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3-V4
Starting Member
Netherlands
26 Posts |  Posted - 03 Jun 2013 : 16:39:35  
| Hi,
First let me introduce myself.
I'm a dutch SAAB v4 enthusiast and own 3 V4's.
A '77 95 (slightly modified), a '73 Sonett (almost standard) and a '79 96 (a dutch lim. edition, waiting restoration).
Since a long time I'm searching aluminium rocker covers like the SAH ones. SAH rocker covers are very rare and when they are for sale, they are not cheap.
Now, I found a company who can make aluminium rocker covers. The problem is they are not in their standard program since the "limited interest" in V4 covers.
To make a batch, there must be interest in a minimum quantity of 5 sets.
In the Netherlands are in total 2 interested. So I''m looking for at least 3 more enthusiast.
This is the company:
http://jrcast.com/
In the website you can see an example of the cologne V6.
The company is in Ireland. So the next problem that the company needs a head, inletmanifold and a cover to make the aluminium covers. Shipping from the Netherlands is expensive for such a heavy package. May be there is an Irish V4 owner to borrow the parts if there is enough interest to make a batch?
Thanks |
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hillbilly
V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom
225 Posts | Posted - 04 Jun 2013 : 20:59:06
| | Hello and welcome, I am not interested in alloy rocker covers however I would like to see the finished articles, so if this takes off please post some pics. |  |
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beta
V4 Fanatic
Ireland
278 Posts | Posted - 05 Jun 2013 : 21:38:21
| | Hi There post up your email address and I will drop you a line. I may be able to help with covers and manifold, I wonder what the price breaks would be for a larger batch size ? | |
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3-V4
Starting Member
Netherlands
26 Posts | Posted - 06 Jun 2013 : 15:47:44
| Hi beta, I sent you an email. Thanks.
Price for one set when a batch of 5 is made, is 155 ponds.
I don't know what the price will be for a larger batch size.
Till now there seems to be little interest. Didn't expect that.
hillbilly, when a batch is made i post some pics. | |
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IrishV4
Starting Member
Ireland
31 Posts | Posted - 11 Jun 2013 : 19:52:00
| I am happy to lend the company the required items if necessary.
Jim. |
Edited by - IrishV4 on 11 Jun 2013 19:52:46 | |
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beta
V4 Fanatic
Ireland
278 Posts | Posted - 11 Jun 2013 : 21:30:11
| Hi Jim
That's great, I was going to drop you a line on this, it looks like they are local to you.I will give Henk your contact details if that's ok.
Compared to the S&R prices they seem like good value.
Paul | |
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thesaabologist
V4 Fanatic
319 Posts | Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 07:41:39
| Do they plan to 'SAAB' logo them, 'S&H" logo them or no text?
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1964 Bullnose
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pchristy
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1790 Posts | Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 09:50:31
| I might well be interested in a set - I can't stop my standard ones leaking!
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Pete
"Duct tape is like the Force: It has a light side and a dark side, and it binds the Universe together!" | |
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Tristared
V4 Fan
United Kingdom
186 Posts | Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 10:44:44
| | I'd be interested in a pair - depending on design... | |
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beta
V4 Fanatic
Ireland
278 Posts | Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 13:16:38
| Hi Henk
I don't want to hijack this but...I wonder if we should be looking at how much he would charge for a batch of 10? I think pricing would be better if colouring and lettering was the same on all. Postage rates appear high, perhaps post to 1 address in Uk and 1 in Holland. I am local enough to them so could make own arrangements? | |
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3-V4
Starting Member
Netherlands
26 Posts | Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 16:41:36
| Hi Paul,
As I wrote in the email feel free to contact John about further arrangements. The intention is that is making a batch. How I don't mind  .
According to his website you can choose your own lettering and you can choose from 3 colors. But maybe it is cheaper as we keep it standard.
Personal I going for the non standard  .
Maybe plain is an option so you paint them your self. For my 95V4 I want opal green covers with SAAB V4 lettering, if possible.
Jim, perfect that you will lend the items to the company.
At this time there is interest in 6 sets. So the min of 5 we have achieved. |
Edited by - 3-V4 on 12 Jun 2013 17:00:45 | |
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beta
V4 Fanatic
Ireland
278 Posts | Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 16:56:58
| Hi Henk
I get your drift now , he won't make any covers until he gets enough orders from people to make a batch of 5 ! | |
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3-V4
Starting Member
Netherlands
26 Posts | Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 17:12:47
| Hi Paul,
I understand you contacted John? |
Edited by - 3-V4 on 12 Jun 2013 17:22:44 | |
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72sonett3
V4 Fanatic
Spain
269 Posts | |
3-V4
Starting Member
Netherlands
26 Posts | Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 18:13:31
| Note, the covers in the upper foto are not made by Redmond metalcasting.
I have sent John from Redmond metalcasting an email for further information (lettering, color etc.). | |
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3-V4
Starting Member
Netherlands
26 Posts | Posted - 13 Jun 2013 : 15:23:38
| Here is a foto of SAH-covers
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Aluminium rocker covers
