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Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« on: August 26, 2016, 01:38:45 AM »
Forum Members, We have found a local manufacturer that sounds like he can reproduce the 90 degree elbows for the heater ducts for HJ and Darrin.  I have a excellent one that is soft rubber that will be used as mold.  (Pictures) 

We are looking for rough idea of how many would be interested in purchasing pair of elbows for their car.  No commitment, just trying to figure out a idea of a initial production run.  Hoping to keep cost reasonable depending on the quantity ordered on initial run.

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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2016, 06:01:20 AM »
3 sets

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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2016, 06:10:57 AM »
In the past, they were sold for $50/ by a fellow KF'er.
That seemed to be high but it was the only game in town.

Keep them below that and you'll probably sell a lot.

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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2016, 06:39:01 AM »
Both my J and Darrin could use new ones. I'm in.

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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2016, 07:28:01 AM »
I'd buy a set for sure!
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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2016, 03:47:46 PM »
I'll take a set.

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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2016, 10:00:14 PM »
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they were sold for $50/ by a fellow KF'er.
 

If I'm thinking of the same one, their last appearance were in his 2010 catalog and they were listed for $30 apiece. Even then I passed as I chose to fund other things. I'd gladly pay that now.
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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2016, 10:28:02 AM »
Thanks for the replies, we will be working on getting them produced.

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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2016, 02:09:52 PM »
i'll take 3 pair

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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2016, 06:56:37 AM »
I'll take a pair.
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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2016, 04:31:31 PM »
I'll take two pairs.

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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2016, 11:49:29 AM »
Prototype is in the works, project has moved forward.  Will update soon on the project.
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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2016, 01:46:46 PM »
Thanks Dave!
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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2016, 08:25:00 PM »
Yes please
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Re: Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2016, 02:31:44 PM »
Anything to report on this Dave?
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