What unobtainium parts are needs? starter list

[Claydart]

 

[mosleyme]

The package tray doesn't have any locating slots either. I think how you show them located is correct.
I didn't message you in Facebook, at least I don't think I did. However, my originals were blue. If they could be printed in a blue that was close to original that would be great. If not I'd paint them the shade of blue that I wanted, assuming they were printed with a material that can be painted

well, apparently ASA is difficult to print. And I am learning.

first attempt, default settings

After some adjustments and calibration. This was printed on a smooth plate with top face down. Easiest way to print.

This is printed top up using the "ironing" setting. The bottom face that you don't see is a bit rough from the supports.

This is an example of surface printed on textured plate, PLA test print:

I'm currently doing a test with thinner layers to see if it comes out significantly better.

What do you think? Even if a little rough definitely workable if you are going to primer and paint.

 

[broughj]

well, apparently ASA is difficult to print. And I am learning.

first attempt, default settings
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After some adjustments and calibration. This was printed on a smooth plate with top face down. Easiest way to print.
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This is printed top up using the "ironing" setting. The bottom face that you don't see is a bit rough from the supports.
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This is an example of surface printed on textured plate, PLA test print:
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I'm currently doing a test with thinner layers to see if it comes out significantly better.

What do you think? Even if a little rough definitely workable if you are going to primer and paint.

I figured on doing some finish work to make them look close to original. I could probably make either of the last two work. The PLA looks really good to me. Since I know nothing about the printing materials, would PLA if painted hold up in the interior of a car? Again, thanks for taking on my project.

Regards,
John

 

[ec_co]

I figured on doing some finish work to make them look close to original. I could probably make either of the last two work. The PLA looks really good to me. Since I know nothing about the printing materials, would PLA if painted hold up in the interior of a car? Again, thanks for taking on my project.

Regards,
John

PLA will not hold up to heat in summer, the high internal cabin temps would warp it. High temp filaments like ASA/ABS will work though. PLA is good for rapid prototyping because it's 1/2 the cost of ASA, once the design is perfected then you switch over to the proper filament

 

[mosleyme]

I figured on doing some finish work to make them look close to original. I could probably make either of the last two work. The PLA looks really good to me. Since I know nothing about the printing materials, would PLA if painted hold up in the interior of a car? Again, thanks for taking on my project.

Regards,
John

PLA will not hold up to heat in summer, the high internal cabin temps would warp it. High temp filaments like ASA/ABS will work though. PLA is good for rapid prototyping because it's 1/2 the cost of ASA, once the design is perfected then you switch over to the proper filament

Yep. PLA for test prints for fit and stuff you display on the shelf. Toys for kids.

PLA only good to about 50C, will warp in a car. ABS/ASA minimum for interior. Both are good to about 100C. ASA is supposed to be more UV resistant, so for rear package shelf it will be OK if you paint it or not.

 

[Tsully]

Yep. PLA for test prints for fit and stuff you display on the shelf. Toys for kids.

PLA only good to about 50C, will warp in a car. ABS/ASA minimum for interior. Both are good to about 100C. ASA is supposed to be more UV resistant, so for rear package shelf it will be OK if you paint it or not.

I saw on FB where you had posted the file for these… but I don’t download anything from FB even though I knew it was you.

My bed on mine has to sides and I normally use the textured side for better adhesion.

I saw on YouTube guys using the acetone trick to smooth them out also.

 

[mosleyme]

I saw on FB where you had posted the file for these… but I don’t download anything from FB even though I knew it was you.

My bed on mine has to sides and I normally use the textured side for better adhesion.

I saw on YouTube guys using the acetone trick to smooth them out also.

Do you need one of the files?

 

[Tsully]

Do you need one of the files?

That would be awesome!

 

[Tsully]

Shoutout to @mosleyme for the rear defrost file!

Excellent work!!!!

 

[ec_co]

I saw on FB where you had posted the file for these… but I don’t download anything from FB even though I knew it was you.

My bed on mine has to sides and I normally use the textured side for better adhesion.

I saw on YouTube guys using the acetone trick to smooth them out also.

re: Acetone for smoothing - I've done some testing with it as I print mainly in ASA, you have to be cautious on your time frames because it can warp your pieces if left for too long or melt some features away. It does create a smoother surface for sure though

 

[MadScientistMat]

A very thick PLA item can stand summer heat; the shift knob in my daily driver is PLA with 100% infill. The trick is to use it for thick, well supported shapes.

 

[Super-Cuda]

I'm not sure if these have been posted as a part to reproduce but there seems to be a demand for them and no one is currently manufacturing them.

1969 Barracuda headlight bezels.

 

[spatkins]

What do folks need? What isn't available that can be reverse engineered and printed?

Keep in mind, these are for plastic parts, not metal as that tech is still quite expensive and not available for most folks. The current level of hobbyist printers is more than adequate to print high quality, high temperature, high strength products.

The engineering side can require lots of iterations and tweaking - if an Eng/Printer has the vehicle, it's an easier process; if not, member collaboration is more important to find members (hopefully close because shipping back/forth for test fits and tweaking can get costly) willing to help in the process. This generally also requires having a physical part in hand for precise measurements.

So - what holes are missing in the parts department?

 

[spatkins]

A pillar trim for 73 Plymouth scamp

 

[pishta]

how about those silly rear plastic corner trim pieces under the inside window of a 64-66 Barracuda? weird shape, not sure how it would be designed. Maybe a flat thin panel that could be heated to form and fit?

 

[mosleyme]

how about those silly rear plastic corner trim pieces under the inside window of a 64-66 Barracuda? weird shape, not sure how it would be designed. Maybe a flat thin panel that could be heated to form and fit?

These I assume:

[SOLD] - 64 65 66 Barracuda Rear Window Interior Corner Trim Mouldings

Could be 3D printed in ASA and vapor smoothed.

 

[spatkins]

What do folks need? What isn't available that can be reverse engineered and printed?

Keep in mind, these are for plastic parts, not metal as that tech is still quite expensive and not available for most folks. The current level of hobbyist printers is more than adequate to print high quality, high temperature, high strength products.

The engineering side can require lots of iterations and tweaking - if an Eng/Printer has the vehicle, it's an easier process; if not, member collaboration is more important to find members (hopefully close because shipping back/forth for test fits and tweaking can get costly) willing to help in the process. This generally also requires having a physical part in hand for precise measurements.

So - what holes are missing in the parts department?

 

[spatkins]

how about those silly rear plastic corner trim pieces under the inside window of a 64-66 Barracuda? weird shape, not sure how it would be designed. Maybe a flat thin panel that could be heated to form and fit?

I need A pillar trim for 73 Scamp (A body)

 

[spatkins]

What do folks need? What isn't available that can be reverse engineered and printed?

Keep in mind, these are for plastic parts, not metal as that tech is still quite expensive and not available for most folks. The current level of hobbyist printers is more than adequate to print high quality, high temperature, high strength products.

The engineering side can require lots of iterations and tweaking - if an Eng/Printer has the vehicle, it's an easier process; if not, member collaboration is more important to find members (hopefully close because shipping back/forth for test fits and tweaking can get costly) willing to help in the process. This generally also requires having a physical part in hand for precise measurements.

So - what holes are missing in the parts department?

I need A pillar post trim for 73 scamp

 

[spatkins]

Need A pillar post trim 1973 scamp