In a message dated 98-08-11 12:01:08 EDT, you write:
<< The best way (in my opinion) to save money here is to actually break the
pulley's up into two parts: a "hub" and a "rim". The hubs could be cast
aluminum and all (basically) identical (a very cheap manufacturing method).
They could even be made in a custom form (ie: Pentastars w/ "DML" on them, or
any other spoke design) and finished however you like (polished, brushed,
blasted, etc.). The concern on the "rims" seems to be toughness. >>
This is an alternate method. I chose to machine mine out of a solid block of
billet aluminum for simplicity and tooling costs. Steel takes longer to
machine, and tooling costs are higher... As for the toughness of the outside
of the pulley, it's only rubber we're working with here .. If my memory serves
me correctly, many aftermarket pulleys are simply clear coated, right? A
anodized hardcoat should calm any concerns about their pulley wearing out.
As for having a logo or something put on a flat surface, we can do that, too.
I could have anything engraved on any flat surface (for eg; we've made plenty
custom throttle body TPI plates for F-body and other LT1 cars, also on
Mustangs on top of the plenum) .. I'd just need a picture and someones
commitment ($) .. You've probably seen some of our work around on Subway's and
other large fast food chain drink lids.
ttyl
Patrick
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