I wish I was more computer literate. 3D printing looks like a lot of fun.
1969 Valiant Slicing
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wildman2bad
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I learned about 3D printing at YouTube University. The 3D Cad and Slicing software is free. You just need a 3D printer and a decent one can be bought for about $170. Tinker Cad is entry level easy to use 3D cad software. Cura is good slicing software. Start by printing any of the 3D models that are free on the web to learn the Slicer software the the printer. Once that is under your belt, try 3D cad.
wildman2bad
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Before and after shots of the dash. I made a instrument cluster that is symmetrical about the steering column. It will hold the speedometer, tach, and indicator lights. To the left, I have the headlights and wiper switches. Made some bezels for the switches using the 3D printer and chrome nail polish.
wildman2bad
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I think I am finished with the design of my shifter cover. It was 3D resin printed, hand painted, and the brushes are from a door sweep.
abdywgn
dismantler
WOW! That is outstanding! I hope the seats don't hide it and people see it when they look the car over. Neat!
wildman2bad
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Playing with some 3D prints and paint that I might use on my car. I have tried acrylic paint, gilding, and Testors Enamel paint on the Isis figures. The camera is not picking the vibrance of the gilding. A bigger version of Isis might go in the front grill.
Anubis will be placed on the front passenger fender where a smaller plain Chrysler pentagram would go.
Anubis will be placed on the front passenger fender where a smaller plain Chrysler pentagram would go.
wildman2bad
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It's is back down on all fours. Assembled the four link rear suspension, disk breaks, fuel system, front suspension, and moved the battery to the trunk .
mopowers
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Dang, you're throwing some good parts at this. Can't wait to see it on the road. Thanks for the update.
You, my friend, are an artist. 
looking good
Wvbuzzmaster
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You are doing extremely nice fabrication and body work on this project.
I hope you are not planning to run those trailer tires on this project as they are not designed/constructed for those forces.
I hope you are not planning to run those trailer tires on this project as they are not designed/constructed for those forces.
Jeff Seighman
aka jeffnmo
That's just Freakin' Awesome. Can't wait to see how it runs down the road.
DionR
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Hopefully not like those pro-mods that cover .33 miles to make it down the quarter mile.
wildman2bad
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What aspect of the trailer rim design makes you think it not suitable for a car?
You’re going to need front wheels that can take the pounding of dropping way back down to the ground at high speed!
Wvbuzzmaster
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It’s not necessarily the trailer rim that is the issue, but the trailer tire itself. The ST trailer tires are designed specifically to carry load, not propel a vehicle or cornering. Yes it can work, but it is the incorrect application. Additionally the trailer rims are generally sized for the minimum allowable rim width of the tire size mounted, often times 5” wide for a tire size one would generally go at least 6” wide for car application. I have used trailer tires on my car to be able to have a roller, not street driven. And based on your dreams of a 408 under the hood of your extensively customized car, I think it would be short sited to not invest in the proper tires to be able to remain safe and damage free on the car, yourself, and others. You may never have a problem, but what if you did? Can you accept the consequences? And with ST trailer tires that read “trailer use only” on them will your insurance cover you in an accident?
mygasser
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it's the speed rating that would concern me most on trailer/commercial tyres, escpecially for insurance purposes. now you have them they can be used to produce smoke so you get some enjoyment from them, lol.
neil.
neil.
wildman2bad
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Thanks for the concerns on the rims. Trailer rims are rated to carry more load then ones advertised for cars. The trailer rims I have are 15x6 and I am running car tires. The reason I am using them is the steel rims for the street are about twice the price and I want to use hub caps that look like the spun aluminum ones you see on Bonnyville cars. Only draw back I see is the trailer rims have 0 offset. This limits you on the max size of tire you can run.
I am not running trailer tires.
I am not running trailer tires.
wildman2bad
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I have been working on the steering column. Took mine apart a long time ago and couldn't find a baggie of parts and pieces that I safely stored some place. Had to buy another column at a swap meet. It was not in good shape, but it had the parts I needed to put the original one together. I am switching to a floor shifter and using the original automatic shifter column. So what to do with the original shifter and gear indicator? It was Fusion 360 and 3D printing to the rescue. The switch is to turn on/off the rear camera.
wildman2bad
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My defrost vents had all of the fins broken out and were sun baked. I took measurements and created a 3D model that included necking down the duct from 2.5 to 2 inches to fit my aftermarket HVAC system. The picture shows the test prints used to confirm fitment. Final parts will be printed in black ASA-CF which is a plastic that has carbon fibers and stands up to UV.
Nice job, how long does something like that take to print?
wildman2bad
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Depends on the orientation of the part. Grill side down is 4 hours. Grill side up 8 hours because of all the support material needed.
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