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#1 horsepowerhowie

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Posted 16 May 2024 - 03:43 PM

A bit off topic but I'm looking to design a ring for your finger out of some leftover steel from a lx hatchback.

 

I was wondering were there any areas on the Torana that come factory with anything other than mild steel like Aluminum, stainless etc. 

 

i was thinking first off to mock a ring up from the steel and also want it durable and corrosive free.

 

 Would a mild steel ring powder coated be the only option.

 

Any other ideas would be great?

 

thanks Howie



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Posted 16 May 2024 - 04:20 PM

A bit off topic but I'm looking to design a ring for your finger out of some leftover steel from a lx hatchback.

I was wondering were there any areas on the Torana that come factory with anything other than mild steel like Aluminum, stainless etc.

i was thinking first off to mock a ring up from the steel and also want it durable and corrosive free.

Would a mild steel ring powder coated be the only option.

Any other ideas would be great?

thanks Howie


I do love a bit of bling and Torana bling would be very cool I hope you come up with something a bit different.

Cheers,

Liz


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Posted 17 May 2024 - 11:24 AM

You could machine up a ring from the bottom half of a distributor housing.  Maybe use mild steel and chrome plate it??



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Posted 18 May 2024 - 10:55 PM

Awesome ideas!
thanks heaps.




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