3d Printing interior/exterior bits?

[nbcbird]

+2 on the dash vent covers!!!!

[xr4tic]

I could definitely use a new console face.  I removed my Behr A/C plus the old face is busted up badly.

[sten_mitchell]

On 9/17/2017 at 1:13 PM, wegweiser said:

OH! I just thought of a part that might lend itself PERFECTLY for affordable 3D printing: 

 

 

The white seal/frame around the glass of a trapezoid early exterior mirror. I have one that's NOS piece on my car now. I might be persuaded to mail it to you, if you make me one or two spares. It's got the consistency or white poly or nylon plastic. Very much like the plastic stuff I've seen printed in the past - thoughts?

 

I may get to this at some point, kind of a bitch to model...

 

On 9/17/2017 at 3:07 PM, d.hitchcock said:

A blank gauge panel that fits in the consoles, which could be cut easily with hand tools to accommodate typical gauge diameters.

 

Love it.  I will start working on this soon and post some cad to see how you all like it.

 

22 hours ago, Zorac said:

ive been contemplating trying the black inserts for the door handles.  mine seem to be missing, but i have a broken in one in the box of spares that came with the car that would work for modeling.  my fusion 360 skills aren't that hot though....   maybe this winter when I have a little more time.

 

19 hours ago, PaulTWinterton said:

Here's a gift to work on:  STL file attached.  It will require some re-scaling/re-sizing.

Bumper Slot Plugs.  I'm sure some bumperless car owners would like these.  Enjoy.

 

BumperSlotPlug1.STL

 

What a gift!!  I will get some samples run and if they fit I'll shoot you a couple.  Thanks!

 

4 hours ago, nbcbird said:

+2 on the dash vent covers!!!!

 

Right on.  Pics of the exact ones you are talking about?  Do they differ much year to year?

 

3 hours ago, xr4tic said:

I could definitely use a new console face.  I removed my Behr A/C plus the old face is busted up badly.

 

Cool.  Is the A/C Console face different from a 'standard' console face in how it mounts to the sides of the center console?  I will look into this.

[PaulTWinterton]

5 hours ago, sten_mitchell said:

 I will get some samples run

Sten, I did not measure the holes in the car. My bumpers are intact.  

 

I created a cad model that has radii at both ends and arbitrary length.  The scale may also be massive.  If you can't resize/rescale the STL mesh, let me know what the length and width of the slots are on the early 02.  I can resize and send you another file.

Edited September 19, 2017 by PaulTWinterton

[xr4tic]

14 hours ago, sten_mitchell said:

Cool.  Is the A/C Console face different from a 'standard' console face in how it mounts to the sides of the center console?  I will look into this.

 

I think the sides are the same for all of them, but I'm sure someone can confirm that.

[Oldtimerfahrer]

On 9/17/2017 at 11:13 PM, wegweiser said:

OH! I just thought of a part that might lend itself PERFECTLY for affordable 3D printing: 

 

 

The white seal/frame around the glass of a trapezoid early exterior mirror. I have one that's NOS piece on my car now. I might be persuaded to mail it to you, if you make me one or two spares. It's got the consistency or white poly or nylon plastic. Very much like the plastic stuff I've seen printed in the past - thoughts?

These are still available at http://www.bts-autoteile.de/index.php/shop/1502-2002-turbo2

 

Cost of shipping will exceed the price of the part (8.80EUR). Tricky to mount due to the plastic, original seemed quite pliable in comparison. BTS seems to have all the mirror bits in the exterior trim section, don't know if it's repro but I suppose so. Worked for me a few years ago. they had the 6fuse covers at the time, but were asking a lot for them.

Andrew 

[sten_mitchell]

Sorry everyone, I have been super busy lately, but I managed to sneak out and get some measurements taken for the bumper holes, here is what I drew up last night...  

I plan to print these soon and a cupholder, I will upload pics when done and check fitment on both items.  I currently have someone doing CAD work on a Kidney Grill for me!

[sten_mitchell]

Does anyone have a center console face they could loan me as a model?

 

The bumper hole covers fit perfect!  Sorry these pics suck, I snapped them last night (and my car is not the most attractive model)

 

 

[Tsingtao_1903]

41 minutes ago, sten_mitchell said:

Does anyone have a center console face they could loan me as a model?

I am planning to take my Behr off this weekend to get at the evaporator.  PM me with your address and I will ship it along with a busted up spare to you next week.  I must say that there is a reason why most of the surviving Behr consoles are in bad shape.  The mounting/interface areas are highly stressed.  Plastic is a poor choice of material for this console.

[joebarthlow]

square bumper hole plugs for '74-'76 would be cool. 

[yeewiz]

do you mean the holes where the front license plate would cover?  if so, those are available at Lowes in those specialty nuts and bolts drawers IIRC

[02tom]

A replacement metal Behr console face panel is available thru http://www.parkerperformance.com although somewhat costly.

I've got a Frigiking face panel I can loan if you're interested and can use one that is cracked or in pieces

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

[PaulTWinterton]

1 hour ago, joebarthlow said:

square bumper hole plugs for '74-'76 would be cool. 

Now we're talking!  That will be 2 parts that you have in production.  I've seen so many cars with open holes, I knew there would be interest in covers.

[robspeed]

 Holy cow this is so cool!  Can you do an entire Zender-style body kit?

[Conserv]

17 hours ago, yeewiz said:

do you mean the holes where the front license plate would cover?  if so, those are available at Lowes in those specialty nuts and bolts drawers IIRC

 

I believe Joe is referring to the square holes in the front lower valance, as below.

 

Regards,

 

Steve