Posted 2015-05-18 10:54 AM (#478653) Subject: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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Here are some picturesofreproductionparts availablethroughFridberg. Contact:Europe: JanFridberg e-mail:janfridberg@hotmail.com Contact: U.S. Mr MichaelBurke e-mail:c300f@hotmail.com
Chrysler 300 air cleaners. Both round and oval styles to fit 58 thru 64 dual 4 bbl cars. Cleaners are steel as original and painted correct colors with correct decals, ready to bolt on. There is also a triple chrome plated one available for you that buildsFury!
Door Sill Plates. For 1957-1959 2-door: Dodge, DeSoto, Chrysler & 300! Isinmanufacturingright nowfor the last time,pleasesend your ordernow!
Look at the pictures, morerepropartsduringdevelopment!
Do not hesitate tosend an e-mailto JanorMichael withyour questions! Thanks.
Posted 2015-05-18 7:32 PM (#478704 - in reply to #478701) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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YES; 57 Dodge 2-door sill plates; years ago, bought re-pop Dodge sill plates, but, they soon
lost their new-shiny appearance, and now look like they're dull, 30 year old pieces.....
...Not at all like the 'new' appearance of the ones, above.
Will these sill plates retain their bright-shiny appearance?
Posted 2015-05-19 1:00 AM (#478756 - in reply to #478653) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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Impressive to see the high quality of the reproduced parts. I would say nicer than original and as would be a CAD Picture. Jan is a really a mechanical artist! Unfortunately for him not a Salesman, for I never saw before and anywhere these new side moldings, would have purchased them and the sill plates long time ago.
Neil: if the sill plates are in Aluminium as original, they have to be anodized for keeping nice. If in stainless steel then just polish them from time to time. But who knows? Thanks Jan for the important support he offers with his parts to FWL-Car owners. - SERGE -
Posted 2015-05-19 1:38 AM (#478758 - in reply to #478756) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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Hallo everyboudy the sillplates are aluminium and as the factory made ones they are not anodised chrysler did not have anodising on ther sills the 59 dodge royal , custom royal sidetrim is made by a frend of mine they make a lot of diferent mouldings 60 chrysler sidenouldings 61 chry betvine taillites 59 windsor etc they are wery good the 59 dodge full set is $ 3000 but you must remember this are handcrafted and takes many houers to make a set doorsills are $385 as they have cost the last 13 years , aircleaners is $675 trippel cromed oval is $900 a set another frend is making a lot of forward look lenses i se if he can post some pictures here . My next project i looking into is trunkfloors 57-59 and the front top headerbow for 57-59
THANKS FOR LOOKING JAN
Posted 2015-05-19 4:05 PM (#478834 - in reply to #478653) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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Jan, it's been WAY too long, now, to remember anything about the particulars of having bought the sill panels..
but, now, think that I bought them through Timo Tanskenen, via his L.A. availability.
Posted 2015-05-22 11:52 AM (#479084 - in reply to #478653) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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is there any intrest for 57-59 front headerbows convertible??? if i reproduse this toolingcost will be $ 30-40000 so they will be around $ 1500 ea but look like the original not this fiberglas carton things hope to make 50 of them if there is any intrest
Thanks JAN
Posted 2015-05-22 3:52 PM (#479106 - in reply to #479084) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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d500dodge59 - 2015-05-22 8:52 AM
is there any intrest for 57-59 front headerbows convertible??? if i reproduse this toolingcost will be $ 30-40000 so they will be around $ 1500 ea but look like the original not this fiberglas carton things hope to make 50 of them if there is any intrest
Thanks JAN
Posted 2015-05-25 11:44 AM (#479339 - in reply to #479086) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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d500neil mine still look wery good aftre 5 years but i never stepp on my sills and dont drive the car wery mutch to buissy working to have time and i prefere cars that are i dayly driver condition this polishing thing is not my game so i let magnus use it instet he is out of his mind polishing cars
JAN
Posted 2016-05-05 11:42 AM (#510873 - in reply to #478653) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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Anyone know if the sills on the Dodge and Plymouth 2-doors are the same length as the Chrysler? My '56 Plymouth is not a restoration, but I badly need something nice to cover the carpet edge, so the decorative stamping is not important if I can make it fit.
Posted 2016-06-08 7:00 AM (#513568 - in reply to #478653) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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i just shiped 2 boxes with doorsills and 300 60-61 brusth aluminium doorpanel kit the doorpanels is the last run i will do they will be ofered by
Michael Burke in michigan hoprfully by the end of july you can get in contact with michael at c300f@hotmail.com or 517-605-5345
Thanks JAN
Posted 2016-07-14 10:35 AM (#516663 - in reply to #478653) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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got the casting plugs back from the company will go and deliver them to the casting company so they can make the tooling
it will be cast after the wakations the headerbows will hopefull be finish this winter JAN
Posted 2016-11-27 10:31 AM (#527262 - in reply to #526827) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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hallo everybody i got this toolings cast in steel will start grind the raw surfes in abouth one month from now it is 1,6 ton of steel hope to start trim tools and press erly next year JAN
Posted 2016-11-27 8:04 PM (#527313 - in reply to #527262) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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Very impressive. This gives a whole new meaning to investment castings. 1.6 tons of steel is quite an investment! This looks like the rear valance for a '60-'61. Can you tell us what it is exactly?
Edit: Oh yes, I forgot that you were going to do a convertible header.
Posted 2016-11-30 8:21 AM (#527535 - in reply to #478653) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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I recently received a new set of Jan's repro door sills for my '57 2-door DeSoto, and they are awesome!
Thank goodness for talented folks such as Jan. It would be impossible to find a decent set of door sills for my car if it were not for artists like Jan.
Despite attempts at polishing, my car's tired, old, original door sills stuck out like a sore thumb once my car's resto was finally done. They had to go, but I had no other choice except to keep them as replacements were not available...until Jan saved the day, that is. The new sills are like the icing on the cake.
Thanks for making the unobtainable, obtainable, Jan...and thanks to Mike too!
Posted 2017-01-28 10:38 PM (#532559 - in reply to #478653) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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Are you interested in doing sill plates for the 55-56 Dodge? I have an original NOS in the box perfect Sill plate FOR A 56 Dodge 2 DOOR that could be used as the template.
Posted 2017-01-30 1:19 AM (#532653 - in reply to #532574) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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no there is no repros on the imperial doorsills same abouth 56 dodge the tooling on the dodge will be to expensive i cant get cost back in a lifetime on this sillsso rigth now i dont have any plans for them
Thanks JAN
Posted 2017-11-07 1:03 PM (#551787 - in reply to #551784) Subject: RE: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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the last photo is a junk aluminium gust testing to se the adjustings are done now will post pictures of one good later it will take some time to get them anodised before i can have ready for shipping
THanks JAN
Posted 2020-11-10 2:25 AM (#605451 - in reply to #605432) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Repro Parts
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I am interested in purchasing 4 bases for the larger Edelbrock carbs when you have them available. Can I make a suggestion too? Could you paint the air cleaners a lighter shade of gold to match the proper color? Thanks Jan, you are a forwardlook hero!
Posted 2020-11-10 10:16 AM (#605488 - in reply to #605451) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Repro Parts
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I'm sure a lot of us have designed and made our own parts when good originals or reproduction parts aren't available, but don't have the means to manufacture them for others. Example, I recently modeled my 1960 Plymouth wagon gas tank strap in SolidWorks. It was laser cut and then I carefully bent it using the original as a guide. Is there a place in this forum where we can document and share drawings, CAD models, plans so others can reproduce these parts if they need them? If not, should we start one?
Posted 2020-11-12 10:22 PM (#605590 - in reply to #605488) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Repro Parts
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jboymechanic - 2020-11-10 10:16 AM
I'm sure a lot of us have designed and made our own parts when good originals or reproduction parts aren't available, but don't have the means to manufacture them for others. Example, I recently modeled my 1960 Plymouth wagon gas tank strap in SolidWorks. It was laser cut and then I carefully bent it using the original as a guide. Is there a place in this forum where we can document and share drawings, CAD models, plans so others can reproduce these parts if they need them? If not, should we start one?
This is an EXCELLENT idea!
I'm slowly working on acquiring some new-generation manufacturing equipment like 3-D printers and laser cutters to start making stuff for other model builders. I might be willing to look into doing low-volume production or prototyping. There are a pretty large number of small metal and plastic shops in this area, and most of them could use some work, and I could help that along.
If nothing else, having the information clearing house would be an excellent idea and resource for everyone.
Posted 2020-12-16 12:58 PM (#606800 - in reply to #478653) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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The press tools for convertible bow '57 - '59 are now ready and the first batch pressed. Master Jan really did it this time, very professional work - just admire and drool over it.
Posted 2021-03-19 1:08 PM (#610136 - in reply to #608474) Subject: Re: Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
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NICE WORK! I don't know if you take requests? One piece i would like too see repoped would be the 60-64 coupe
lower rear panel from back of door jamb to rocker to dog leg. (Underneath rear 1/4 window)Most every 60-64 CPD coupe I see is in need on this panel.
A patch that went from door jamb to just before dog leg.
Panel Looks to me to be the same to me on all coupe models
Fridbergs Forward Look Repro Parts
