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Gnarlodious 
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 Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:07 am Post subject: 3D printed heater flap retainers NLA |
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WANTED: Someone to make these NLA part(s) on a 3D printer, VW 251259143 Plate Left side and 251259144 Plate Right side. See below above where one clip is bent and the other broken off.
These are small slide-in retainers that hold up the heater box footwell flapper rod on ’84 and newer Vanagons.
I have acquired both pieces as a prototype that I will send you, and when you are finished you have to return them to me, or a reasonable facsimile.
These are somewhat damaged but you should be able to derive the entire part from both, as they are symmetrical.
I was planning on glue-in retainers as the VW snap clips seem to have been a failure, causing many of these to drop out and disappear. The retainers slide up into these slots and form the bottom of the hinge hole:
Once this project is accomplished I will expect the print file to be made public.
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agon.parts
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jismay
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| Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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If anyone does end up needing existing .STL files printed I can print up to approx 4" square on my printer in either PLA or ABS filament.
Just let me know, I'm more than happy to print off a few parts for the community.
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Paulbeard
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| Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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Prolly a shedload of NLA plastic gubbins that could be made…vent flaps/diverters first off. A replacement for the brittle abomination around the steering column (*not* a replica, thankyewverymuch) would be a worthy project.
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agon.parts
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| Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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I got the parts. I'll try to get working on them this coming week. Does anyone know the answers to these questions?
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Gnarlodious
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| Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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The clip that is bent is almost broken off. It should go straight up to a detent in the top. Truth be told, I have never seen one intact.
As for the second question, I don’t think it is a problem. A picture of where it slides up into:
Another side:
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jmranger
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| Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 11:11 am Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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I just had a look in MeshLab, since I don't have a 3D printer or a specific need for these parts. AWESOME!
Were these fully drawn or 3D-scanned?
Would you consider adding two info to your readme: the original VW part number and a link to the thread were these were discussed? I feel that your repository will grow significantly over time.
For anyone who lacks a 3D printer, in addition to jismay's offer above, there are web sites out there that links you with people who offer 3D printing services all around the world. I've used https://www.3dhubs.com/ in the past with good results. Just make sure to get them printed in a heat-resistant material - the commonly used PLA isn't. |
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agon.parts
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| Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 11:39 am Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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| jmranger wrote: |
I just had a look in MeshLab, since I don't have a 3D printer or a specific need for these parts. AWESOME!
Were these fully drawn or 3D-scanned?
Would you consider adding two info to your readme: the original VW part number and a link to the thread were these were discussed? I feel that your repository will grow significantly over time. |
Thanks! They were designed from scratch.
Yea, definitely I was thinking about doing that. I'll add that info to the readme file.
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| Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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If you don't have a printer, check your local library. Denver has them for free, just PLA though.
https://www.denverlibrary.org/idealab3D
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Gnarlodious
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| Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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User jismay from this forum offered to print up some so I thought I’d give him a few days. Will report when I get a result.
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agon.parts
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| Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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| Gnarlodious wrote: |
| User jismay from this forum offered to print up some so I thought I’d give him a few days. Will report when I get a result. |
Yea, no worries. Hopefully it works well the first time around. Let me know how it goes! 
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| Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 9:26 am Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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| Gnarlodious wrote: |
| User jismay from this forum offered to print up some so I thought I’d give him a few days. Will report when I get a result. |
I'm tossing them on the printer right now. We'll see how things come out.
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jismay
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| Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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This is the first print.
Black PLA plastic printed at 1.75mm layer height.
PLA should be good before even starting to get soft up to ~140*F
As soon as another pair of the PLA clips prints out I'll see about printing one in ABS plastic, that should be good for even higher temperatures.
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Gnarlodious
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| Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 8:29 pm Post subject: Re: 3D printer project for ya... |
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That looks great! I'll test them out in short order!
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