Thermostat Housing "REPRO" - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Blue Flame Restorations · 05-17-2011

Has anyone ever tried to repro these? I'm finding the cost of these is ridiculous, IMO. Thank God I have one for my 88. I do need more for other projects though.

Jagdpanzer · 05-18-2011

I've heard it said there is a remote thermostat assembly from Ford Mustangs that may work however, I've never checked this out to confirm if this is possible.

Blue Flame Restorations · 05-18-2011

Thanks, Phil.

Blue Flame Restorations · 05-18-2011

Took my housing to the fab shop this morning for a quote. I'll know more tomorrow.

I told them I wanted somethiing that would perform and function as original. It will not look identical but will function properly.

Z51JEFF · 05-19-2011

The prices for these are crazy,Id like to have an extra but not about to pay $600+ for one.

Marc Haibeck · 05-19-2011

Hi Brett,

I have had two people borrow a thermostat housing so that they could copy it. Neither of them followed through to reproduce it.

I have never heard of a source for the thermostat housing. We need a new source for it.

Branden Coe is stripping a '93 in California. Maybe he still has it available.

Marc

limey · 05-19-2011

Yep, we went this route a few years back. Same old problem i'm afraid, tooling costs and minimum production runs far outweigh any potential to make it $$$$ possible.

Hate to say it, but unless you get it made overseas for about $30.00 - $50.00 per, you'll never get back anything like your investment back, let alone make a profit.

Scrrem · 05-19-2011

There are a # of LT5's still around, seems like there should be a stash of these things out there somewhere Why are they so hard to come by? I've never had a problem with mine in the 90. In an accident, I guess it' the first thing to get crushed.
Rich

Blue Flame Restorations · 05-19-2011

We'll see. They aren't worth the advertized cost to "me". No offense to anyone here but I'm not concerned with a $30-$50 manufacturing cost so I can mark it up. I need the part and can make it for a cost reasonable to me.

I manufacture several parts for the 53-55 market, so this is not new to me.

I am from Anderson, IN. Home of General Motors Divisions Delco Remy, Guide Lamp, Delphi. I have managed at all three Divisions at one time or another. I have many relationships built with the Skilled Trades community here.

There are many toolmakers, pattern shops and retired craftsman around here in my network.

Stay tuned.

Z51JEFF · 05-19-2011

I think the biggest part would be having the cast body made.welding the pipes to this would be easy enough.

05-17-2011	#1
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Thermostat Housing "REPRO" Has anyone ever tried to repro these? I'm finding the cost of these is ridiculous, IMO. Thank God I have one for my 88. I do need more for other projects though. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project Last edited by Blue Flame Restorations; 05-17-2011 at 10:02 PM.

05-18-2011	#2
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: Thermostat Housing "REPRO" I've heard it said there is a remote thermostat assembly from Ford Mustangs that may work however, I've never checked this out to confirm if this is possible. __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

05-18-2011	#3
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Thermostat Housing "REPRO" Thanks, Phil. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

05-18-2011	#4
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Thermostat Housing "REPRO" Took my housing to the fab shop this morning for a quote. I'll know more tomorrow. I told them I wanted somethiing that would perform and function as original. It will not look identical but will function properly. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

05-19-2011	#5
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,079	Re: Thermostat Housing "REPRO" The prices for these are crazy,Id like to have an extra but not about to pay $600+ for one.

05-19-2011	#6
Marc Haibeck Join Date: May 2007 Location: Addison IL Posts: 250	Re: Thermostat Housing "REPRO" Hi Brett, I have had two people borrow a thermostat housing so that they could copy it. Neither of them followed through to reproduce it. I have never heard of a source for the thermostat housing. We need a new source for it. Branden Coe is stripping a '93 in California. Maybe he still has it available. Marc

05-19-2011	#7
limey Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tampa Posts: 538	Re: Thermostat Housing "REPRO" Yep, we went this route a few years back. Same old problem i'm afraid, tooling costs and minimum production runs far outweigh any potential to make it $$$$ possible. Hate to say it, but unless you get it made overseas for about $30.00 - $50.00 per, you'll never get back anything like your investment back, let alone make a profit.

05-19-2011	#8
Scrrem Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,467	Re: Thermostat Housing "REPRO" There are a # of LT5's still around, seems like there should be a stash of these things out there somewhere Why are they so hard to come by? I've never had a problem with mine in the 90. In an accident, I guess it' the first thing to get crushed. Rich __________________ 1990 Bright Red Coupe #608 380 Stroker, Ported Heads/Intake/Housings/TB Haibeck Secondary Delete Chip / Pete's Cams George Braml Intake / FIC Injectors Coated SW Headers / Corsa Bill Boudreau B/B ZF6 / Viper 4.10 gears Ron Davis Radiator Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH NAV Fikse FM5's 285 / 335 / C6 Brakes WAZOO Member

05-19-2011	#9
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Thermostat Housing "REPRO" We'll see. They aren't worth the advertized cost to "me". No offense to anyone here but I'm not concerned with a $30-$50 manufacturing cost so I can mark it up. I need the part and can make it for a cost reasonable to me. I manufacture several parts for the 53-55 market, so this is not new to me. I am from Anderson, IN. Home of General Motors Divisions Delco Remy, Guide Lamp, Delphi. I have managed at all three Divisions at one time or another. I have many relationships built with the Skilled Trades community here. There are many toolmakers, pattern shops and retired craftsman around here in my network. Stay tuned. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project Last edited by Blue Flame Restorations; 05-19-2011 at 11:02 AM.

05-19-2011	#10
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,079	Re: Thermostat Housing "REPRO" I think the biggest part would be having the cast body made.welding the pipes to this would be easy enough.