Defroster Elbows for Henry J and Darrin

[shel]

To all of those who responded to Big Dave's inquiry, and to those who might have an interest in replacement defrost elbows, the project is still active. Sorry I haven't been updating regularly, but the mold has been made and I am expecting parts in about 2 weeks. I did receive a 1st article and it did look nice. Price still not locked in until all of the costs are in, but shouldn't be more than $30 apiece.
Thanks for your patience.
Shel

ps: I want to mention that the mold is a temporary one (thus the reason I could afford to have the elbows made) and is only good for around 30 parts, so keep watching this tread for ordering info. I think they will go fast.

[Fid]

Thanks for keeping on this.  I'm sure I speak for others when I tell you that I appreciate it.

[njpatera]

Yes, Thank you!

[darrin502]

I will buy at least 5 pair now.
Hope you can get it done.
Lee

[darrin502]

Post on Darrin link might get some more orders.

[darrin502]

Any news on the heater elbows?

[shel]

Just to clarify...I personally don't have any knowledge of what heaters were used in the Darrin cars, so I can't claim that this elbow I'm having reproduced will fit that cars heater. The heater in my HJ is the 100171 model and uses the elbows of concern. Of course, the part number/s in the parts book (there are 2) is for an elbow with flex ducting attached, and I don't know if there is a p/n for the elbow by itself. I don't have a Darrin parts book, so I don't know what heater/s were used.
Please advise/confirm that the Darrin did/didn't use the 100171 heater so that I'm, at least, straight.
Thanks,
Shel

[Terry T]

HJ and Darrin use same elbows

[shel]

Thanks, Terry, for the confirmation. 18 elbows are to be shipped to me today. Additional parts to follow ASAP. As soon as I receive them, I'll advise as to how much and how to order. Thanks, all, for your patience.
Shel

[njpatera]

thank you for the update!

[darrin502]

Hope i am in the first group let me know.
leeabrahams@cox.net

Thanks
Lee

[shel]

The good news is I received 17 parts. The bad news is I only received 17 parts. Demand looks to be over 40. 5 pieces have been committed. 12 are left for dispersal. I've notified the 1st three interested parties of parts availability and await their reply. Price is $35 each and free shipping. I'm trying to reach Adam Harder (he runs the parts scheme) to see if the club would work with my supplier and order to stock for club members. No word yet.
Thanks all for the interest and patience.
Shel

[darrin502]

I contacted Adam and he said the Mfg fund has interes in the elbows. If you wsnt to pass this to the Mfg fund let me know
leeabrahams@cox.net

[BigDave LM6174]

Shel,
Wow, we were right when we predicted there would be a demand for them.  I hope the manufacturing fund can help and get this to be a regular product in inventory after the initial demand.

[darrin502]

Adam said that it isn't practical with a mold that only lasts for 30 peices.