormGod
05/08/2013, 08:06 AM
Now mill those in aluminum and take my money. ;)
jn
05/10/2013, 12:04 PM
Count me in too!!
vxodus
05/10/2013, 11:30 PM
:: anxious to see pix of them installed ~ prototypes look great ::
wintermute
05/11/2013, 03:58 PM
Want. :-)
ron
05/13/2013, 05:56 PM
4wd and auto shifterplates machined and primered:

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/20130513_164151.jpg

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/20130513_164238.jpg

Now just waiting for my aftermarket shift knob to come in to do a test fit.
jasonm621
05/13/2013, 08:20 PM
I am absolutely impressed!!!! Maybe my next purchase is gonna be a CNC!!! Years down the road though! What program do you use? I WISH I could prototype as well as you! Nicely done!
ron
05/15/2013, 12:58 PM
I am absolutely impressed!!!! Maybe my next purchase is gonna be a CNC!!! Years down the road though! What program do you use? I WISH I could prototype as well as you! Nicely done!

hey Jason...

I use Rhino 3d to design and surface a model and Surfcam to program the toolpath for the cnc. Most of the work is in the design phase of tweaking the 3d CAD file. Programming the toolpath and jigging up the material for the cnc is the other half of the job.

BTW, here's a sneak peek at an overdue project that I've been itching to get done. rudy

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/sideplates.jpg
LittleBeast
05/15/2013, 11:12 PM
AWESOME!!!!!

Wow. Nice to have VXC kinda back ;-) I have been following your stuff since 2004
EVO
05/16/2013, 06:05 AM
hey Jason...

I use Rhino 3d to design and surface a model and Surfcam to program the toolpath for the cnc. Most of the work is in the design phase of tweaking the 3d CAD file. Programming the toolpath and jigging up the material for the cnc is the other half of the job.

BTW, here's a sneak peek at an overdue project that I've been itching to get done. rudy

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/sideplates.jpg
If those are skidplates they will definately sell like hot cakes especially if you offer different color schemes!! Nice!:yesgray:
VX KAT
05/16/2013, 08:56 AM
BTW, here's a sneak peek at an overdue project that I've been itching to get done. rudy

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/sideplates.jpg


Some of us were just talking about the side skids in Moab, as well as the front & rear skids -- trying to recall how the original "Ron" front & rear skids were made -- were they blow molded ABS?
tysamigo
05/17/2013, 09:26 AM
Both projects VERY VERY IMPRESSIVE Ron...

Of course I've always been a fan of your work..

Put me down when they are available, I'm DEFINITELY interested...

:)
ron
05/17/2013, 02:10 PM
Machined out of high density foam for test fit. BTW, test fits fine. Will tweak the model a bit in cad and will machine out a hard proto when I receive the material.

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/rudesvx/20130517_122540.jpg
EVO
05/17/2013, 06:33 PM
Jeez! Ron! You obviously can fabricate some very nice custom pieces! Them parts look like they belong on our VX's!!! Keep them creative juices going buddy!!