3D Printed Drip Rail Finishers
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Raleigh, NC
ok. I had a CAD drafter, based on pics and feedback (he was in china), create 2 files that a 3D printer can use to print the left and right drip rail finishers. Links to the 2 stl files are below
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ni...8hiZ-xEkJlwFib
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w6...13sOZ1QWqOOMoG
(Let me know if you have issues with the links)
The pics are a comparison between the 3d printed drivers side (red) and an original (black). Of course they will need spray painting and maybe a little sanding but I think they will work.
I have not tried to install yet. I release these to anyone for reproduction in any manner they choose. If someone is proficient in CAD feel free to tweak these.
Also the passengers side is just a reverse image of the drivers.. I have not printed that out yet as I have to use my public library and it takes a while.. I'll submit that today. I'll post new files if there are any major changes.
thanks!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ni...8hiZ-xEkJlwFib
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w6...13sOZ1QWqOOMoG
(Let me know if you have issues with the links)
The pics are a comparison between the 3d printed drivers side (red) and an original (black). Of course they will need spray painting and maybe a little sanding but I think they will work.
I have not tried to install yet. I release these to anyone for reproduction in any manner they choose. If someone is proficient in CAD feel free to tweak these.
Also the passengers side is just a reverse image of the drivers.. I have not printed that out yet as I have to use my public library and it takes a while.. I'll submit that today. I'll post new files if there are any major changes.
thanks!
Great (work) Scott!
So now we have 3D printed window rollers and 3D printed drip rail finishers and, from Abran, 3D printed intake tubes. What do we need next? I've not had any problem with the A-pillar trim but I recall others have had trouble and good ones are scarce as hen's teeth.
So now we have 3D printed window rollers and 3D printed drip rail finishers and, from Abran, 3D printed intake tubes. What do we need next? I've not had any problem with the A-pillar trim but I recall others have had trouble and good ones are scarce as hen's teeth.
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Three Wheeling
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Alexandria, LA
I agree about the sub-forum to house these.
Another good piece of info. I used upwork.com to hire a Mechanical Engineer from China to do the CAD drawings (Total cost was $100) . I was frustrated I couldn't ever find the passenger side piece and wanted to try to resolve once and for all
Very good experience. He was able to do it from 4-5 photo's and "back and forth" feedback once I had the items printed. Would have gone a lot faster had I had my own 3d printer.
Another good piece of info. I used upwork.com to hire a Mechanical Engineer from China to do the CAD drawings (Total cost was $100) . I was frustrated I couldn't ever find the passenger side piece and wanted to try to resolve once and for all
Very good experience. He was able to do it from 4-5 photo's and "back and forth" feedback once I had the items printed. Would have gone a lot faster had I had my own 3d printer.
Baja
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 5,845
Likes: 368
From: Near Bordeaux, France
ok. I had a CAD drafter, based on pics and feedback (he was in china), create 2 files that a 3D printer can use to print the left and right drip rail finishers. Links to the 2 stl files are below
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ni...8hiZ-xEkJlwFib
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w6...13sOZ1QWqOOMoG
(Let me know if you have issues with the links)
The pics are a comparison between the 3d printed drivers side (red) and an original (black). Of course they will need spray painting and maybe a little sanding but I think they will work.
I have not tried to install yet. I release these to anyone for reproduction in any manner they choose. If someone is proficient in CAD feel free to tweak these.
Also the passengers side is just a reverse image of the drivers.. I have not printed that out yet as I have to use my public library and it takes a while.. I'll submit that today. I'll post new files if there are any major changes.
thanks!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ni...8hiZ-xEkJlwFib
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w6...13sOZ1QWqOOMoG
(Let me know if you have issues with the links)
The pics are a comparison between the 3d printed drivers side (red) and an original (black). Of course they will need spray painting and maybe a little sanding but I think they will work.
I have not tried to install yet. I release these to anyone for reproduction in any manner they choose. If someone is proficient in CAD feel free to tweak these.
Also the passengers side is just a reverse image of the drivers.. I have not printed that out yet as I have to use my public library and it takes a while.. I'll submit that today. I'll post new files if there are any major changes.
thanks!
There are no consumer level printers that would be able to print them. They are too big for the printing bed.
if a shop with a large enough printer did them, maybe but it would take all day to print it.
Fiberglass would be way cheaper and faster
if a shop with a large enough printer did them, maybe but it would take all day to print it.
Fiberglass would be way cheaper and faster
Camel Trophy
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 3,969
Likes: 859
From: Britainistan, UK
How did I missed this post?!
I'd like to know also about these getting made @CaptainAaron
There is a Ebay seller in Malaysia who sells his fiberglass Disco 2 cowls for $150 + $88 shipping worldwide.
https://www.rexypowparts.com/product...el-cowl-plenum
I'd like to know also about these getting made @CaptainAaron
There is a Ebay seller in Malaysia who sells his fiberglass Disco 2 cowls for $150 + $88 shipping worldwide.
https://www.rexypowparts.com/product...el-cowl-plenum
Last edited by JUKE179r; Jun 17, 2019 at 07:31 AM.
Winching
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: North Alabama
For anyone who doesn't have a local 3D printer there are plenty of services online that you can upload your file to and get printed and shipped to you. www.makexyz.com is one. I've been working on some CAD items for the dash and console area. The opportunities are endless.
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 1,235
Likes: 509
From: CA
How did I missed this post?!
There is a Ebay seller in Malaysia who sells his fiberglass Disco 2 cowls for $150 + $88 shipping worldwide.
https://www.rexypowparts.com/product...el-cowl-plenum
There is a Ebay seller in Malaysia who sells his fiberglass Disco 2 cowls for $150 + $88 shipping worldwide.
https://www.rexypowparts.com/product...el-cowl-plenum
