Re: [DML] Polyurethane suspension parts.

[Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxxxxxxx>]

That's great Tom, but the exchange rate from Poland is not much better than The Netherlands!



--- On Sun, 8/24/08, Tom Niemczewski <dmctom@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


> John,
> 
> Why are those molds so expensive? They do not need to be
> made of solid gold!
> I am in the process of making all the rubber bushings out
> of polyurethane. 
> I'm having them made for my new frame.
> If someone is interested I can have them make some more.
> No, there is no 
> $600 mold needed. Actually, the mold costs just a few
> dollars. The problem 
> is with the metal components of a bushing. In case of the
> control arm 
> bushings it's easy... all that is needed is a metal
> sleeve. With the TAB 
> bushing it will be a little more complicated. I'm also
> working on making new 
> motor and transmission mounts. Since polyurethane can be
> molded to any shape 
> and any hardness I believe this will be a great
> improvement. I just need the 
> metal parts fabricated first and then the poly bushing will
> be molded on 
> that.
> 
> 
> Tom Niemczewski
> vin 6149 (in Poland!)
> Google earth: 52°25'17.30"N 21°
> 1'58.00"E
> dmctom@xxxxxxxxx
> www.deloreana.com



      

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