FS: Lightweight front crash bar with integrated tow hook

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

I am reaching out to a few local fabrication shops and seeing if i can strike a deal to get these made, and powder coated. I will let you guys know what I come up with. Currently quoting a batch of 25. It would probably be a one and done type of order. because as my experience with the ground cables... once the 20 people who want them buy them.. Then you end up with a bunch of ornaments on the shelf.

[Scooter18155]

Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I am reaching out to a few local fabrication shops and seeing if i can strike a deal to get these made, and powder coated. I will let you guys know what I come up with. Currently quoting a batch of 25. It would probably be a one and done type of order. because as my experience with the ground cables... once the 20 people who want them buy them.. Then you end up with a bunch of ornaments on the shelf.

Here’s someone that already makes them both front and rear. I have thier front one and have no complaints. Made you can contact them and get a deal done for ordering so many from them. I’d be interested in a rear one myself.
https://www.leftcoast32.com/shop-per...point-receiver

[truepatriotmjm]

Originally Posted by Scooter18155

Here’s someone that already makes them both front and rear. I have thier front one and have no complaints. Made you can contact them and get a deal done for ordering so many from them. I’d be interested in a rear one myself.
https://www.leftcoast32.com/shop-per...point-receiver

That dude doesn't respond to messages, answer the phone, and everything says Out of Stock so wondering if he is even still in business.

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I am reaching out to a few local fabrication shops and seeing if i can strike a deal to get these made, and powder coated. I will let you guys know what I come up with. Currently quoting a batch of 25. It would probably be a one and done type of order. because as my experience with the ground cables... once the 20 people who want them buy them.. Then you end up with a bunch of ornaments on the shelf.

Thanks for doing this!

[Scooter18155]

Originally Posted by truepatriotmjm

That dude doesn't respond to messages, answer the phone, and everything says Out of Stock so wondering if he is even still in business.

Maybe it was a few years ago I dealt with them. They were responsive when I messaged them. They were out of stock when I ordered my front bar and I messaged them and they told me they make them per order. But yeah if you don’t get a response at all maybe your right.

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by Scooter18155

Maybe it was a few years ago I dealt with them. They were responsive when I messaged them. They were out of stock when I ordered my front bar and I messaged them and they told me they make them per order. But yeah if you don’t get a response at all maybe your right.

I reached out to him and we are working on the details to see if it makes sense.

I will keep my local machine shops in mind while I work this. If i had a mandrel pipe bender and a little more skill with the welder I would just make them myself, but I'm not sure that they would be resale quality. My welds are good enough for me, but I am sure others would disagree.

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

I've got a solid lead on this project, is everyone in agreement that they want to use the zl1 addons tow hook?

Also, I need to gauge interest on who on this page still wants a crash bar. I have worked out a deal with a vendor RSM and we are going to build a prototype now, and they will ship it to me to test fit on my camaro with the tow hook. I will be purchasing all of the units up front. Will keep you guys updated. But feedback would be appreciated.

[olblue75]

I would be interested if as long as they’re not 400 or 500 a piece.

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I've got a solid lead on this project, is everyone in agreement that they want to use the zl1 addons tow hook?

Also, I need to gauge interest on who on this page still wants a crash bar. I have worked out a deal with a vendor RSM and we are going to build a prototype now, and they will ship it to me to test fit on my camaro with the tow hook. I will be purchasing all of the units up front. Will keep you guys updated. But feedback would be appreciated.

I am in as long as the price is reasonable. And yes to the tow hook. Thank you sir for your contributions.

[fnhowe84]

im in on the bar, i can take or leave the toe hooker

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Concerns on price are noted. I am here to support my community and make a buck. Not looking to get rich.

Tow hook would be purchased seperately. But they will develop the crash bar with the Zl1addons tow hook as the standard. I am ordering one and having it sent to them for fitment.

They told me that if this project is successful, they will be interested in making a rear crash bar as well.

This project may take a little time but it looks like I have 3 interested so far.
Front bar
-Olblue75
-SlowLs1
-Fnhowe84
- 500hpbluez28
-Deftones - 2 pieces
- ScottyD

Rear bar
-Scooter18155
-Olblue75
-Shodown
-Fnhowe84

[Scooter18155]

I would be interested in a rear crash bar myself if it gets that far. I already have a front one already.

[olblue75]

Would be interested in rear bar as well again depending on price.

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Just for context. I ordered a ZL1 addons tow hook and sent it to RSM on Friday. So they are going to test fit and make me a prototype to test fit on my car. If all goes well, I'll approve the sample and get a small run made up for you guys. They will be branded RSM. I'll keep you guys updated as much as possible.