Permanent Fix for the plastic window tabs

**SBC** · 07/03/2007, 03:27 PM

I could make more sets up for all those that would like some.....Need to make a jig and get metal then paint them.......
Time is a factor for me as i dont have alot of it to spare......i see some midnight hours about to be burnt...........Guess i need to take a poll as to the price that sounds reasonable to you guys before i invest any money/time into making these!
Also.....the inside of the C-Channel has a rough grind on it to grip the window glue! thought about drilling holes when i was making them but decided against it as i wanted glue to push out the sides and onto the glass instead of out and away......I used industrial stregnth hot glue !!!!! seems to be holding just fine so far ! And it has been 110-118 degrees here in mesa the last couple weeks.
Let me know what you guys think about cost on these??????
You can email me directly if you wish
streetboutique@hotmail.com
Tim

**VXD959** · 07/03/2007, 03:42 PM

I also need them! Count me in for your "economies of scale" pricing!

**Jonnie** · 07/03/2007, 05:10 PM

Me!

**rowhard** · 07/03/2007, 05:42 PM

I don't need a pair today, but tomorrow is just around the corner. Count me in if the price is right.

**WyrreJ** · 07/03/2007, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by SBC

Let me know what you guys think about

I don't have a clue what fabrication costs run and thus couldn't make you a reasonable offer.

How about you figure out what it would cost to make a batch of various sizes like 10 pieces, 25 pieces and 50 pieces and then tack on how much your time is worth, multiply that all by ~150% to account for unexpected surprises and then let us all know the price point for each size batch.

**SBC** · 07/03/2007, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Warren

I don't have a clue what fabrication costs run and thus couldn't make you a reasonable offer.

How about you figure out what it would cost to make a batch of various sizes like 10 pieces, 25 pieces and 50 pieces and then tack on how much your time is worth, multiply that all by ~150% to account for unexpected surprises and then let us all know the price point for each size batch.

I charge in my shop $65-75 an hour for fabrication!!! these little brackets take me a little over an hour to make,Cut/Weld/Grind/Paint then cost of steel which isnt that much and i will also need to include new mounting bolts and nuts......
So going off regular shop rates that would put them at a rather unattractive price to most!
Just gonna have to take a hit on these as far as hourly wise and just do it at night when i close up shop.....
I will set the price at $49.00 shipped.....anywhere in the lower 48
this being a holiday my metal supplier is closed up so all i have for the next couple days in steel is enough to make 4 sets!! Tomorrow i will put up a page on my website so anyone interested could order thru paypal.......
Tim

**VXD959** · 07/03/2007, 09:19 PM

Fair. I'm in.

**rowhard** · 07/04/2007, 07:54 AM

Just wondering, will this also fix the window tilt problem? Am thinking its bulldoggie that fixed the problem with offsetting the hole slightly to change the way it worked. Is that something you have incorporated in this design or is it not a issue.

**RAZ** · 07/04/2007, 09:38 AM

Soulds fair I'm in for a set!

**kpaske** · 07/04/2007, 09:38 AM

That's the fundamental question... Does the design address the tilt problem, or could they be modified to allow for adjustments left and right?

If this is a permanent fix, I'm definitely in, and $49.00 shipped is more than fair.

**PHO2GR4** · 07/04/2007, 11:54 AM

In for a set! My passenger window sux, and the driver's side is getting wanky.

Let us know about the tilt adjustment factor, too, if you took that into consideration! Thanks for doing this. Nice work!

**Knigh7s** · 07/04/2007, 12:57 PM

$49! I'm most definitely in!

**SBC** · 07/04/2007, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by rowhard

Just wondering, will this also fix the window tilt problem? Am thinking its bulldoggie that fixed the problem with offsetting the hole slightly to change the way it worked. Is that something you have incorporated in this design or is it not a issue.

When i made my first set i punched the mounting holes for Vertiacl Adjustments!!!! It didnt help the tilt problem at all..still tilts slightly!!!! Im working on a solution to the tilting but that will have nothing to do with the clips, the tilt has more to do with the play in the piece that connects to the cable !!! in my case anyways..............There will be holes for Horizontal Adjustments only.
Tim
www.streetboutiquecustoms.com

**SBC** · 07/04/2007, 02:34 PM

www.streetboutiquecustoms.com
Taking orders now for the replacement window clips
Link to the VX page is on my website just below the customergallery.
These mounting clips are slotted for Horizontal Adjustments.
Just starting to get these into production for you guys so bare with me please, I will be building these as fast as i can...
Tim Parker

**rowhard** · 07/04/2007, 02:59 PM

Tim, I have had a few jar's of kentucky's finest, sooooooooooooooo,... maybe I'm not see your website below the customer's gallery. Anyway, made for horiz. adjustment, that means the tilt problem right? Some are in need right now, so will stay in touch since mine are well lubed, or is it me that is,... not sure right now, but it is the 4th so who gives a hoot.

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