What unobtainium parts are needs? starter list

[dr dodge]

Curious if the original connectors had more sink aka more mass

kinda sucks the heat out when the lights on. if OEM was x mass(heavy brass) and new(coated ???) are x/2 (half as heavy) they would get much hotter. also think a "non conductive stiffener mount" may help like the circuit board spine in OEM
transferring heat to the body.

very nice thread, read it all

thanks

dr

 

[RattyBarracuda]

Anyone needs or wants to collaborate on something, Im running 3 printers now and switched over to solidworks. I'd be glad to hop in and help on something.

Here's a little of the CAD and 3D print work Ive been doing.

I'd be glad to pitch in on anything.

 

[mosleyme]

Probably very little demand, but rear defogger diffusers for a 1969 Barracuda notchback. Don't have a very good part to measure to build a model. Bottom where hose attaches is pretty solid, top is a mess.

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Ideally you need a bored experienced Mechanical Engineer with a pair of calipers, a 3D scanner, a 3D printer and a few of these laying around.

And who happens to own a 1968 Notchback.

I will probably have some time next week to model these in Fusion and make an STL I can share. I would do a test print and fit before sending out a file.

 

[broughj]

Ideally you need a bored experienced Mechanical Engineer with a pair of calipers, a 3D scanner, a 3D printer and a few of these laying around.

And who happens to own a 1968 Notchback.

I will probably have some time next week to model these in Fusion and make an STL I can share. I would do a test print and fit before sending out a file.

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Wow, outstanding! Was beginning to think the trashed ones that were on my car were unicorns. Very interested in following the progress and acquiring a pair for my car. I won't need them for a while, since the car is completely disassembled for restoration.

 

[mosleyme]

Wow, outstanding! Was beginning to think the trashed ones that were on my car were unicorns. Very interested in following the progress and acquiring a pair for my car. I won't need them for a while, since the car is completely disassembled for restoration.

I’ll model up something in the next week or two. Have a new printer arriving ~ 1/14; so probably can do a PLA test print that following weekend.

Would you want it to appear OEM or something a little different? Be kind of cool to overlay a Barracuda on top…

 

[broughj]

I’ll model up something in the next week or two. Have a new printer arriving ~ 1/14; so probably can do a PLA test print that following weekend.

Would you want it to appear OEM or something a little different? Be kind of cool to overlay a Barracuda on top…

I'm a restoration guy, so would prefer something close to OEM.

Regards,
John

 

[AZ-Nick]

Maybe not a reproduction piece...what about someone building a N96 unhood pieces for a dual scoop A-body hood? Broken down they aren't huge. Just thinking outside box. how about two-piece radiator shrouds?

Now this is something I have been thinking about designing for awhile but between my health issues and my 3dPrinting business it hasn’t given me much free time.

 

[mosleyme]

I'm a restoration guy, so would prefer something close to OEM.

Regards,
John

I say it looks pretty close. I’ll do a PLA test print next week.

 

[70SwingerGuy]

I've always thought these fuse boxes (pegged as 63-69 Valiant, Barracuda, Dart under dash fuse boxes) would be good candidates for 3d printing, but haven't seen anyone do it yet. I don't know what volume/price/margin would justify the effort.

and @MadScientistMat these are readily available for just under a hundred bucks.

 

[MadScientistMat]

and @MadScientistMat these are readily available for just under a hundred bucks.

Yeah, I found that AMS Obsolete has them after I started looking into if the OEM terminals were available.

I'll only make my own version if I can get the price to half what they're selling them for.

 

[SDCookie]

Front seat hinge covers.
It seems like everyone is always looking for them.
They are pretty small and should be easy to reproduce...

Radio delete plates in several different styles as well...

Hinge covers for sure!!

 

[broughj]

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I say it looks pretty close. I’ll do a PLA test print next week.

It sure does. Does your car have the original rear defogger setup in it? Would be interested in some pictures of the blower mounting, hoses, and package tray. Here's what I have.

 

[mosleyme]

It sure does. Does your car have the original rear defogger setup in it? Would be interested in some pictures of the blower mounting, hoses, and package tray. Here's what I have.View attachment 1716495416View attachment 1716495417

No, but I have one of the housings that uses the speaker hole. Stashed in attic somewhere.

 

[mopardude318]

How about a coolant overflow bottle for the ‘74-78 dodge trucks? They don’t make reproductions…and are in somewhat high demand.

 

[mosleyme]

How about a coolant overflow bottle for the ‘74-78 dodge trucks? They don’t make reproductions…and are in somewhat high demand.

NOS Mopar 1972-78 Dodge Truck Coolant Reservoir 4086800

$299.89!

Reservoir is pretty big. This type of piece was originally blow molded.
May be able to do in PC, but the size would be an issue. Looks like it is greater than 2' across.

 

[MadScientistMat]

How about a coolant overflow bottle for the ‘74-78 dodge trucks? They don’t make reproductions…and are in somewhat high demand.

If you have one I can measure, even a badly damaged one, I would be glad to have a look.

 

[mopardude318]

NOS Mopar 1972-78 Dodge Truck Coolant Reservoir 4086800

$299.89!

Reservoir is pretty big. This type of piece was originally blow molded.
May be able to do in PC, but the size would be an issue. Looks like it is greater than 2' across.

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Looks like his stock dried up on those… ive bought a few used ones over the years, but they end up like the others.. brittle and cracked.

 

[mopardude318]

If you have one I can measure, even a badly damaged one, I would be glad to have a look.

I can send you one…if you’d like.

 

[mosleyme]

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I say it looks pretty close. I’ll do a PLA test print next week.

PLA test print worked out. First iteration I had a few things I needed to tweak.

I need to pick up a smooth print bed plate, the texture is a bit much.

Does anyone know definitively which way the vents point? I assume outward, meaning the angled blades point towards the side. Would kind of make sense for the rear window considering placement.

 

[broughj]

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PLA test print worked out. First iteration I had a few things I needed to tweak.

I need to pick up a smooth print bed plate, the texture is a bit much.

Does anyone know definitively which way the vents point? I assume outward, meaning the angled blades point towards the side. Would kind of make sense for the rear window considering placement.

I thought I had a picture of the damaged vents before I removed them, but apparently, I don't. The pictures from under the package tray shows the long tab on the bottom of the part aligned with a slot in the metal package tray. I think this would fix the correct orientation. That tab on your part appears to be shorter than on the original part, so it might need to be lengthened some to use it as an alignment pin. Your part that you printed looks great. Thank-you for taking on my project. Not sure how many folks might need a set of these, but I for one do.

Regards,

John

 

[mosleyme]

I thought I had a picture of the damaged vents before I removed them, but apparently, I don't. The pictures from under the package tray shows the long tab on the bottom of the part aligned with a slot in the metal package tray. I think this would fix the correct orientation. That tab on your part appears to be shorter than on the original part, so it might need to be lengthened some to use it as an alignment pin. Your part that you printed looks great. Thank-you for taking on my project. Not sure how many folks might need a set of these, but I for one do.

Regards,

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The tab on my printed part is same length as the stock ones I have, the hole in the sheet metal is large enough that it does not fix the location of the vent. I would assume that the factory package tray has slots to locate the vent. If the long tab is oriented as you show then the vents point the direction I assumed they would (see picture below). Are you the same person on Facebook that messaged me and wanted them printed in blue? I should have everything I need to start printing these in ASA by next weekend.

 

[broughj]

The tab on my printed part is same length as the stock ones I have, the hole in the sheet metal is large enough that it does not fix the location of the vent. I would assume that the factory package tray has slots to locate the vent. If the long tab is oriented as you show then the vents point the direction I assumed they would (see picture below). Are you the same person on Facebook that messaged me and wanted them printed in blue? I should have everything I need to start printing these in ASA by next weekend.View attachment 1716498097

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