Ken ''KD'' Roy

   

Has anyone found a source for windshield rubber yet?
Brain, how about you??
If not, I found a place about 20 miles from me that makes molded parts for
cars & old cars are their speciality.
I talked to the design guy & he said it costs less than $200 to make the
mold, & if we order enough, (a dozen or so),
the cost should be between $50-$100 a windshield.
They can even make the white beading so it looks original.
If anyone's interested, let me know.
Also, does anyone have a decent original as a sample??
I don't have one, so I'd need to borrow one to give them.

Ken Roy
4848 Gershwin Ave
Oakdale MN 55128
651-770-2757
kdroy@hotmail.com


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a_colo_native

   

Ken,

I have a piece of an original one you can have. I certainly would be
interested in having a correctly done replacemnet.

John

jfriese

   

Hi Ken,
Having just put my old windshield back in after a paint job, I have
the old rubber here (used, but with white line) and some extra from
the replacement rubber that Hugh sells. Let me know if you want it.
I'd be interested in some original looking stuff.

John Friese


--- In amphicar-lovers@y..., "Ken 'KD' Roy" wrote:
> Has anyone found a source for windshield rubber yet?
> Brain, how about you??
> If not, I found a place about 20 miles from me that makes molded
parts for
> cars & old cars are their speciality.
> I talked to the design guy & he said it costs less than $200 to make
the
> mold, & if we order enough, (a dozen or so),
> the cost should be between $50-$100 a windshield.
> They can even make the white beading so it looks original.
> If anyone's interested, let me know.
> Also, does anyone have a decent original as a sample??
> I don't have one, so I'd need to borrow one to give them.
>
> Ken Roy
> 4848 Gershwin Ave
> Oakdale MN 55128
> 651-770-2757
> kdroy@h...
>
>
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B Crombie

   

KD,
I went as far as calling Steele Rubber Products to inquire about die costs.
The guy I spoke to quoted me quite a range over the phone. Anywhere
from $300.00 to $2,000.00 for a die. Sounds like your lead is the way
to go. After little thought, I decided to not pursue it any further for
fear of
someone else coming up with the same item at a lower cost.

I would get a sample from John Friese from his leftovers he got from
Gordon's and one from John Bevins to compare the two. John Bevins sample
may be distorted due to it's age and if Gordon's is NOS or after
market/original
shape, then your die maker should be able to get very close to the desired
shape.

Be sure to ask, if you order it, whether or not you become the owner of
the die. I have worked with aluminum extruders in the past and own three
dies which allows no unauthorized use by any other extruders customers.

Put me down for two if you go through with this.

Thanks!
Brian Crombie


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken 'KD' Roy" <kdroy@hotmail.com>
To: <amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 8:29 AM
Subject: [amphicar-lovers] windshield rubber


> Has anyone found a source for windshield rubber yet?
> Brain, how about you??

Ken ''KD'' Roy

   

I received a pretty good response on pursuing the windshield rubber.
John Isetta stated he has worked with this company before.
I'm not going in the parts business,
so owning the rights isn't a big deal for me.
I'm just doing this on a break-even basis to help everyone who ordered
windshields from Brian.
If this works, after the 1st batch is made, people could just buy directly
from them.

John(minnow), John Friese, Gord Souter:
I need a good example of a windshield rubber, with the white beading, from
one of you to get measurements.
I assume they will have to cut it to get a cross-section of it.
Do you have anything like this that you could send me??

Till later....
Ken Roy
651-770-2757
kdroy@hotmail.com




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a_colo_native

   

> John(minnow), John Friese, Gord Souter:
> I need a good example of a windshield rubber, with the white
beading, from
> one of you to get measurements.
> I assume they will have to cut it to get a cross-section of it.
> Do you have anything like this that you could send me??


I have some things going in the mail this weekend, so I will toss in
a section I have to you as well. They can cut it if need be, I won't
need it back.

John Bevins

tommyintpa@aol.com

   

In a message dated 4/25/02 9:32:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
kdroy@hotmail.com writes:


> They can even make the white beading so it looks original.
> If anyone's interested, let me know.
> Also, does anyone have a decent original as a sample??
> I don't have one, so I'd need to borrow one to give them.
>
> Ken Roy
>

Hi, Sign me up for three. The white stripe is VERY important. I don't want no
stinkin all black gasket. Tommy in Tampa


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vaircrazy

   

Ken,
Put me down for one windshield rubber. Don't have windshield in yet
so now is the time to put new rubber on it.
Mike Bayman
4372 W. U.S. Hwy. 36
Urbana, Ohio 43078
937-652-2505




> They can even make the white beading so it looks original.
> If anyone's interested, let me know.
> Also, does anyone have a decent original as a sample??
> I don't have one, so I'd need to borrow one to give them.
>
> Ken Roy
> 4848 Gershwin Ave
> Oakdale MN 55128
> 651-770-2757
> kdroy@h...
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Ken ''KD'' Roy

   

For all of you who responded to my windshield rubber,
here's what I'm gonna do.
John & John are sending me some samples.
I'm going to take them to the molding place
& get a more accurate price.
Then I'll let everyone know, & take orders on them if it sounds good.
I've kept track of everyone that asked me for one so far.
Till later......Ken Roy



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Michael Echemann

   

Ken:
Put me down for one also.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken 'KD' Roy" <kdroy@hotmail.com>
To: <amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 9:32 AM
Subject: [amphicar-lovers] windshield rubber


>
> For all of you who responded to my windshield rubber,
> here's what I'm gonna do.
> John & John are sending me some samples.
> I'm going to take them to the molding place
> & get a more accurate price.
> Then I'll let everyone know, & take orders on them if it sounds good.
> I've kept track of everyone that asked me for one so far.
> Till later......Ken Roy
>
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