Rear window replacement gears (1 Viewer)

[jynx]

We are going to go and talk to a local machine shop about what it might take to cut some metal (brass most likely) gears for the rear window regulators in the 55. I know a few have made them in the past and before I go chasing this rabbit to far I was wondering if anyone still does. I did some searching and found some pictures and a few links, but didn't see that anyone was still selling them.

So if we were to work out a deal with the shop, would there be any interest from the swine mafia for replacement gears. I have no idea what the price-point would be and it may be more than even I want to fool with, but I do know that small batch one-off kind of stuff is usually pretty spensive.

thoughts or other input welcome.

-Matthew

 

[bobm]

Get quotes from machine shop, for 25, 50, 100 ect.

 

[RocketCityCrzrs]

I'll take 5 just to keep on hand

 

[scrapdaddy]

I would check with Georg at Valley Hybrids because he just started a conversation on having some gears made. I wouldn't want you to have some made and not have the market for them.

 

[jynx]

I'll check with Georg. just looking for options

 

[wngrog]

Gonna post this in the other thread too.

if you have a brass gear cut.

See the valley in the plastic gear?

The SOR gear does not have it and when you tighten up the cover the ridge goes into the gear to bind it up.

I’m going to flap disc the ridge off the cover but new gears need the valley

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Gonna post this in the other thread too.

if you have a brass gear cut.

See the valley in the plastic gear?

The SOR gear does not have it and when you tighten up the cover the ridge goes into the gear to bind it up.

I’m going to flap disc the ridge off the cover but new gears need the valley

Au contraire. The SOR gears do have the groove: Land Cruiser Rear Tail Gate Door 55 Series - https://www.sor.com/cat138.sor#138-18

Pretty sure the gear you posted is a batch that someone else ran before I bought my pig. IIRC @J Mack machined some of them down for himself and others. But for sure you are correct; you need the groove to clear the cover.

 

[PabloCruise]

Au contraire. The SOR gears do have the groove: Land Cruiser Rear Tail Gate Door 55 Series - https://www.sor.com/cat138.sor#138-18

Pretty sure the gear you posted is a batch that someone else ran before I bought my pig. IIRC @J Mack machined some of them down for himself and others. But for sure you are correct; you need the groove to clear the cover.

Good catch - they do appear to have the groove:

 

[PabloCruise]

I would check with Georg at Valley Hybrids because he just started a conversation on having some gears made. I wouldn't want you to have some made and not have the market for them.

I am getting behind in my reading! No idea Georg was working on this...

 

[wngrog]

Fj55 Rear Power Window Driven Gear - Classic Expedition Vehicles

Part Files: Fj55 Fj55 Rear Power Window Driven Gear Download STL Material PCTPE or Nylon (I used Taulman PCTPE) Infill Density 100% Infill at 0.05mm layer height and .25nozzle Infill Pattern Rectilinear Perimeters I used 10 perimeters to add some extra structure around the hub. Notes Check...

classicexpeditionvehicles.com

 

[jeffgoyer]

Sorry to bring back an old thread... But what was the outcome of this? I can't seem to find a definitive answer whether brass gears are or will be available soon from anyone.

Thanks.

 

[wngrog]

There is a guy selling them for $2 each on Facebook and Instagram. I’ll try to find the link

 

[fj55-100]

working on this..... sample gear at the cutter now . should have better info soon

 

[scrapdaddy]

$2, say what?

 

[wngrog]

Fj55 Rear Power Window Driven Gear - Classic Expedition Vehicles

Part Files: Fj55 Fj55 Rear Power Window Driven Gear Download STL Material PCTPE or Nylon (I used Taulman PCTPE) Infill Density 100% Infill at 0.05mm layer height and .25nozzle Infill Pattern Rectilinear Perimeters I used 10 perimeters to add some extra structure around the hub. Notes Check...

classicexpeditionvehicles.com

He posted this file and someone had a Buddy print them and he sent me 3 for $10

 

[bobm]

Can I have 1

 

[MacDaddyRabbit]

Got my rear window 3D composite gear .. from SHAPEways. Order date to delivery 10 days.

 

[Hamachi]

Whatever happened to this?
Who's got the gears?

 

[fj55-100]

fj55 rear window gear by fj55_100 on Shapeways - https://www.shapeways.com/product/DW94JGYWN/fj55-rear-window-gear?optionId=204168312&li=marketplace . older style gear in process ( soon)

 

[Gordobe]

older style gear in process ( soon)

That would be great. Considering the minimal amount of pigs in need of this part it is well appreciated for the efforts that are put into keeping our cinderellas up and running