Anyone Interested in a set of Cal-Tracs?

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  1. mavman427

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    I'm making a set of custom Cal-Tracs traction bars for my senior project in college and I was curious if anyone else wanted a set. This is an important project so there will be a lot of high-grade engineering and fabrication going on here, not just simple guess and weld type stuff. The quality will be high and they will be built for high horsepower applications. I will have access to CNC machines and just about anything I want for this project. If you buy a set of these from the original manufacturers, they run about $320 + shipping. Mine would likely have to be cheaper than that to attract potential buyers. I'll get back to you with a price on these in a few weeks after I get the engineering done and figure out material prices as well as how much labor I will have to put in for each set. If anyone would be willing to buy a set of these right now, let me know so I can get a general idea on the level of interest.
     
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    Are you currently attending Cal Poly? If so, are you a Mech. Eng. major?
     
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    I'll get back to you in a few weeks when I see a price. :D
     
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    me too:)
     
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    price pending
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    Yes, and Yes. :D

    If this turns out to be feasible, pricing will most likely be a little below the official versions. If it's more than that, I probably won't make any extra sets because I doubt anyone would want them at that price.
     
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    Yes, let us know the price. Remember, this is to aid your education. Not make a profit, right? :D
     
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    Boy, maybe I need to throw Dan Starnes' name in here to hook people on these :). Once you guys see the prototype, I'll be overrun with requests :D.
     
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    i might be interested in a set to let you "hone" your skills...frank...:bouncy:
     
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    Price pending yes. You should take a note from Ward on this one. He had 10 sets of custom billet door sill plates made and never made a cent(well maybe a couple):clap: Now that is what being and owning a maverick is all about. Did my guilt trip work????;)
     
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    I'm very interested if the price is right.
     
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    If you copy Cal Tracs design and sell these things you could open yourself up to a patent lawsuit.
     
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    Interested, price pending.......
     
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    Also interested based on price

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