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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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I'd definitely be up for one, flat black works for me.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Antenna

I'd still like one. Black powder coated would be great. Let me know how to send payment.

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Ivan


Originally Posted by The_R1_Kid
If you all are still interested I have 5 antennas made, but uncoated. I will try to powder coat them by Wednesday. If you just want them painted or raw aluminum I can mail them Wednesday. The powder coat is flat black it's a good match to the antenna base.

Kyle.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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i would like one also. I will even take is un painted/coated.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Looks nice, I wish I had a machine shop in my garage.
yah really. it's not like you can make it out of your blender or something.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Be carefull, you may need to be vendor. I made a few of these also.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by The_R1_Kid



Hope this inspires someone to make their own parts.

Kyle M.



Because we all have metal lathes we can use.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by miniconcarne
Be carefull, you may need to be vendor. I made a few of these also.
I sure hope that wouldn't be the case. I'm just trying to pay for a track day.

ChrisW, Check out your local Craigslist.org under tools they can be had cheaper than you think.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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I want one too. I have a 2" from OutMotoring. I don't like the bullet effect. Is your dance card all filled? I like it in flat black, powder coated.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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I still would like one. I will paint it myself if that saves some work.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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I will be making another set of 5 this weekend.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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I'll take one in powder coated black!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Doesn't powder coating cost a bit? I know the local shop is a big ripoff. I wanted to have a few things on my bronco done and they wanted a ton just to do some little parts.

Just a suggestion.. If you are making more of these and they sell well, you should check out Eastwood's line of at home powder coating. I hear from some hot rod guys it works perfect. As long as you have an electric oven at home you could do any color you want very easily.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Can you count me in for one please?

I would prefer it to be painted in silver. If not possible, can you powder coat it black?

Please let me know how to pay...

Thanks!!!!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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from where i live, i can take the attenna off and it still works

rochester, ny and nyc, ny
 
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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So the antennas are all powder coated. I did it my self and I'm still learning. so the finish isn't the best. I would say It has an orange peel or a really light crinkle finish.







Thats isn't a scratch on the one on the left it's just fuzz or something.


I just want you to know what you are paying for. If you don't like it I will sandblast and repowdercoat them on Saturday. The price is $15+ $5 S&H USPS flat rate

1. ImagX
2. XsproutX
3. thulchatt
4. iblack
5. MiniDaMoocher

I will PM you all my paypal info

Thanks,
Kyle
 
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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Will be making another batch of 5 this Saturday.
 
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Old May 1, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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Love the look. The texture is fine with me.
Money is on the way.
 
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Old May 1, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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Looks great to me too. Hopefully I'll have it in time for this weekends dose of Car Talk. The true test of functionality. Thanks
 
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Old May 1, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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I like the textured finish as well. Payment sent.

Thanks
 
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Old May 1, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Two things:
1. Be careful, I think you are toeing the line on being a vendor. Ask Lord of the Flies--he did that whole thing with the engine dampers and walked the same line.
2. In general you don't need an antenna unless you're in a bad reception area. In that case listen to CDs or MP3s. I listen only to XM which doesn't require any vertical antenna, but sits as a 1" square on the roof.

Btw, nice work, indeed!
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Got mine yesterday. Fantastic workmanship and communication. It looks great on the car and my brief reception check seemed as good as the stock antenna. I highly recommend this to everyone.
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Just paid for mine - have a happy track day!!

Check out my kewel kustom groovage!



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Old May 6, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks MiniDaMoocher I'm glad you liked it

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Your antennas are made. I will be powder coating them Wednesday. I will also PM pictures with paypal info Wednesday night. I still have 5 more antennas for sale. These will be my last set for awhile.
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Still interested in one!
 
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Old May 6, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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I got mine yesterday and looks great Actually looks funny since i'm used to the long antenna, but that has nothing to do with his craftsmanship
 
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