2785312 1967 V8 Shroud Prototype is being 3D printed

[Dana67Dart]

As some may recall I reversed engineered (from measurements and photos) a 67 (one year only) V8 fan shroud, well I bit the bullet yesterday and sent the file off to be 3D printed. Prototyping large pieces is EXPENSIVE!

When I get the prototype, I will test fit and make adjustments. If there is anyone in the northern Colorado area who has a real 67 ( must be 67.... 68 up is physically different but will fit so I have been told) shroud I could come and see to check my details please let me know.

I will investigate injection molding the shroud but I suspect it will be cost prohibitive, There are some 3D Print materials that can hold up to under hood environments but that too is expensive.

 

[RattyBarracuda]

Thats awesome. At my shop we prototype suspension and transmission parts for some of the race cars we build, before we send to CNC. We've run our machines for 5 days on some prints. I can see the cost because of setup time and for time on the printer.

What you did is really cool, I hope it works out. I dont know if they 3d print yet, but Sendcutsend is always pretty cost effective...for the most part.
 

 

[Dana67Dart]

I have been pretty happy with cloud craft 3D

This is a big print, approx 23" x 20" x3"

We have a printer at work that will do it but it would have been $1000.00.

 

[Dana67Dart]

Really good fit.

This weekend I'll see how the opening to fan fit is.

Unfortunately it came in broken, ( I sent the 3D printer a message)

A positive for it being broken is I can put it on without taking the fan off!