D pillar exterior vent grills would be awesome too, which was mentioned in the last post of the other thread. Just reiteratingNow if only you could 3D print rubber gaskets....
D pillar vents are still available from Toyota.
Things to 3D print for our 60's
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D pillar vents are still available from Toyota.
D pillar vents are still available from Toyota.
I did not know that.
Expect a phone call from me when the wife lets me spend the money for a pair
pandasfj
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ditto on the dash instrument panel bezels and maybe the b pillar seat belt covers in black...there starting to crack
Louvers. Very nice.
They are another "I ain't paying that kinda money" part....
List: $121.16
MUD: $90.87
People better get this 3D thing going.
List: $121.16
MUD: $90.87
People better get this 3D thing going.
This is a great idea! I'm game, I like several of the ideas, at this point especially the light switch blanks and plate for the compartment above the AC controls.
-Daniel Kent
-Daniel Kent
They are another "I ain't paying that kinda money" part.... List: $121.16 MUD: $90.87 People better get this 3D thing going.
121 each or pair?
3d printers is a great tool like duct tape and a set of pliars. They are usefull in emergency and getting it together until you have the correct tools available like a nut and bolt or a torque wrench. 3d plastic printers are super cheap right now as a printer 300-1000 dollars. Super cheap up front cost but you have to make a CAD model and then after the print is done you have to bondo, sand, and paint. And you will probably have to make about 2 to three version to get the right fit and finish.
Price break down: Side vents.
I would probably spend about 16-40 hours making the CAD model to be exactly like the originals. I charge roughly $70-$110 per hour for re-engineering a product or machine. I have access to a $15,000 & $100,000 3d printer. It takes about a hour of setup before and after. These side vents would take about 4-6 hours to print. And then about 3-5 hours of post printing clean up, bondo sanding. And then off to paint. And if I were to sell these or actually charge you as a customer/client... Somewhere in the $300-$600 each. I work closley with a 3d printer shop and there minimum price is 75.00. But you would get the coolest 1/4" dowel pin made out of plastic.
And after you paid me, you get a piece of crap plastic that won't last more than 2 winters in Minnesota or 2-3 years in Arizona sun.
Take any of the operation or cost and do it yourself and maybe save some money. But you will never get to $122 for one or two of these original pieces from Toyota. great deal.
The price is per louver.
And you get the grommets and screws.
The way I look at it--originals lasted close to 30 years on mine. $160 to replace is fine in my book.
Exactly.
Nothing you could ever make or buy half price for something aftermarket Chinese wouldn't even come close to lasting or look as nice as the original Toyota part.
How about the 60 series fuse box cover.
TLC Norway
woodwelder
A pillar/dash/floor/gearstick mounted gauge holder with cruiser theme.
Phone docks with NFC and charger.
Phone covers with cruiser theme.
Mini 6" land cruiser models for parking on desk or dinner table.
I would not be comfortable having printed abs anywhere exterior on my cruiser.
Even the solid OEM stuff breaks, why buy expensive parts with short life span?
I'd like to see more add ons for interior and non critical parts.
Phone docks with NFC and charger.
Phone covers with cruiser theme.
Mini 6" land cruiser models for parking on desk or dinner table.
I would not be comfortable having printed abs anywhere exterior on my cruiser.
Even the solid OEM stuff breaks, why buy expensive parts with short life span?
I'd like to see more add ons for interior and non critical parts.
I have been working on speaker grills that look stock but a little bigger to cover up holes from previous aftermarket speakers on my nice door panels. I incorporated the Teq Logo while I was at it. This is my 3rd variation, 3D printing is definitely a trial and error process. I'll post more photos when I actually get it good enough to mount on the door.
There is a process to smooth ABS plastic that I have not tried yet, and I am looking for a darker brown to print with.
There is a process to smooth ABS plastic that I have not tried yet, and I am looking for a darker brown to print with.
it legal to use a company's logo? looks awesome though
LAMBCRUSHER
SILVER Star
for "artistic" purposes that are not meant to be used for sale, they can't really do anything about it...as soon as someone tries to make money from it, the lawyers come runnin...remember, it's as soon as someone asks for money for it it becomes an issue...I like PMs....and art... and "gifts"...
micruz60
Unleaded Regular
^^ Innalectual properrty or sumthin'
can we use it if it's 25 years or older?
can we use it if it's 25 years or older?
