Billet gas cap status???

[patriot68]

news????????

[MickyT]

Please!!!!

[eville]

you better be careful... you might get :spank2: if you ask...

[neki67]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Chrome-Aircraft-Boltin-Gas-Cap-Set-Parts-4-Harley_W0QQitemZ290064441847QQihZ019QQcategoryZ355 63QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

[Larry Callahan]

After x-mas I'll dive 100% into this. There has been so muh stuff going on since Pigeion Forge.

[streetk14]

After x-mas I'll dive 100% into this. There has been so muh stuff going on since Pigeion Forge.


It's after Christmas...... :poke:

[paul67]

Don't be rotten :naughty:

[Larry Callahan]

I'll call the guy again. I've sent him a new filler boot that goes between the tail panel and the truck. It's being changed to fit in the boot so there is no sealing issue with exhaust fumes, rain water e.t.c. in the trunk. I hope to have news soon.

[Steve1968LS2]

You guys didn't get yours??????

[Bry68]

Any idea when this will be for sale to anyone that wants one?

[LMDGUY]

I dont know what you guys are talking about but let me see a pic of the product :smoke:

[streetk14]

You guys didn't get yours??????


:lol:

[got6spd?]

any news on the cap or has everyone just given up?

[eville]

the cap.... ha... ha...

[6'9"Witha69]

Think . . . Unicorn!

[got6spd?]

did i not get the memo on the cap? anybody have any news about it?

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

i got mine!

[got6spd?]

how and where?

[Jaymz]

Ok that's it, I give up! :poke:

[got6spd?]

their's a conspiracy goin around, is their even a cap? :rolleyes: Don't get it; how have some of you recieved yours? Is their some secret vendor or something?
:nopity:

[cad]

I forgot all about it....ah hah....I figured out the plan.

[Larry Callahan]

I will call for an update in the morning on my way to work. I have to call around 6am to catch them before they go home.

[got6spd?]

any news?:rolleyes:

[got6spd?]

still waiting :fingersx:

[neki67]

Attached pictures were taken 'bout a week ago.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15859&d=1172699347

Anything looking familiar?

[Damn True]

What the? Is this like the Mason's or something? Some sort of secret society?

[neki67]

It's fully functionable. No photoshop, no mock up. (Just in case somebody might get the wrong idea :hmm: )

[Larry Callahan]

still waiting :fingersx:

I've been playing phone tag with them. I will try again now.

[Yelcamino]

I will try again now.

Well? :poke:

:smoke:

[Yelcamino]

Sorry Larry, I just couldn't resist!

Herb

[zbugger]

I'm getting the feeling waiting for the gas cap is like waiting for a stripper to move her hands when she covers her boobs after taking off her top. Guys are drooling, holding their pants, breaking a sweat, ALL in anticipation of the prize.

[got6spd?]

good analogy

[neki67]

I'm getting the feeling waiting for the gas cap is like waiting for a stripper to move her hands when she covers her boobs after taking off her top. Guys are drooling, holding their pants, breaking a sweat, ALL in anticipation of the prize.

Her hands are already down for quite some time, you're just looking in the wrong direction. Perhaps too much focus on another area??

[got6spd?]

status?????????

[ill steez]

i needs me a gas cap.

[got6spd?]

so i'm about to start the body work on my 68 and I kind of need to know if i need to do any metal work to accept the billet cap. I guess I'll just run an ss cap for now but I'm not giving up on this whole billet cap ordeal.:machine: :seizure: please, any info!

[neki67]

You don't have to change the body work. The outer ring of the cap fits right in the hole for the original gap.

[Cruiser]

Just read on a Penny post there is supposed be news..........soon. I hope it's really soon!!

[ill steez]

seriously, who can i talk to for one of these things... can someone pm me or something...

[BMF Machine]

You don't have to change the body work. The outer ring of the cap fits right in the hole for the original gap.


Dang, to me it sounds as though someone is making them? Maybe not Larry's Dude, but somebody is? I almost feel like quiting my dayjob? I could retire making gas caps? Larry; please give these dudes some info? Or send me a blue print and my dayjob is done!lol
:barf: I have read about these caps for around two years. They are sweet! So are Steve'os hood hinges and Steve'os gas cap? (Bad Penny; Sweet Camaro!)

Somebody, please let the cat out of the bag on these things; PLEASE!

[neki67]

Somebody, please let the cat out of the bag on these things; PLEASE!

Did that more than a year ago already, but it seems you're all afraid of the kitty . . . . . .

[BMF Machine]

Did that more than a year ago already, but it seems you're all afraid of the kitty . . . . . .


I am not afraid of anything; LEO (Except Rosie Odonnel?)

I do not need a cap? It just seems as though some people do not know where to go?

[patriot68]

Bueller, Bueller, Bueller, Bueller, ?????

[neki67]

Don't want to steal any bussiness of the founder of this great forum.

So a little searching through my old posts will do the trick and separate the ones who really want this cap (NOW) from the more patient people.

[Larry Callahan]

Well, I know everyone has heard this but, I have played phone tag for the last two days. I hope to have good news in the morning or at least get a date I will have them.

[Bry68]

How do you keep an idiot in suspense? I'll tell you tomorrow.

[Larry Callahan]

lol.

[68sixspeed]

At the rate these are going, they are going to be out of style by the time they are out...

Larry- need help? I have a new cnc being put on a truck heading my way monday, so if you need something made up, let me know.

[BMF Machine]

I have had a 2004 HAAS 40 X 16 TM-2, in my Dads shed, for three years; It was new when I got it? I also have a 2002 HAAS SL-10 lathe in our shed as well.

[68sixspeed]

nice "shed".

[BMF Machine]

nice "shed".


Yep, no kidding? Dave Tucker; the president of HAAS came to visit my shed. He designed and built the first HAAS rotary tables in his Garage? Now he sells about 800 machines a month? You would not believe how many Haas's are in Barns. Why pay the overhead of a building? IMO. Many good machinists' buy a couple and go to work for theirselves. I am still trying to get out of my dayjob; but the two together = a lot of money! And two kids do not allow me to excell at my shop, and keep my day job?

Anyway, yes it is not a VF series Mill. A VF that size would weigh in around 12,000-14,000 lbs. My mill weighs 5700 lbs? I had to get it through 300 or 400 feet of muddy field. I could not afford to have a Padget crane take the sheds roof of and bring a VF series in from the road. The TM-2 is still a completely awsome product, just like every HAAS every made. 6000 RPM 150 IPM feedrate max. Does everything a big one does, just not quite as fast. But I run them, I program them, I design, I box the parts, I heat treat the parts, I saw the stock, I do all my own Invoices and receipts, I drove the forklift; There is little, or no overhead, at my shop. So my prices are still very reasonable.

And that makes it a very CooL "Shed"!!!!!!!!!!!!

:bicycle:

[68sixspeed]

cool... I started 11 years ago with my business partner in a 1-1/2 bay garage with a bridgeport mill and a lathe, used it for tooling work, bought a small shop (4000sq ft), then about 3-4 years ago moved up to a bigger place (~8000 sq ft), keep buying more stuff, growing, etc. I looked at the Haas, bought several prototraks, and just ordered a Hurco VM-2 40x18x18 machining center, mainly because it was built a lot heavier than the haas and has easier programming, but I do like the haas stuff.

[BMF Machine]

cool... I started 11 years ago with my business partner in a 1-1/2 bay garage with a bridgeport mill and a lathe, used it for tooling work, bought a small shop (4000sq ft), then about 3-4 years ago moved up to a bigger place (~8000 sq ft), keep buying more stuff, growing, etc. I looked at the Haas, bought several prototraks, and just ordered a Hurco VM-2 40x18x18 machining center, mainly because it was built a lot heavier than the haas and has easier programming, but I do like the haas stuff.


Ouch? Touché? :enguard:
Damn that hurt??:box:
I guess I just got knocked out,lolol.
Oh well, take this:fart:

Yes, I am going for the same thing? Eventually?? I am running production for Alcoa at the moment, when my machines are paid for, I know I will be back out on my own.(4 and 1/2 years and counting!) For now the second baby and the first child; as well as the day job, keep me to damn busy!

:secret: I disagree on a HAAS being light, IMO. I also think the conversational programming is limited and more time consuming than G-Code. But I started programming in 1993, on a pad of paper with a pencil for days doing math. I have never really ran a conversation, except in my journeyman's schooling. I did not like the way it asked questions, I would rather tell the machine what to do? Not it ask me how?

I was cheap labor at the time and it taught me a great deal about what the machine needs to know. It was a small job shop and they would never have spent money for software? I got my Journeyman’s card and worked there Nine Years? Great experience!

Then I went to this mold/tooling/Space shuttle parts (the coolest thing I ever made!) Place. I learned Mastercam to a degree, but mastered feature cam to a science!:throw: I thought if I can keep three machines running for this guy, then why can’t I run three for myself? Well, here I am, waiting for the big Payback?

My Day job just bought a HAAS, TSC,300psi coolant, 50 taper VF-6 64 x 32 x 30; over 15,000 LBS. It was 180,000. Give or take. You talk about a massive machine. I may never quit because I love running that thing. It has the Reinshaw auto tool setter and work probe. That is the neatest thing I ever used. I was so against it when the boss said he ordered it, but now I believe it is as priceless as software and a computer. It has a 14 inch step in front of it, I would say about 12 feet tall? It is a MONSTER! It has the 90 degree mounted 30 position tool changer. It is so nice to have those things out of my way, for once in 14 years?:seizure:

Anyway I could go on and on but I got to work in the morning? That is B.S. I hate my dayjob!(except for the big cool haas,:drool: run one, you will never think about another mill; it is like a Cincinati in 1942, the best. Plus you are supporting a guy just like you or me. They laughed at him, (DaveTucker Pesident of HAAS), at his first machine show in 1988. He had a VF-1 that he designed and built. Now look at him, and most of the ones that were laughing, are now Bankrupt,lol)

[68sixspeed]

No sword-play intended... I thought that was a cool looking shop. And the Haas are really nice-- it was one of our tougher decisions... I liked the versitility of conversational dxf converter and g-code on the Hurco, and the heavier casting, that's all. Neither are Okuma's or high end machines, but also far from the bottom of the barrell either. Wait for that payback.. it does eventually happen. Job-shops are a tough business as I'm sure you know, I found better luck with more of a product/service business, but I have several friends with pretty big shops that started just how you and I did. I was lucky enough to make the jump when I was younger and didn't have as many personal bills (mortgage!), and even then it was tough to make the jump and there have been a lot of tight years along the way. You'll make it- quality equipment is a big part of the formula and as you said, once that's paid for itself, it will make the next move eaier. Best of luck. It's always cool to chat with someone in simlar businesses to see what they are running, what they like and don't like. So, let's put our mutual talents together and see if we can get Larry what he needs, if he needs the help- that's where this all started...

Larry-- need parts?? That was kind of my initial offer- I don't mind slipping in some fun parts on nights/weekends- not looking to make a buck, just help. -Dan

[BMF Machine]

:woot:

[Cruiser]

Gas caps?? Dates? Prices?

[Bulldog455]

Okay, Im in, my turn....Any word on the gas caps. You know I could contract a hitman :box2: to find out something for us...:naughty:

[mdprovee]

Any news?????????

[Cruiser]

News?? Give us something.............

[Larry Callahan]

I will call at 6am and see what he says. I so should have just made them myself and still might. Work is slow at the shop now.

[Bry68]

Any idea of a ballpark figure for what this is going to cost and what is included? Thanks.

[got6spd?]

Hello, is there anybody in there?

[Larry Callahan]

Any idea of a ballpark figure for what this is going to cost and what is included? Thanks.

They will be locking and should come with everything youy need including a template and the proper drill bit to drill a few new holes.

There will be a vent available but it will be a seperate item since not everyone will need them.

My goal is to sell as many as possible and hope to make it as close to the same price as buying a complete stock setup as I can. I hope in $199 to $220 range but that's not set in stone yet.

[Cruiser]

Price sounds great!! I bought some more project stuff, so the ol cap can will have to wait for savings to come in again. Should not be long though!!

Joe

[mdprovee]

Any status?

[trapin]

Larry, you're a much more patient man than I am...or than any of us are for that matter. These bozo's have had 4 years (yes...it's going on 4 years now) to make a gas cap. A gas cap, Larry.....A GAS CAP!!!!!!! I mean for the love of God already...it can't be THAT hard. Detroit Speed designed an entire sub frame and front suspension in half that time. Unacceptable...totally unacceptable.

Larry, the time has come. Pull the plug on these jokers and get Modo Innovations, Ring Bros, or Marquez Design involved. Seriously...you don't need that other company. You've got some wonderful resources here, get them involved.

Sorry for the "soap box" moment but good Lord I've been following this saga about as long as I've been following the Sopranos. It's been a long time. Too long.

Just my $.02 to go along with the other $.02 I know I've already thrown in.

[camcojb]

Larry, you're a much more patient man than I am...or that any of us are for that matter. These bozo's have had 4 years (yes...it's going on 4 years now) to make a gas cap. A gas cap, Larry.....A GAS CAP!!!!!!! I mean for the love of God already...it can't be THAT hard. Detroit Speed designed an entire sub frame and front suspension in half that time. Unacceptable...totally unacceptable.

Larry, the time has come. Pull the plug on these jokers and get Modo Innovations, Ring Bros, or Marquez Design involved. Seriously...you don't need that other company. You've got some wonderful resources here, get them involved.

Sorry for the "soap box" moment but good Lord I've been following this saga about as long as I've been following the Sopranos. It's been a long time. Too long.

Just my $.02 to go along with the other $.02 I know I've already thrown in.

agreed. The infamous "missing caps" from the PT dinner happened the year before I started going to SEMA, and I've been there the last 4 years.

Jody

[68 SuperRam]

Could not agree more.

[got6spd?]

ditto

[Larry Callahan]

I hope to have some news today. I will call them on my break. I plan to try and buy the center locking cap from them and make the rest myself.

[awr68]

Larry, did you get my email? I need a reply please! :)

[Larry Callahan]

I spoke to the cap company yesterday and have promising news. The move to a new larger building is complete, the acquisition of the company that did their anodizing went well and they are ready to get back to our cap. The owner has scheduled a meeting for Monday with his engineers and he will call me on Tuesday with an update.

[trapin]

Well....I can tell you this much, I need one of those caps real soon. If there is any welding, I gotta get my hands on it now so I can do the welding and put my welder up for sale so that I can buy more parts. The cap is essentially keeping my welder off the market. I know a source where I can get a cap like that that requires a little bit of welding, but I'd like to buy it from you and give you the business. If they don't require welding, then I could just sell my Miller now and wait to get one of yours. But who's to say I'm not going to be waiting another 3 or 4 years to get this thing? I may regret the day I sold the welder if it turns out I need that cap and I'm real close to getting the car running. I'm in a dilemma here. But this much is certain...this car needs one of those caps to fit the theme. I absolutely MUST have one.

You get these things produced, Larry and you're going to be in a windfall of cash. I guarantee it.

I can hold off maybe another month, but after that I gotta pull the trigger.

[Marty G Cars]

I'll buy two caps and overnight you the $$$ if there is any progress, but like many, I'm still waitin (just not holdin my breath)

[patriot68]

how bout some news to start the week off..

[Cruiser]

Any news to start the middle of the week off?

[ill steez]

ive been waiting a while for this... i hope i can get in to the first batch made...

[Damn True]

Any news to polish the week off?

[Larry Callahan]

No word yet. I played phone tag the last few days. I will call him again in an hour.

[hlaisure]

I would like to purchase one of these gas caps if possible.
if not can you supply some rough dimensions of the componets and i will source the cap and build the housing myself.

Thanks
Harold Laisure

[awr68]

No word yet. I played phone tag the last few days. I will call him again in an hour.

Boy those guys are hard to get ahold of...sure you want to do business with them??

I need a couple in the next month as I have two projects going to paint and then fa speedy final assembly!!

[Cruiser]

Word?

[patriot68]

:throw::banghead:

[mdprovee]

any news????

[JMitch19]

bump before it goes off the first page and is lost forever....

[Larry Callahan]

I got wrapped up in YearOne stuff. I'll call them Tuesday morning.

[patriot68]

tuesdays almost over

[Larry Callahan]

I left a message. I'll try again in the morning.

[eville]

tuesdays almost over

You didn't get yours yet? They're awesome!:lol:

But seriously, I think we should all cut Larry a little break. Obviously he's extremely busy. I for one am greatful for all the work he does around here. The gas cap is cool and I'll be first in line when they're available, but us hounding him to get it done isn't going to make it happen any faster. He's not going to get a bunch of these made and then put them on a shelf in his garage an forget about them. I'm sure he could use the profit for car projects.

Thanks Larry let me know when the caps are done. I'll gladly send my money in.

[ill steez]

i would be willing to send some money in now if there was a guarantee that i would get some parts within a month.

but yes, i know how it is to be busy, and dont want to harass you too much with something that should just be a hobby

[hlaisure]

Larry
I was just wondering if there was any news on when we can purchase these caps.

Thanks for all of your efforts
Harold Laisure

[got6spd?]

come on guy's, we can't let this thread get too far down the list or we'll have to wait "forever" for larry's replies. lol

[Larry Callahan]

Sorry guys. We have been wrapped up in a small construction project that has taken WAY too long. I'll get back into the cap.

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[Cruiser]

Umm is that the new storage area for the gas caps when they get made?

Looks like it should hold a few of them!! They must be on the way very soon if you are constructing the shiping/recieving area. :thankyou:

Joe

[Larry Callahan]

Umm is that the new storage area for the gas caps when they get made?

Looks like it should hold a few of them!! They must be on the way very soon if you are constructing the shiping/recieving area. :thankyou:

Joe

Yeah that's it.. And to get the boxes of shirts out of the hallway. lol

[trapin]

Larry...I'm going to take a chance on ya bud. I'm going to put the welder up for sale here soon and just stick a stock gas cap on for now. I figure I'm probably 2 years away from running anyway.

Now...if 2 years goes by and there's still no gas caps, I'm going to personally fly out to California and visit the shop that you hired so I
can rip someones head off. LOL!!!!

[Larry Callahan]

LOL!!! I should have a cal back today at 9:30 I hope... I also hope to have plenty of them before SEMA.

[awr68]

Larry the room turned out very nice!

[Larry Callahan]

Now I just need to stock it. lol

[awr68]

Now I just need to stock it. lol

With a crib and diapers!! J/K shirts, hats, and fuel caps will do just fine!! BTW, Bryce has just about outgrown his PT shirt!! Man they grow up quick!!

See ya in a few months!! :cheers:

[trapin]

In a few months?

Anthony...you heading out to Pigeon Forge in September?

I'll be out there with Roger Poirer and Jason Marsa (jmarsa).

[Cruiser]

I spotted one of these caps in Little Rock last night on some Red 67 Camaro owned by some guy named Charley. Caps look great in person!!

[Larry Callahan]

Thanks and I hope to hear how it worked. It's the first real world test with many differnt gas stations and nozzles. I hope it worked well and Charley is not pissed at me. LOL!

[Charley Lillard]

I want to thank Larry for letting me have his prototype cap in order to get the Red Witch finished. No, it wasn't the one that was stolen at the Pro-touring dinner. It worked great and looks perfect. It filled as fast as I could fill it and was nice to have a cap that locked. My new favorite cap for my favorite car. Thanks again Larry.

[patriot68]

bump

[trapin]

There's a windfall of cash that's just waiting to get into Larry's bank account if he can get them done soon. This is probably the most anticipated component in the history of Pro-Touring.

...well, at least for us '67-'68 owners it is.

[got6spd?]

ditto

[Larry Callahan]

LOL! I hope to have some news on Monday and a web site with more info real soon.

[awr68]

In a few months?

Anthony...you heading out to Pigeon Forge in September?

I'll be out there with Roger Poirer and Jason Marsa (jmarsa).

No, I was talking about SEMA. Once the car is done I hope to join in on some of the fun you guys have though!! Really would love to do HRPT!!

[67SSDan]

Hmmmm... maybe Charley could post some pictures of RW with the new cap... you know... to tide us all over.

[camcojb]

Hmmmm... maybe Charley could post some pictures of RW with the new cap... you know... to tide us all over.

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[Larry Callahan]

I have talked with the guy making them for me and we may have a date nailed down for them in a day or two.

[got6spd?]

sweet