******killer kustomz start gate's******

[klaygrover]

So I started making start gates for the club and had an idea to make them like King of the Hammers style start gate

After couple hours drawing and programing, and an hour of cut time on my cnc a little time fitting
and we have our kustom USCA start gates.

I am thinking about shorting the top by three inches it looks a little to tall.
What color do you guys think we should paint them?
What do you guys think???? don't hold back

[mjc597]

Looks awesome! I say leave the height where it's at, and maybe hang some scale banners from it...

[801RYAN]

wow those are awesome Klay.... yeah I'd like to see em aluminum in color or silver... do you plan on using these at the Southwest scale champs?

[klaygrover]

Ya these are going to be there start gates. I am going to be lazer cutting the sponsors logos to go on the top section so you know where your at.

[swezy207]

That's awesome! Would love to have a set of those!

I'm in... Thanks for the chance! Lol

[Alpha Male]

Wow! I'd buy one.....and I drive alone.

Seriously, I think it's great and it makes me want to start a club or at least invite people over!

Nice work!

[THX_138]

Most excellent idea!!!

I think EVERY event should own at least 2 of these.
An official START and FINISH line would surely bring any event up that extra level of professionalism!

You could obviously paint these any color from a realistic steel look to something matching a clubs colors. Advice for sale purposes... Either leave them unfinished or base coat them a light color that wouldn't take a ton of work to change/topcoat.

Personal opinion.... I think if you had a way to do it, an adjustable internal gate height and an adjustable internal gate width would be an awesome selling point.

A person could adjust the height and width to match the maximum dimensions of whatever class being run. If you don't fit through the starting line, you don't compete!

Most excellent idea & superior craftsmanship!
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[BadWagon]

The height is good. The design and execution looks flawless.

[klaygrover]

So this wasn't a feeler thread. I had originally had not intentions of making these for people but I have been convinced other wise. So I am going to get some more built before I offer them up. Would you guys prefer to get them in a kit for you to assemble, or Should I assemble and you just paint? Or offer both. whats your opinion.

[Bogncrawl]

Damn! Where do I place a order!?

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

I can assemble myself.

im sure others may want pre assembled or partially assembled.
Shipping would be a factor as well on pre assembled.

[klaygrover]

Its two peices when assembled wouldn't be to bad just cost more

[ROWDY RACING]

What's the material?

[klaygrover]

.25 mdf with a beech veneer on one side.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by klaygrover

.25 mdf with a beech veneer on one side.

Cool, I wasn't sure if they were wooden or some kind of plastic.

[klaygrover]

Plastic would be kinda spendy. The nest takes alot of space

[klaygrover]

I will a thread and pricing up this weekend.

[Szczerba]

Definitely a cool piece! Awesome work.

[klaygrover]

So I have built some of these today and am going to change some things. to make them easier to put together and have also decide That I will only be selling them as a builders kit. I should have some pics up this evening of the one's I have painted

[klaygrover]

Got some pics for you guys. Sorry it took so long.

I would like to introduce myself to ya, I work as a production manger at a large high end custom cabinet shop. I have a great crew. Any how on to some pics.

This one is done to look old and worn out.

Its been wire brushed and painted black. Then sanded most of the paint off and glazed with vandyke.

Let me know what you guys think. I have some other paint ideas in mind that I think will look cool.