My new armrest
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Joined: Jul 2007
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The first "anything" always takes a ton of time that you don't re-coop.
It probably took a couple hours to make the fiberglass shell, then a couple more to stack and shape the foam, then a couple more to make the initial pattern, sew the cover and install it, plus material.
I'm working it out now and we can do just about any color, fabric, etc.
Let me figure out what I can front for the first 20 or so to get going. I figure we can make "bases" and cover them to customer specs or provided material.
9er
It probably took a couple hours to make the fiberglass shell, then a couple more to stack and shape the foam, then a couple more to make the initial pattern, sew the cover and install it, plus material.
I'm working it out now and we can do just about any color, fabric, etc.
Let me figure out what I can front for the first 20 or so to get going. I figure we can make "bases" and cover them to customer specs or provided material.
9er
I will take one to just let me know when i can get one.
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From: Manhattan Beach, CA
Originally Posted by 9er
Let me figure out what I can front for the first 20 or so to get going. I figure we can make "bases" and cover them to customer specs or provided material.
To keep costs low, I think you should just standardize on one spec so you can purchase materials in bulk just for that one spec.
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I don't think it'll be too big of a deal to make some standards and leave some uncovered for custom guys.
I actually have a welding/fabrication shop (metal, fiberglass, etc.) and the upholstery shop is next door so we work together.
Since there's so much interest, I want this to be a complete kit so it's easy to install. He's checking some of the cost but we also have to come up with a solution to the hole left behind when you remove the stock armrest. Otherwise, you'd have to keep the stocker in the "up" position and make the new rest a little more narrow. Just so it still flips up to access the compartment.
Nothing is easy, but it's worth it!
Gotta do some "real" work but I'll get this going as soon as I can.
I actually have a welding/fabrication shop (metal, fiberglass, etc.) and the upholstery shop is next door so we work together.
Since there's so much interest, I want this to be a complete kit so it's easy to install. He's checking some of the cost but we also have to come up with a solution to the hole left behind when you remove the stock armrest. Otherwise, you'd have to keep the stocker in the "up" position and make the new rest a little more narrow. Just so it still flips up to access the compartment.
Nothing is easy, but it's worth it!
Gotta do some "real" work but I'll get this going as soon as I can.
