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Old 12-19-2022, 04:15 PM   #43
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You're forgetting 1 important detail - production costs
Didn’t forget it, just didn’t mention it.
Just thinking /speaking about the market and potential.
I have no idea about COGS in this case, but I’d say there’s quite a few out there
That would purchase.
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Old 12-19-2022, 04:21 PM   #44
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I have a few things on my plate right now but I'll reverse engineer the new one I have in the box. Then I'll quote it and see what the manufacturing cost is.

Material and Finish (Paint) are the drivers making fabricated parts.

Been in the precision sheet metal fabrication business since 1980 and today is my first day of retirement from the day to day grind. Still own half the company so I can have them make them turnkey.

My equipment at home is limited to a 50 inch x 50 inch flat part. Otherwise I would make them here.
Congrats on your retirement!!
I think the wickerbill project would be great for the Z community as there is a NEED!

Look forward to seeing this project come together!!
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Old 12-19-2022, 06:36 PM   #45
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Yes this would be really cool to see them reproduced in some capacity!
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Old 12-21-2022, 12:48 PM   #46
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I normally never "win" anything but about 1.5 years ago I work up at about 3:50 AM to an ebay notification that a new listing matching "wickerbill" was listed... The rest is history! Drilling the holes in the spoiler was a bit unnerving!
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Old 12-21-2022, 04:45 PM   #47
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I normally never "win" anything but about 1.5 years ago I work up at about 3:50 AM to an ebay notification that a new listing matching "wickerbill" was listed... The rest is history! Drilling the holes in the spoiler was a bit unnerving!
WOW!!

good for you man!

you stole that thing.

dont ever let it out of your site.
I cant imagine how much they will be as time goes on.
I'll never take mine off - its like the extra piece on my car that really sets it apart from "all" the other Z28s.
I mean if 300 ish OEM ones is really the # of them that were made/sold with the Z28, then only about 7% of Z28s potentially have them equipped.
CRAZY
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Old 12-21-2022, 06:26 PM   #48
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Wow, an extremely cool and functional factory mod AND free shipping. Good score!!!
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Old 12-21-2022, 08:24 PM   #49
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I normally never "win" anything but about 1.5 years ago I work up at about 3:50 AM to an ebay notification that a new listing matching "wickerbill" was listed... The rest is history! Drilling the holes in the spoiler was a bit unnerving!
Nice one, you scored big time!
I agree with drilling into the factory spoiler and installing the rev nuts.
I measured 10 times and still sweated bullets, lol.
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Old 12-22-2022, 05:25 PM   #50
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I normally never "win" anything but about 1.5 years ago I work up at about 3:50 AM to an ebay notification that a new listing matching "wickerbill" was listed... The rest is history! Drilling the holes in the spoiler was a bit unnerving!
Wow, what a score there! Lucky lucky man!
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Old 01-06-2023, 02:27 PM   #51
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Just seen there is one on ebay.. $1200.00 starting bid, $1600.00 buy it now. Looks like it was removed from car #755...
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Old 01-07-2023, 01:49 PM   #52
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I had and OEM on my car - but to pay $1,200 for one, let alone $1,600 makes no sense at all. I would buy an Anderson Composites Carbon Fiber spoiler with wicker bill for $899 - at least you are getting a complete functional rear spoiler and adjustable wicker in carbon for your $$$$

Link: https://andersoncomposites.com/colle...th-wicker-bill
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Old 01-09-2023, 10:32 AM   #53
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I wish GM would’ve put CF splitter, spoiler/wickerbill and side skirts on from factory, but they didn’t so OEM is the only factory correct. Factory correct or CF may not matter at current sales $.
I for one plan on keeping my OEM wickerbill installed. I’d sell my WB for 65k, but you get the rest of the Z28 with it.

I digress
The CF pieces look nice
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Old 01-10-2023, 06:54 PM   #54
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Yes, I agree. I don’t currently have an OEM wickerbill on my car but would love to put one on if I can ever find one at a reasonable price. Not holding my breath there so I’ve been kicking around buying the AC CF spoiler & Wickerbill for some time. Has anyone bought one and have thoughts on it on their car and the installation?
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