<VV> Small Scale Metal stamping knowledge anyone?

[Ken Wildman]

At 09:42 AM 12/16/2006, LonzoVair at aol.com wrote:
>Hey guys,
>I know this is a "way out there" question, but does anyone know of a place
>that could "make" some small metal clips, similar to the ones that hold the
>windshield trim on, but not that application... I have some clips that would
>allow all those EM owners to install those stainless Ventshades that they've
>picked up at swap meets over the years but didn't come with the clips... I 
>think
>  there would be a market out there for them, albeit a small one.
>I saw a set go for $50 on ebay a few years back... and that was for 6 used
>clips (for an ElCamino)... anyway, they are about an inch square, and slip 
>up
>under the weatherstripping/window channel... the EM Ventshades were not held
>in  with screws... most of the 1960-1964 GM cars used the clips... only the
>trucks  used the screws to attach the Ventshades (from what research I've 
>been
>able to  do)...
>Anyway, I think it would be an interesting project...
>If anyone has any leads (or would want to take this on themselves-I would
>just like an extra set of clips) let me know.
>Later,
>Lonzo

I would just check with small, local machine shops.  They do jobs like this 
all the time.

Ken