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71-74 Jav Window guide Bushings "No More Wobble"

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote PlazinJavelin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 7:35pm

Quote and I am sure Troy will agree

I think you covered it all well. I'm always one for putting in improvements when possible and definitely in cases where you can still look stock but use newer tech.

I don't know what AMark uses for material, but the other vendor is using "bubble gum and plaster" for bushings (IMHO). Acetel parts in these new configurations have 4-5 times times the contact surface, better strength and better support than even the best original stock parts. So neh neh ne neh heh. :)


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Put me down for a set too.  My windows are a pain to roll up and down.
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What is the width at the widest part where it bolts to the guide plate?
 
I'm thinking about buying 2" Acetal rod and turning it down with my lathe and then finishing by milling the shape and drill the mount holes by hand with a template.
 
I've got 3 javelins in need of some attention. Ouch
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Jul/23/2012 at 3:02pm
2" is too small
I bought 2.5" and will be machining a few sets soon.
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I was afraid of that, at least with the larger diameter there's more to play with and way cheaper than the 1" thick sheet.
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Originally posted by 71SSTJavelin304 71SSTJavelin304 wrote:

What is the width at the widest part where it bolts to the guide plate?
 
I'm thinking about buying 2" Acetal rod and turning it down with my lathe and then finishing by milling the shape and drill the mount holes by hand with a template.
 
I've got 3 javelins in need of some attention. Ouch
 
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You would have to go 2 1/8 minimum. This project is not 100% dead. I am still trying to get the price for machining down to a reasonable level. I just don't want to give up just yet. No promises  but keep your fingers crossed.

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Did any of the major suppliers want to get on board and help out? How about PG Classics? They seem to offer some reproduction AMC parts now and might want to get in on an exclusive part.
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Originally posted by Fluffy73 Fluffy73 wrote:

Did any of the major suppliers want to get on board and help out? How about PG Classics? They seem to offer some reproduction AMC parts now and might want to get in on an exclusive part.
I did talk to one vendor who expressed an interest to resell them but wanted to see if I could get the costs down first.

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I would like a set as well.
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Ken, to reduce costs for mass production but still provide a much better product than what is out there have you thought about reducing the original stock to 1/2"? It would result in a faster mill time as well with less material to remove. Another methoed would be to use the acetal rod as original stock resulting in less waste in acetal and again reducing mill work to drilling your center hole and routering and drilling the lip. I am out of ideas for potential cost reductions.
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