headlight vacuum hose kit 1968 charger

[flathead1946]

Who sells the vacuum hose kits for the vacuum headlights for a 68 charger? How much? Thanks in advance.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

The kits were a pretty limited production run.

Bill Allphin used to carry them...shoot him an email and see if he still has any

www.amhightechauto.com

[gtx6970]

Who sells the vacuum hose kits for the vacuum headlights for a 68 charger? How much? Thanks in advance.

nobody does,
they are gone and no plans to bring them back at this time. Sales went well, then dropped like a stone in a pond.

[flathead1946]

 Anybody have a kit laying around?? finders fee? Thanks

[bill440rt]

I think I have a decent used one...

[BBKNARF]

You can also make your own kit, Home Depot or Lowes carry similar hoses if you want to go that root.

[bull]

Yea, you might look into making it on your own. I believe much of the vacuum hose can still be found since some of the more popular models out there also used vacuum actuators. For example, I believe the Corvettes used a yellow stripe hose.

I still don't completely understand why those who once produced it won't continue to do so on an as-needed basis. You know, sell one/build one/ship one.

[resq302]

Yea, you might look into making it on your own. I believe much of the vacuum hose can still be found since some of the more popular models out there also used vacuum actuators. For example, I believe the Corvettes used a yellow stripe hose.

I still don't completely understand why those who once produced it won't continue to do so on an as-needed basis. You know, sell one/build one/ship one.

Bull,

Probably cause they were outsourced and were not made in house.  Chances are you need a minimum order in order for it to be worth while for the manufacturer and the person selling them. 

I ended up cleaning up my original ones and then just restriped them.  The striping was a major pain in the arse as I had to have my dad hold the tube straight and tight while I went down it with a roller.

[gtx6970]

I still don't completely understand why those who once produced it won't continue to do so on an as-needed basis. You know, sell one/build one/ship one.

sure sounds easy enough

[bull]

I still don't completely understand why those who once produced it won't continue to do so on an as-needed basis. You know, sell one/build one/ship one.

sure sounds easy enough

Sure does. But evidentally it's impossible.

So what type of machine puts these stripes on the hoses?

[bull]

Bull,

Probably cause they were outsourced and were not made in house.  Chances are you need a minimum order in order for it to be worth while for the manufacturer and the person selling them.  

Right. Since it's bad business to build anything in the US anymore it all comes down to minimum orders, mass production overseas, bottom line, etc. Run off 200 of them and Mr. 201 gets the finger. And half the time the suppliers don't want to be bothered with this stuff unless it's an order big enough to build an aircraft carrier. Even if someone wanted to make these kits they'd be lucky to find the right supplies because those people are all about mass production too.

[gtx6970]

I still don't completely understand why those who once produced it won't continue to do so on an as-needed basis. You know, sell one/build one/ship one.

sure sounds easy enough

Sure does. But evidentally it's impossible.

So what type of machine puts these stripes on the hoses?

Bull,
I'm not trying to start a pissing match. but this has been brought up several times.
But setting up machine to run is time consuming , there for doing it to run one set is not feesable or good business sense.
Setting up said machine to run hundreds  is best  bringing  time (aka, costs) per set down.
Problem then becomes you know have  lots of sets just setting on the shelf, ( aka drives up your costs of goods sold, aka brings down cash on hand)

These hoses are just like the battery cables,,,, Great sales when they 1st came out, but once the initial sales rush was over, they died.  I use to sell the OE style battery cables maybe 4 or 5 a month, now I sell maybe half dozen a year.
Trust me the manufactuer is far from stupid, if he honestly thought the sales would warrent it, he would have no problem running off maybe another hundred sets, but he feels there ins't enough interest to do so.

Process to make them involves multiple tools.
there is the extruder to make the ribbed hoses, then another to make the molded connector at the headlight switch, then anther process to attach the 2 together. then there is a special tool to run the colored stripes on said hoses.
The stripes are done with a heated wheel that presses down on the hose as the wheel is heated essentially melting the ink into the rubber hoses. ( electrical wiring tracers colors are done the same way )

He would entertain offers to buy said tooling and you can make all you want. If your serious I'll ask if I can forward the contact info

[gtx6970]

it all comes down to minimum orders,, bottom line

You are correct anyone is business knows this and adheres to it as close as possibile in order to stay in business
Cost of goods sold is money tied up in on hand inventory, NOT necassarilly what a part costs for purchase

So Yes, Cost  of goods sold  is a huge factor in business .

[bull]

I'm sure I'm not going to change anyone's way of thinking but I wish the production guys would get past the fact that they're not making Camry taillights or Accord side mirror housings. This is a hobby and hobby customers have different needs. We've already got Dorman or Autolite, or Duralast, etc., for our drivers. We need a different method and a different way of thinking for our classics. And I'm not singling you out, I'm talking about the entire thought process that has put this nation in the hole it's in today.

If my friend was able to make money from his machine shop business while supplement his income making stainless 33-34 Plymouth grill inserts one order at a time, I think anyone can. He cared about the bottom line but his concern for the hobby was of equal value. You don't always have to choose between one or the other.

[64plymouth]

Valley Vintage Auto Parts has a limited supply of the 68-69 vacuum headlight hose kits for 68-69 chargers 440-355-4085