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IamBATMAN · 10-06-2013, 09:00 PM

A buddy and I are starting a little side business making things out of old car parts we find at our local junkyard. We have a few things made up and are having a hard time figuring out a price point. Below are a few pictures of a crankshaft table and an inline 6 camshaft stool.

Any insight would be much appreciated!

P.S. I apologize for not being able to get the pictures rotated correctly.

RubyCamaro · 10-06-2013, 09:11 PM

I'm not much help with the pricing. They are cool though. Good luck with it. Here ya go, rotated them for ya:

batman53201 · 10-06-2013, 09:28 PM

those look pretty cool

shine2013 · 10-06-2013, 09:33 PM

Test it out and see if there's a market for it. You never know unless you try.

PalmerGA · 10-06-2013, 10:57 PM

Can't help you with the pricing but, you do very creative and good looking work.

Jrob · 10-06-2013, 11:51 PM

Did you get this idea off of Magic Mike?
Just kidding.

Love the idea.

Price them accordingly to how many hours it took you, add in the cost of the products you used in production (glue, nails, whatever). Pretty much find an hourly rate you would work for and sell for that price of hours you worked on it. Reasonable price may be $35 an hour. Maybe more since you have a buddy working with you.

IamBATMAN · 10-07-2013, 07:48 AM

This kinda is a small test of the market. What if I said the table was $350 and the stool was $400 a piece or a pair for $700?

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Originally Posted by shine2013

Test it out and see if there's a market for it. You never know unless you try.

Denis · 10-07-2013, 07:53 AM

very cool stuff...the stool scares me though. the teeth on that flex plate look about shin high lol.

ClawSS · 10-07-2013, 08:29 AM

take them to a automotive swap meet...ANY car swap meet and see what happens. hit 'em high at first and be willing to negotiate. That venue IS your market, doesn't matter if it is a tri-5 , vette, or concours d'elegance. Those will be your buyers.

Take a few if you have them, set them up, hang a price that would make your mother proud. Be proud of your work and nice to your customers...but be willing to negotiate and you will get a price point that is practically laid into your lap.

dkg11 · 10-07-2013, 09:06 AM

Look at similar products, then asses what price you should be at. my suggestion would be to start at a lower price so that you could build a customer base. Your target market is obviously gear heads, now the problem is being able to get them the product. if your serious about making this a company i would look into advertisements for magazines, car forums and so on. Also, go and talk to local shops, they may be interested in putting stuff like that in their waiting rooms, show rooms ect. You have to start somewhere, then you can reposition your product in a way the would maximize your profits.

dkg11 · 10-07-2013, 09:07 AM

^ studying for a marketing test as we speak

Renee@SCP · 10-07-2013, 09:09 AM

I love this idea...very cool! As far as price point I would say just test them out at a local flea market or car show and see what type of feedback you get.

IamBATMAN · 10-07-2013, 10:52 AM

So funny story...we tried putting these out at a car show that I had my car in and everyone thought the for sale on the tables was for my car. Completely defeated the purpose of why we brought the tables...but we did get some good feedback.

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Originally Posted by Renee@SCP

I love this idea...very cool! As far as price point I would say just test them out at a local flea market or car show and see what type of feedback you get.

IamBATMAN · 10-07-2013, 10:53 AM

Thanks for all the advice everyone! I am toying around with some more ideas. We have made a few clocks out of flywheels and hubcaps. Which I think came out amazing! Have a thought about making a clock out of a hood too but that might take a little more effort and specific buyer who wants a clock that big on their wall.

10-06-2013, 09:00 PM	#1
IamBATMAN Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 29	Need some insight from fellow car guys A buddy and I are starting a little side business making things out of old car parts we find at our local junkyard. We have a few things made up and are having a hard time figuring out a price point. Below are a few pictures of a crankshaft table and an inline 6 camshaft stool. Any insight would be much appreciated! P.S. I apologize for not being able to get the pictures rotated correctly. Attached Images

10-06-2013, 09:11 PM	#2
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I'm not much help with the pricing. They are cool though. Good luck with it. Here ya go, rotated them for ya: Attached Images __________________

10-06-2013, 10:57 PM	#5
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Can't help you with the pricing but, you do very creative and good looking work. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

10-06-2013, 11:51 PM	#6
Jrob Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 5	Did you get this idea off of Magic Mike? Just kidding. Love the idea. Price them accordingly to how many hours it took you, add in the cost of the products you used in production (glue, nails, whatever). Pretty much find an hourly rate you would work for and sell for that price of hours you worked on it. Reasonable price may be $35 an hour. Maybe more since you have a buddy working with you. __________________ Anything in life worth doing is worth overdoing. Moderation is for cowards.

10-07-2013, 07:53 AM	#8
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	very cool stuff...the stool scares me though. the teeth on that flex plate look about shin high lol. __________________

10-06-2013, 09:28 PM	#3
batman53201 Account not blocked Drives: The Batmobile Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,158 View My Garage	those look pretty cool

10-06-2013, 09:33 PM	#4
shine2013 Drives: 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 378	Test it out and see if there's a market for it. You never know unless you try.

10-07-2013, 08:29 AM	#9
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	take them to a automotive swap meet...ANY car swap meet and see what happens. hit 'em high at first and be willing to negotiate. That venue IS your market, doesn't matter if it is a tri-5 , vette, or concours d'elegance. Those will be your buyers. Take a few if you have them, set them up, hang a price that would make your mother proud. Be proud of your work and nice to your customers...but be willing to negotiate and you will get a price point that is practically laid into your lap. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

10-07-2013, 09:06 AM	#10
dkg11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	Look at similar products, then asses what price you should be at. my suggestion would be to start at a lower price so that you could build a customer base. Your target market is obviously gear heads, now the problem is being able to get them the product. if your serious about making this a company i would look into advertisements for magazines, car forums and so on. Also, go and talk to local shops, they may be interested in putting stuff like that in their waiting rooms, show rooms ect. You have to start somewhere, then you can reposition your product in a way the would maximize your profits. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/LS3 Magna Flow Street series Exhaust Airaid Intake+throttle body Custom tune by Bob Morreale www.thetuningschool.com QTP Electronic Exhaust cut-outs 12'' Alpine type R with 1500watts double ported box Tinted windows 392RWHP on Mustang Dyno #13933

10-07-2013, 09:07 AM	#11
dkg11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	^ studying for a marketing test as we speak __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/LS3 Magna Flow Street series Exhaust Airaid Intake+throttle body Custom tune by Bob Morreale www.thetuningschool.com QTP Electronic Exhaust cut-outs 12'' Alpine type R with 1500watts double ported box Tinted windows 392RWHP on Mustang Dyno #13933

10-07-2013, 09:09 AM	#12
Renee@SCP 1 Drives: 2010 2SS 6 Speed Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: GA Posts: 50	I love this idea...very cool! As far as price point I would say just test them out at a local flea market or car show and see what type of feedback you get. __________________ Like us on Facebook for exclusive discounts and specials. Borla\|Kooks\|Airaid\|PFADT\|Brembo\|Covercraft\|K&N\|LG\| Billy Boat\|Vararam\|Hawk\|DBA\|Roto-Fab\|[/URL]

10-07-2013, 10:53 AM	#14
IamBATMAN Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 29	Thanks for all the advice everyone! I am toying around with some more ideas. We have made a few clocks out of flywheels and hubcaps. Which I think came out amazing! Have a thought about making a clock out of a hood too but that might take a little more effort and specific buyer who wants a clock that big on their wall.