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I don't know any better place to post this, or if I am allowed to post this, if I am not please remove.
To start off I don't want this to come off as advertising or selling anything, because at this point I am not. I am simply looking for ideas and what you guys would like to see done.

I have been 3D printing for almost a year now. If you don't know what 3D printing is, it is taking plastic and melting it into certain shapes/parts. What I am wondering is what would you guys like seen made for our vehicles? Custom interior parts, mounts, dash plugs, ect.

For an example I am currently working on a switch panel:
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That will fit in here just like this one, only being 100% customizable.
My goal of this is to try and give these machines a more practical use and help make these items available at a far cheaper price.
For example once this piece is fully designed I will be able to sell it for $5-$10 while it retails for almost $70.
 
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Semborski said:
I don't know any better place to post this, or if I am allowed to post this, if I am not please remove.
To start off I don't want this to come off as advertising or selling anything, because at this point I am not. I am simply looking for ideas and what you guys would like to see done.

I have been 3D printing for almost a year now. If you don't know what 3D printing is, it is taking plastic and melting it into certain shapes/parts. What I am wondering is what would you guys like seen made for our vehicles? Custom interior parts, mounts, dash plugs, ect.

For an example I am currently working on a switch panel:
NO-11024.jpg
That will fit in here just like this one, only being 100% customizable.
My goal of this is to try and give these machines a more practical use and help make these items available at a far cheaper price.
For example once this piece is fully designed I will be able to sell it for $5-$10 while it retails for almost $70.
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I like it, but then where would I put my loose change?
 
I wouldn't mind seeing a print out of the access door for the cabin air filter, I'm sure others wouldn't either. :undecided:
 
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I like this idea. I have thought about an overhead console switch panel myself. I know some guys have just gotten blanks, or added buttons to their existing ones up there.


littleblazer said:
I wouldn't mind seeing a print out of the access door for the cabin air filter, I'm sure others wouldn't either. :undecided:
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Very good idea. Those things are hard to come by at the junk yards.
 
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littleblazer said:
I wouldn't mind seeing a print out of the access door for the cabin air filter, I'm sure others wouldn't either. :undecided:
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Correct me if I am wrong, but this part?
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Correction, I think I found what you would like here:
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Semborski said:
Correct me if I am wrong, but this part?
Spring2011022.jpg

Correction, I think I found what you would like here:
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Yea, the second one is right. :yes:
 
littleblazer said:
Yea, the second one is right. :yes:
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Looks simple enough, I would have to get my hands on one first to measure it up and what not. If I read correctly, they are from 03 and previous year tb?
 
Semborski said:
Looks simple enough, I would have to get my hands on one first to measure it up and what not. If I read correctly, they are from 03 and previous year tb?
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I have one, but need a second one, if you would like I can draw one up and measure it and post up the dimensions? And yes 03 and prior. :yes:
 
littleblazer said:
I have one, but need a second one, if you would like I can draw one up and measure it and post up the dimensions? And yes 03 and prior. :yes:
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If you could try that, that would be awesome.
 
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Is clear/smoked plastic possible?
Clear/smoked turn signal covers and the light covers for the roof rack (like on the Northface edition) would probably be popular.
 
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Wooluf1952 said:
Is clear/smoked plastic possible?
Clear/smoked turn signal covers and the light covers for the roof rack (like on the Northface edition) would probably be popular.
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This is an example of clear abs after extrusion. I haven't ever used it so I am not sure how much light would shine through exactly. I know that would be a difficult shape to print, let alone design without something to work off of but could be done potentially.
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After looking into it, it would appear to be pretty hard to do, included are the dimensions that matter.
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My scanner is dead, so that is the best I can do photo wise. I don't think it will work.
 
Looks simple enough.
 
Semborski said:
This is an example of clear abs after extrusion. I haven't ever used it so I am not sure how much light would shine through exactly. I know that would be a difficult shape to print, let alone design without something to work off of but could be done potentially.
PET-sample.JPG
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I'm not sure about the Northface lights, but the mirror turn signal covers from your TB could be used for the model. LED's would probably be needed for the blinkers.
 
I have a door not in use if you wanted me to ship it to you as a template and you can ship it back once you get it done.
 
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HARDTRAILZ said:
I have a door not in use if you wanted me to ship it to you as a template and you can ship it back once you get it done.
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That would be a big help! Send me a PM and I can take care of shipping and what not.
 
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I'm in for a switch panel. How does it mount to the console (pressure-fit, screws or 3M tape)?
 
Bscfrank914 said:
I second clear/smoked caps for our roof racks. I'm currently searching for a pair as we talk.
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If you really want. Look up how to make a vacuum forming table and get a sheet of fluorescent light diffuser plastic. Take your factory cap off and make a negative off that so you have something to form the plastic too.

edit: I would, but school is starting next week so am very busy especially with all these projects going on. If no one else tries once I have time I can.


zsiya said:
I'm in for a switch panel. How does it mount to the console (pressure-fit, screws or 3M tape)?
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It would use the same mounting holes that the rubber insert uses.
 
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Yes. Hitch covers are printable. I am unsure of the ones people are always looking for.
 
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Mounce said:
Here's what they look like.

-idk why one posted twice
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It looks like it would be too wide to print in one shot. I can print 8" wide. I could print in two parts and glue them together and make a mold out of it however. That's a lot of plastic though, so a lot of wait time between fitment tests.

How are these secured? It doesn't look like you would be able to get a pin through it
 
snap tabs like this are what my one bowtie has



I also have a plain black cover that just has about 3 or 4 inches in that reciever so it stays put without pins or tabs.
 
I have this hitch cap, which I used as a mount for my rear view camera. It has a few flexible ribs that hold onto the inside of the receiver. :twocents:

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Out of curiosity, do you have a rough estimate of cost of the door for the filters?
 
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littleblazer said:
Out of curiosity, do you have a rough estimate of cost of the door for the filters?
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I do not yet. Once I get it to measure up I'll know more but I'm guessing 10-20
 
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Sounds good. Every single junk yard I've gone to has had that stupid door pulled and it's annoying. Lol how many people know of this.
 
Got the piece yesterday *everyone thank Hardtrailz* got some measurements and later out the basic design. Gotta add the screw supports and tidy everything up. I won't have much time to work on it until Sunday by then I hope to have a couple test pieces printed off.
 
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Thank you HARDTRAILZ. :hail:
 
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