TimShadboltfan27 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 i have some shit i want to do to my motorsickle, and i need a spacer made for the carburettor cover (rotary valve stz)most local machining places have told me they dont really have the time for small, one off jobs. one firm is keen to give it a go but they have a minimum $150 charge for any job.is there anyone with hook ups near palmy north or wellington even that can help me out? or a place that is slightly more affordable. i need a ~12ish mm spacer of alloy to space the cover out further. this is the gasket for the cover (far right) basically need the spacer in the same shape as the gasket. if anyone knows of places who do small jobs, or if you can suggest an alternative way of making something like this let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 i had some flanges watercut by REautomotive they did a good price, and were happy to do it off my pen and paper tech drawing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimShadboltfan27 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 where are they based? and did you send them plans and they cut to suit? that sounds ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 they are in rotorua i think? i just sent them the design, (i actually sent them a gasket, so you could do that) then they sent me the finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If you are keen you could drill, saw and file it by hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Def get it water jet cut mate. If you search the forums here you will find a place in welly that I HIGHLY recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimShadboltfan27 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 thanks team. will go and enquire furter re: water jet cuttingi had looked into 3d printing one? however i thought the engine heat would warp it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 What about Jason Southerland on OS with the escort and lotus 7 replica? I think he has the gear to do it and is Palmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 escort for sale btw & thats what i sed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimShadboltfan27 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 escort for sale btw & thats what i sed you got his details jay rad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Jason SutherlandYesterday at 17:32 Ford Escort Mk1 2 door $9,000 Palmerston North, New Zealand Selling my escort. Started to panel and paint it but I don't have the time to do it justice. Ideal race or rally car donor. Has a lot of good parts already. 330hp atw pinto. Atlas diff. Rs guards etc. see trademe link for more details or message me https://trademe.co.nz/1087213948 Ford Escort Mk1 2 door 1974 Have owned this car for about 10 years. TRADEME.CO.NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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