3D Printed Parts and Accessories

[BFB]

What’d be perfect would be to use a resin printer for this. If you want to see how it looks, shoot me the file and I’ll print you a couple and send them to you.

As far as on filament, try printing the box on its side with the square cut out being on top.
With that square hole on top it wont need near the supports.
OR try printing it on its top but on a raft and so the rounded edges end up getting supports
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"how am i supposed to torque the rear wheel nut to 250 ft lbs??? " - clonebug
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[jbannon]

Thanks a lot! Let me make some new prints and I’ll send some updated photos.
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59 Beetle - Diamond Grey
58 Beetle ragtop - Glacier Blue
58 Beetle ragtop - Black
56 Beetle - Stratos Silver
62 Beetle - Turkis
67 Beetle - Savannah Beige

[Ian]

I have a bunch of stuff that I 3d print for VW's. I sent out a batch of the printed standard dash inserts but some folks didn't really like them, I used one and it seemed to work fine. I use Tinkercad, it's my favorite.

Vanagon Shift Bushing

Super Beetle DIN Radio insert

Standard Beetle with padded dash DIN radio insert

Decklid latch grommet

KDF ornament

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Love and good roads!
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROB CRESS 1968-2012 & KEN CRIMMINS 1957-2024

[swhitcomb]

Tried my hand at a Formuling horn button today. Found a 3D file online. Paid the $10 and printed it in red TPU.

Lots of support to remove when you’re done, but with a little work it could be really nice.
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My 74 Ghia
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[BFB]

Wouldn’t be nice eating a support that fell in your gravy though..
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"how am i supposed to torque the rear wheel nut to 250 ft lbs??? " - clonebug
An interesting thing happens in forums where everyone starts parroting the same thing and "common knowledge" takes over.
Most experts aren't.

[swhitcomb]

[Chipster009]

[BFB]

3D printed a venturi , don't know if its actually beneficial or not but still happy with how it cam out. the outer ring is separate & bolts on so it can capture some wire screen between it and the venturi and keep debris out of the fan
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"how am i supposed to torque the rear wheel nut to 250 ft lbs??? " - clonebug
An interesting thing happens in forums where everyone starts parroting the same thing and "common knowledge" takes over.
Most experts aren't.

[soupcups]

Wonder if anyone can 3D print some of these for me. Or has anyone yet?

They’re a vital part of a 1960, one year only steering column and indicator cancelling ring. They are one of the necessary parts to get the funky 1960 bug horn to work. It’s the plastic bushing under the signal cancelling ring thingy. I’ve looked at Thingiverse already but checking on here first

Thanks.

[BFB]

I'd be happy to give it try. id need you to either take measurements or send me one of your old ones so that I can, which would be the best option so I can compare a printed one to the original.
shoot me a dm
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"how am i supposed to torque the rear wheel nut to 250 ft lbs??? " - clonebug
An interesting thing happens in forums where everyone starts parroting the same thing and "common knowledge" takes over.
Most experts aren't.

[AirHead1966]

[Who.Me?]

Made some simple versions of the drifts recommended for rebuilding big nut RGBs.

Even at 25% infill they were good enough, and being printed rather than machined they don't need 'handles' the same as the original tools. Didn't really need them in the end though.

240a

243

244b

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Andy


Looking for info on my truck's history. Are you from Campbell California or nearby. Do you recognise it? ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=636786

[chrisflstf]

Heres another post about a 3d printed horn insulator ring. About half way down the page

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...;start=160

[AirHead1966]

[mikemenzie]

Hey, All!

Long time lurker, but never had a reason to join the forum. Never found the right time to get a VW I could actually afford or could budget time for.

Finally started building my dream car I've wanted since 6 years old - 1968 VW trike.

Then happened on a good deal for 3 Bugs, 2 with engines. They are rough, but my Lady Love and the kiddos and I love projects.

All that said - I am a hobbyist 3d modeller and printer. I run both filament and resin printers.

I use Fusion 360 as well as Blender.

I have a 3d scanner and have begun expanding what I can do in that direction.

If anyone has parts they'd like 3d scanned for printing or uploading STLs or STEP files, etc., let me know!

We're in the Tucson area.

-Mike