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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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I really like that preppy look it gives your car
ME too.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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I wasn't thinking preppy. I was thinking classic European sports car.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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always the odd ball

 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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man. you sold it too fast.
i'd like to see pics of your cylinder ****.
and if i may ask. how much was it to do that? or did you supply the material and whalen just cut it?
i think i might like the cylinder shape better.
but as of right now im poor. so it'll be a future mod.

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My ball is going up for sale as soon as the cylinder comes in...

edit...SOLD!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by vdubdoug
here is my 2 ball shifter that fits perfectly on the shifter


Fantastic!!!! I love the way the plaid looks with your interior. VERY SHARP!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Bahamabart
always the odd ball


I like this one!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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DIY custom 9 Ball. My wife sewed the leather,which she had never attempted before, I did all the machining. I love our results!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Doug was able to modify my "Benetton" **** with one of his connecters. He just sent this pic.

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Can't wait to get it back. Thanks, Doug!!

Jim
 

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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
I designed this new shift lever and asked Doug Whalen to fabricate a prototype for me...it's was a bit too tall for me and on it's way back to be shortened 15mm...



I just might have to get one of these too
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Here is mine.. Whalen Nylon Shifter.

Very nice feel and it does make a difference in shifting. Doug (Whalen Shift *****) will be selling these in delrin (Black and White) as well as Aluminum.

 

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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffc
Here is mine.. Whalen Nylon Shifter.

Very nice feel and it does make a difference in shifting. Doug (Whalen Shift *****) will be selling these in delrin (Black and White) as well as Aluminum.

When! is the question..
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pl4ypl4y

now that is a great looking shift ****.

As for when the Derlin ones are ready, I am sure soon. My guess, he wants to make sure the quality is there, and that his programing on the machines is top notch before he sends them out. Doug is a great guy, that is for sure.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sprp85
When! is the question..
Soon.

This **** biz is just a small sideline for me. My "day job" is lately a "day & night" job, and the ***** occasionally have to take a back seat (gotta make those monthly machine payments first ) .

To make the situation worse, my supplier of 2" stainless steel ***** went belly-up in August, leaving me in a real pickle, and I've had to spend a lot of time experimenting with turning them myself. It's really put me in a bind.

I have some Delrin in black and white, and I'm going to turn up a bunch of handles soon; maybe over the weekend.

Pricing will be the same for both colors of Delrin, as well as aluminum; $75.00, with free Priority Mail shipping.

As soon as I can, I'll send some info to my web guy, and have it put up on my site. I figured I'd better wait until I have a few handles on the shelf and ready to go.

Thanks for the interest!!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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Pricing will be the same for both colors of Delrin, as well as aluminum; $75.00
I have a feeling you're gonna have a bunch of order to fill
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:05 AM
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Very sweet price
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:10 AM
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Guess I'd better order some more aluminum and Delrin.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by vdubdoug
Shift and e brake boots are custom made by a friend. Pm me for details
PM sent. I wants 'em!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by pl4ypl4y


seriously, that **** matches everything perfectly. quite the classy piece!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pl4ypl4y

I hope you don't mind, but I'm stealing this design. Thats an amazing looking ****!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Whalen Machine
Guess I'd better order some more aluminum and Delrin.
Yah....when I figure out how to design the new style ****, I'm gonna order one! Can you put the gnurled texture on the new shape, too?

BTW, I never properly thanked you for your work. I love my **** and it makes driving my car even more enjoyable. I wish I owned more Minis just so I could get more ***** hehehe.
 

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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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03Indigo, VicSkimmer, Muggy....thanks for the compliments!!! I don't mind if you get the same design Go for it
 

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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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I've been buying adaptors from Doug (the ones he uses for pool *****) and making ***** out of exotic hardwoods.

African blackwood:


Amboyna Burl:


Rosewood:


I really like the feel of a wooden ****.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Robin Casady
Amboyna Burl:
I have always loved the look of the burl woods. Audi had a birds eye maple that was similar to a burl, but lighter, more yellow. That was my all time favorite interior trim when it comes to wood in a car.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Here it is...Thanks Doug for an outstanding job in making my design come to life...I'm very happy with it and it already looks right at home in my "cockpit"...I'm sure you guys will enjoy this grip as much as I will...








 
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