3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

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Horn Button ...

Post by Bantum » Sat May 29, 2021 3:22 pm

Ha - Could be ... :razz:

Was originally made for these but :

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Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Post by El_Freddo » Sat May 29, 2021 11:12 pm

Why are there captive screw three sections? That’s what I based my thoughts on!

Looks good, or is that the sample unit you based the design from?

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Center Cap ...

Post by Bantum » Mon May 31, 2021 3:52 am

Yes, made a direct copy of the original :

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Idea is to strip the metal parts & reuse them on the printed base where the old is past muster ... :/ ( broken or deteriorated )

You can download the file here : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1478397

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Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Post by Silverbullet » Mon May 31, 2021 7:45 pm

Nice work Bantum, 3D printing has done so much good for the issue of old, brittle, non-existent (new) odd little plastic parts for cars and restorations.

I'm wondering, would you offer your 3D printing services for outside jobs? :razz:
The rear windscreen demister in my wagon doesn't work, I think the element is cactus. I've got an idea for a PTC heating element and a little blower fan mounted in the tailgate but would need some custom ducting/joiners to pipe the warm air to the base of the window. I'll do the design work, but I don't have a 3D printer, could I send the files your way?

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Re: Printer Service ...

Post by Bantum » Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:58 pm

Yes had thoughts of doing something like that ( am in the process of build a 3D printer ) but not looking to go into business as there are too many regulation / tax implications for me, so it will be just a 'hobby' thing done in my spare time for now ... :/

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Speaking of updates, just got this to put the printer in ... :)

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Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Post by Silverbullet » Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:06 pm

Is that a fume hood? Good idea...
but not looking to go into business as there are too many regulation / tax implications
Understood, I might have to look into getting myself a 3d printer at last! ;) Have thought about it a few times but could never justify getting one.

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Printer Enclosure ...

Post by Bantum » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:33 am

Yep it has several functions, helps to keep the heat in and stable & stops the fumes spreading ... ;)
( the fabric is supposedly fire retardant - yet to test it, may still need to add a filter somewhere )

Printers have come down in price too, got this for under $400 ( spent more on peripheries but )

If was doing mass produced stuff, I'd go for a more industrial type ... ;)
( they will cost more mind you )

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Door Pulls ...

Post by Bantum » Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:25 am

Did a test print on the Door pull :

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Still more work to do ... :/

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Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Post by TOONGA » Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:25 am

nice it looks like the 41 year old sun damaged ones on my sedan ;)

Good to see you experimenting though keep it up.

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Dust cover & End Cap ...

Post by Bantum » Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:21 pm

Did some more 3D stuff:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1478397

Roof Rack End Caps :

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Door Dust Cap :

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Might want to print them in flexible material ... ;)

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Door Pull Trim ....

Post by Bantum » Sat Dec 25, 2021 4:08 am

Well it's been released :

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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5161635

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Printer upgrades ...

Post by Bantum » Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:08 am

Well this lot finally arrived :

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& opened :

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Unpacked :

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& the Duck :

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Just got to work out how to install it now ... :/

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Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Post by Silverbullet » Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:32 pm

That's a nice little lot there Bantum 8-) is that upgrades for your printer or an entirely new printer? Almost looks like stereo-lithography kind of printing gear...

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Re: 3D Printer Parts ...

Post by Bantum » Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:37 pm

Thanks, haven't got round to installing all of it yet.
BQ hot end is lighter & supposedly can handle higher temperatures ... to be mounted on one of the tool plates.
The Hermit Crab ( & tool plates ) is so I can interchange printer head with other devices like laser / cutter parts.
Idea is so I can do engraving & cutting stuff on same machine.

Have also been upgrading the power /control boards :

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Whether it works or not tis yet to be determined ... :/
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Let there be light ...

Post by Bantum » Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:10 am

Well I need to be able to see things better - so got me something to light up the print bed : * Edit - link broke ... :oops:

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testing :

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And few more bits added to the parts bin :

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Got to get back to finishing the printer now ...

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Door Pull Test Print ...

Post by Bantum » Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:18 am

Well I did a thing & got this :

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& back side :

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Will have to do some more tweaking to correct some of the errors found - bit thin in some places + clips didn't print correctly ... :/

Welcome feed back from others who have got round to printing it ... :)

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Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Post by El_Freddo » Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:43 am

That looks quite good in the pics Bantum!

How will that material fare in the cabin of a sun soaked vehicle, would it be likely to warp?

Keep up the good effort!

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Print longevity ...

Post by Bantum » Sat Jun 17, 2023 4:14 am

Depends on what its printed with - ABS, same as original - PETG, yet to be tested, but should hold up just as good if not better.
Will have to leave a sample out in the sun for a couple of years to check on suitability.

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