New Roadster Shop Billet Products

[Roadster Shop]

Here is an early look at some of the new billet product line coming from the Roadster Shop. All products shown below are in the final proto-type phases and plan to have products ready for delivery by the end of November.

Billet Mirrors: On every car that we build, we struggle to find anything remotely cool for mirrors that fit the modern, pro-touring look. So, we designed something to fill the void. These are designed to use the stock mirror mounts and locations and have been fit on GM A Bodies, Camaros and Novas. Locates the mirror in the stock location for great visability.

Shown with a 3.5" mirror, but will also be available with a larger 4.5" mirror.

A matching rearview mirror mount will also be available.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/mirroroutlined.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture5751.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture5743.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Billet Door Handles and Matching Window Cranks:
These have been designed to use the stock retainer clips for a solid secure mount. (No weak set screws holding these to your door that constantly come loose!) There will be 3 different designs available. Below is a quick preview.

Available for GM '64-'67 style door panels as well as the '68-'72 under arm rest style. Matching window cranks will be available for each style of handle.

"Drilled" 64-67 or any custom door panel
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/64-67DoorCrankHoles.jpg

"Double Drilled" 68-72 under arm rest
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Passenger68-72HandlesDoubleSlot.jpg

64-72 Window Cranks. (Will work with other GM models as well.)
"Drilled"
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/HoleWindowCrank.jpg

"Slotted"
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/SlottedWindowCrank.jpg

[brans72]

Damn I love that 72 door handle!!! You guy's should have no problem selling your products there!!! :thumbsup: on the cool new billet pieces!!!!

[Vegas69]

The mirrors are a great idea. I actually like the originals but they are just cheap junk. I'll switch them out in a heartbeat.

[speedshftr]

the mirrors are nice but in my opinion they need to be scaled down a bit bracket wise/the air ride camaro has a neat set of billet mirrors that i was thinking about but im open to other ideas/please keep us posted on your neat new state of the art products:thumbsup:

[JKnight]

Is there any way to spec a longer splined section to reach through thick repro deluxe door panels?

[Roadster Shop]

Is there any way to spec a longer splined section to reach through thick repro deluxe door panels?

That is definitely part of the design. This is the biggest problem with what is currently available. There are shallow splines with a set screw that holds the handle in place. Any custom interior door panel is going to be thicker than stock and that does not allow enough spline to grip. I can't tell you how many cars we have that we are constantly re-tightening and adjusting door and window handles. Some have gotten to the point where the handle will not stay on and it is kept in the glove box until needed!

[lil427z]

first class.get to work.:lateral: :cheers: :woot: .
rick k

[novanutcase]

As cool as your new parts are I prefer a more stock look in billet parts. I like it when the part still retains the flavor of the stock part but with a twist and doesn't stray too far!

John

[Bowtieracing]

Those window cranks are really cool!

[214Chevy]

Any estimated price on parts??

[XcYZ]

I like those, they have an industrial flavor to them.

[Roadster Shop]

As cool as your new parts are I prefer a more stock look in billet parts. I like it when the part still retains the flavor of the stock part but with a twist and doesn't stray too far!

John

John, I can appreciate that. But from a manufacturing stand point, I really do not see the sense of making something that is identical to a stock part out of billet. You can probably get a complete set of stock handles and window cranks cheaper than the material to build a single new piece.

Just my thoughts though. If more people are after for a stock look, let me know and we would consider offering that too. The 68-72 under arm rest design is very similar to stock. We have these other styles on the board for consideration that would lend them selves to the stock look more.

Dimensionally, all of the new components will be very, very close to the originals.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/RS-68-72handles1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/RS-68-72handles3.jpg

Stock
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/l_603373.jpg

[MarkM66]

When will the mirrors be availible, cost, and will black anodized be an option?

[JKnight]

That is definitely part of the design. This is the biggest problem with what is currently available. There are shallow splines with a set screw that holds the handle in place. Any custom interior door panel is going to be thicker than stock and that does not allow enough spline to grip. I can't tell you how many cars we have that we are constantly re-tightening and adjusting door and window handles. Some have gotten to the point where the handle will not stay on and it is kept in the glove box until needed!

Well if that's the case then I'll definitely buy a pair. I'll contact you guys after SEMA.

[69496]

I like them alot. I agree that there is a need for these parts. My only request though and this is personal taste ofcourse. Not a huge fan of the drilled ones. I like the designs you put up of the 68-72 handles on the second page.

[JKnight]

Any updates on P&A for the window cranks. I'd be willing to order a set and post a review on Lat-G and PT.com.

At this point I'm basically without window cranks because of the thickness of these repro door panels.

[brans72]

Love the handles in post 13 guys!!!!

[crazycarl]

J
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/RS-68-72handles1.jpg

I'm with John on this one, the drilled ones look kinda chintzy to me. These however, might look pretty good in my 69. I would want them anodized black but I'm sure they are out of my price range for a cosmetic part.

[JustinB]

We need a set of the mirrors ASAP for Jon's Nova. Any idea when they will available. PM me if needed.

[JKnight]

Any updates on the availability of the window cranks? These would be a perfect solution and esthetic complement to my car. Build them....and I will pay!

[Rybar]

I'm also interested in the window cranks ASAP. Any updates on these?

[novanutcase]

John, I can appreciate that. But from a manufacturing stand point, I really do not see the sense of making something that is identical to a stock part out of billet. You can probably get a complete set of stock handles and window cranks cheaper than the material to build a single new piece.

I guess what I mean is the billet pieces you did are really nice. Personally, I like a billet piece that is a little closer to stock but has a slight twist. I guess it's more a matter of degree for me. The door handles with the holes seemed to push the envelope for me but the 68-72 door handles are great! Stock shape and look but with a twist!!!

John

[Roadster Shop]

Sorry for the tease with showing the parts. We had planned on having them out by now, but have gotten pulled in a different direction with some other projects that have ended up becoming way more involved than anticipated. We still plan on doing the billet parts line, but it will probably be on hold for another two months or so.

[JKnight]

Haha, total tease!

[JKnight]

Ok, now that you guys have your badass chassis development projects nearing completion, would you be getting around to making some killer window cranks any time soon?

[rjsjea]

Mirrors available?

[tmadden]

Here is an early look at some of the new billet product line coming from the Roadster Shop. All products shown below are in the final proto-type phases and plan to have products ready for delivery by the end of November.

Billet Mirrors: On every car that we build, we struggle to find anything remotely cool for mirrors that fit the modern, pro-touring look. So, we designed something to fill the void. These are designed to use the stock mirror mounts and locations and have been fit on GM A Bodies, Camaros and Novas. Locates the mirror in the stock location for great visability.

Shown with a 3.5" mirror, but will also be available with a larger 4.5" mirror.

A matching rearview mirror mount will also be available.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/mirroroutlined.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture5751.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture5743.jpg


OK what car and what color orange is that?

[ssx]

Okay TTT....I'd but the window cranks and door handles too!

[Nick.V70]

So no mirrors for a Abody? :( I was almost running into the other room to tell my wife what she has to buy me for our car:unibrow:

[garickman]

Any word on the billet parts?