Phoenix Area...help Needed!!!

[BigSwede]

I have talked extensively with Matt Brown about the difficulty in getting gears made, such as 5.38s. Making hypoid gears is not easy, takes a specialty shop and is VERY expensive for small batches. Matt is looking at a $30K minimum investment to get a run of gears made if the tooling is already in place, more if not.

[nfpgasmask]

I have talked extensively with Matt Brown about the difficulty in getting gears made, such as 5.38s. Making hypoid gears is not easy, takes a specialty shop and is VERY expensive for small batches. Matt is looking at a $30K minimum investment to get a run of gears made if the tooling is already in place, more if not.

What he said. This isn't as simple as just pumping out duplicates. You have hardened steel and precision instrumentation and all that. It would be cool though, I would love 5.38s in my 91.

Bart

[JoFotoz]

Yup Robert...get 'em made.

I looked into it too....
But as stated here already...$$$$$$$$$'s ..

Yard is busy, they havent had time to check it yet..

..I wait with bated breath.

And yes Bart...thats a GREAT price,..I hate you
I'm guessing the scrap yard didnt know what they had...
....and I'm not sure this one does.

So..we shall see.

jo

[nfpgasmask]

And yes Bart...thats a GREAT price, I'm guessing the scrap yard didnt know what they had...
....and I'm not sure this one does.

Yeah, its best to not let them know.

Bart

[JoFotoz]

Too true..

Yeah, its best to not let them know.

Bart

...hence I am working on it gently...at their pace!

Jo

[nfpgasmask]

Too true..



...hence I am working on it gently...at their pace!

Jo

Yeah, that's how it was with the two yards I worked with. I was just patient and tried to not get pushy.

And Jo, if and when you do talk to them, and if you are willing to see if they have the black dash, make sure they understand that ANY cracks or dings in the black material means no go for me. I already have 3 dashes sitting in my garage, and they are all blemished in one way or another. So I am only looking for a very clean one without damage. Obviously, price is the next question. And if you don't have the time, no worries, I will call them when you are done getting the 3rds. Thanks.

Bart

[JoFotoz]

Yo Bart

Just talked to them.

He doesnt think they have the dash,( or front axle )......already sold.
But...he said he would double check.

They are gonna try and pull the 3rd tomorrow or Saturday..
...and send pics.

jo

[nfpgasmask]

No worries. Man, I hope they have it for you!!

Bart

[Prcdpnknova]

10-4

We may be able to do this as a relay ....
I would pick it up in PHX, (and Bart's dash too), then meet up with you Nova in Seligman, pass the 3rd to you for your trip to San Diego.

Could totally be done!

[RabidPony]

Just found two worse for wear RS's for sale. Calling to see if the sellers can email me pics of the data plates.

[nfpgasmask]

Just found two worse for wear RS's for sale. Calling to see if the sellers can email me pics of the data plates.

No need to check the data plates. If it is an '89 RS, it has 4.77s. I have never seen or heard of an '89 RS without 4.77s. It was the standard package when these vehicles were released here.

Now, if you can find out if these vehicles are actually RS Troopers, please PM me the locations if you don't mind. I have no interest in the 4.77s, but I really need a clean, damage free black dash panel. Worst case, if you wouldn't mind asking them for me over the phone, about the dashes, I would be mighty grateful.

Bart

[Dumke]

Just found two worse for wear RS's for sale. Calling to see if the sellers can email me pics of the data plates.

I do have a need for 4.77 So pm me as well. Unless you are getting for yourself then I will happily wait my turn.

[nfpgasmask]

Just found two worse for wear RS's for sale. Calling to see if the sellers can email me pics of the data plates.

If only it were that easy. Neither of those you found are actually RS Troopers. Both are 4dr models. Bummer.

Bart

[JoFotoz]

I fear that all the interest in 4.77's from folk here....

...and lots of people calling all the breakers yards...

... the price to rise!



Jo

[JoFotoz]

...

Turns out its an RS...with 4.56 gears.

Yea..I know..

VIN confirms RS...double .

Guy at the yard pulled the 3rd, sent pics..and we both counted the teeth.

41...



THANKS AGAIN for all the help offers...

..the search continues!

Jo