Grant MacPherson Posted April 9, 2021 Posted April 9, 2021 I have found a source to reproduce the yellow regulator caps and was wondering if there is any interest out there? If anyone is interested let me know, right now I am thinking $10.00 US but of coarse the more I order the lower the price. Quote
overdrive Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 I would like 2. How close to original will they look? Dan Quote
Grant MacPherson Posted April 12, 2021 Author Posted April 12, 2021 thanks everyone for the response. the fit is good still working on the finish and color. here is a picture of a sample test next to oem. Not good enough yet will post more pictures as it improves. 2 Quote
Andy's Auto Posted April 21, 2021 Posted April 21, 2021 I have a dealer installed small pump. Same head, but no tank. It has the cap. Quote
Dans '70 Z20 Posted May 18, 2021 Posted May 18, 2021 I will take (2) once you get fit & color right. Thanks for the leg work Grant. Dan Quote
Grant MacPherson Posted May 18, 2021 Author Posted May 18, 2021 He has a couple more samples for me to pickup, see if we a getting close. 3 Quote
Grant MacPherson Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 here is the latest attempt, fit is great, I think the color might be as close as it gets. Still trying to improve the finish. here is the latest sample. OEM on the left. Quote
overdrive Posted July 1, 2021 Posted July 1, 2021 If he can't get the color to match, we might have to settle for painting them. Dan Quote
Grant MacPherson Posted July 1, 2021 Author Posted July 1, 2021 Don't give up yet, we are still working on it, just not on the top of his list. Trying to keep the R&D costs down so this is a spare time project. I am also still working on the compressor diaphrams, I have had one in service for 2 years now but don't think it will stand up for the long hall. I have a found a source on better material and will try to mold it. Once I am happy with it I will post pictures. 2 Quote
Glen Posted July 3, 2021 Posted July 3, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 7:42 PM, Dtret said: Sizing looks good. But... ... but I’ll say it. That’s lemon and lime right there. Not even remotely close unless you’re colorblind. We appreciate the effort, though. Overdrive is practical when he says we might have to settle for painting them. Quote
Grant MacPherson Posted July 3, 2021 Author Posted July 3, 2021 I am color blind, LOL. I can tell that they don't match, but it is more than just color, the finish is rough so I had them increase the thickness and the density so that they will polish to a smother finish. Hopefully something back next week. 1 Quote
Dtret Posted July 3, 2021 Posted July 3, 2021 You just keep plugging away. Fit and finish is first. The color will come later. Other than the color they do look pretty dang good in the pictures Quote
Grant MacPherson Posted July 20, 2021 Author Posted July 20, 2021 another failed attempt today, color was a lot closer but the material was too brittle to stretch onto the valve. Haven't given up yet and will keep you posted. Quote
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