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garbaldie Samba Member
Joined: May 29, 2017 Posts: 39 Location: NS, Canada
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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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outcaststudios wrote: |
looks fantastic, very nice design, but im worried that the first hot day it will deform from heat. what infill percentage did you use? i try to print things as solid as possible for the heat range of a hot car which can soften PLA or ABS. |
It's made with an industrial/high temp ASA. The pedal and pivot arm are printed solid. Only the floor mounted frame isn't solid, that's 50% infill but with extra thick perimeters. I've got no worries about the thing melting on me. |
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jwa9681 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2011 Posts: 20 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 7:58 am Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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Picked up a Creality CR-10S a few weeks ago. First few designs and prints:
Rear heater cover.
12V outlet on pillar behind passenger seat for Whynter 65 power.
Any recommendations on the best hosting site for these files? Thingiverse, etc?
Are there any sites that search multiple hosting sites at once for stl files? _________________ 1984 Assuan Westfalia - Auto - EJ253 |
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ZsZ Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2010 Posts: 1647 Location: Budapest Hungary, Europe
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 8:29 am Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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jwa9681 wrote: |
Are there any sites that search multiple hosting sites at once for stl files? |
I am using google for searching stl files, but it usually show the STLfinder and STLbase sites as a result Both show mostly thingiverse and sketchfab items in one place _________________ Zoltan
1.9 MTdi 2wd Multivan (ex Caravelle)
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mrfusn Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2017 Posts: 71 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:25 am Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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I've been plagued by vacuum leak issues on my '85 around the rubber intake boot in the midst of an ignition system rebuild (new MAF, Temp II, AAR). Despite swapping the boot out, I'd not been able to get reliable, long-term seals with the breather and auxiliary hose fittings, and getting remakes of either of those seems to be impossible as well.
So I designed and 3D printed a couple in PETG!
I did check this chemical resistance data sheet and will be watching closely to see how things wear over time, but I'm optimistic. _________________ ‘86 GL Syncro Weekender w/ Subaru EJ25
'85 GL sunroof turned pop top w/ WB 2.1 |
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MuzzcoVW Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2018 Posts: 1474 Location: Westfield, MA.
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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Has anyone said South African grill? As soon as I bought my Vanagon they went out of stock everywhere |
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jordauto Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2011 Posts: 218 Location: Sorrento,BC
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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To user mrfusn, you might find the PETG to get soft and distort at underhood temperatures. It gets soft at about 140ish Fahrenheit. ABS or ASA would be better for anything automotive. Even inside the cabin temperatures can quickly rise over that and melt PETG. |
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zoti Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2007 Posts: 2061 Location: Plano, TX USA
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:55 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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I designed and 3D printed a shift knob. Available on thingivere: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4791247
I made a mold to cast the mount for the ICV on 2.1L
Unfortunately the casting was not strong enough and kept breaking.
3D printed a knob for the table. Made it bigger for more torque.
Laser cut a vent with the VW logo insert to replace the rear heater vent after I removed it to install a diesel heater.
Laser cut a plate for USB and 12v plugs and replaced one of the outer outlets with a plug for a solar panel. I did the same with the flue vent. Installed a solar panel plug there too.
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andy52 Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2019 Posts: 98 Location: Barcelona
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Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 4:26 am Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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love the idea, here in Spain I found a company that prints anything by demand.
the thing is... I need the files, maybe you guys should put them in some platform where people can donate some $ and use those files anywhere around the world.
on the other hand, I printed one of those pieces to put in the ashtray hole and it looked nice 1 week, now after some months in changed its form.. maybe the sun, maybe the screws.. dunno |
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pnwkayaker Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2008 Posts: 920 Location: Sammamish, WA
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Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 6:05 am Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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andy52 wrote: |
love the idea, here in Spain I found a company that prints anything by demand.
the thing is... I need the files, maybe you guys should put them in some platform where people can donate some $ and use those files anywhere around the world. |
Search in Thingiverse (https://thingiverse.com) for "Vanagon" or "T3", there are quite a number of free models available there.
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on the other hand, I printed one of those pieces to put in the ashtray hole and it looked nice 1 week, now after some months in changed its form.. maybe the sun, maybe the screws.. dunno |
Most likely the material used to print it was PLA, which is greatly impacted by the sun and by high temperatures. My understanding is if you want to print something for the interior of the van, needs to be made at least with PET. If it's going to be put on the outside or in the engine compartment, then it should be printed using ABS or ASA. _________________ 87 Syncro Westy EJ25 ("Tardis")
Seattle Meetup at Marymoor (link)
A collection of Simple Useful Mods (SUM) (link) |
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jwa9681 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2011 Posts: 20 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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Awesome stuff!
Any chance you'll share this one? Wanted to do this exact thing. Would save me some time Didn't see it on thingiverse.
Edit: just realized you laser cut. Any chance you have a layout drawing for that? I can convert to a stl. Not a huge deal to create if not. _________________ 1984 Assuan Westfalia - Auto - EJ253 |
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zoti Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2007 Posts: 2061 Location: Plano, TX USA
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Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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jwa9681 wrote: |
Awesome stuff!
Any chance you'll share this one? Wanted to do this exact thing. Would save me some time Didn't see it on thingiverse.
Edit: just realized you laser cut. Any chance you have a layout drawing for that? I can convert to a stl. Not a huge deal to create if not. |
I've managed to find my flue vent one but I'll need to dig in my files at home for the one for the gowesty plugs. |
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andy52 Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2019 Posts: 98 Location: Barcelona
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:15 am Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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pnwkayaker wrote: |
andy52 wrote: |
love the idea, here in Spain I found a company that prints anything by demand.
the thing is... I need the files, maybe you guys should put them in some platform where people can donate some $ and use those files anywhere around the world. |
Search in Thingiverse (https://thingiverse.com) for "Vanagon" or "T3", there are quite a number of free models available there.
andy52 wrote: |
on the other hand, I printed one of those pieces to put in the ashtray hole and it looked nice 1 week, now after some months in changed its form.. maybe the sun, maybe the screws.. dunno |
Most likely the material used to print it was PLA, which is greatly impacted by the sun and by high temperatures. My understanding is if you want to print something for the interior of the van, needs to be made at least with PET. If it's going to be put on the outside or in the engine compartment, then it should be printed using ABS or ASA. |
thanks a lot for the information! |
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jwa9681 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2011 Posts: 20 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:02 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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Anyone have the stl for the sliding door catch trim piece? _________________ 1984 Assuan Westfalia - Auto - EJ253 |
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jwa9681 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2011 Posts: 20 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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Sliding door trim
Not an exact replica, but fit well on the first print. Will probably adjust slightly at some point. The slot is located about 1/8" too low. Works fine, just visual.
_________________ 1984 Assuan Westfalia - Auto - EJ253 |
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thebigben Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2020 Posts: 94 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:20 am Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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Anyone have a CAD file for the curtain clips? If not I’ll throw something together later today. _________________ Ben
'85 2WD Westy w/ Peloquin TBD + 2.2 Subi (Kurt Vannegut) |
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ZsZ Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2010 Posts: 1647 Location: Budapest Hungary, Europe
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Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:46 am Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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thebigben wrote: |
Anyone have a CAD file for the curtain clips? If not I’ll throw something together later today. |
I think I saw on thingiverse, but not sure.
Probably named for T3 or T25 and not Vanagon _________________ Zoltan
1.9 MTdi 2wd Multivan (ex Caravelle)
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thebigben Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2020 Posts: 94 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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Couldn't find anything T3/Vanagon specific, but these look like they'll fit. Will print them and follow up.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2410609 _________________ Ben
'85 2WD Westy w/ Peloquin TBD + 2.2 Subi (Kurt Vannegut) |
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ZsZ Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2010 Posts: 1647 Location: Budapest Hungary, Europe
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Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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Probably that was what I saw _________________ Zoltan
1.9 MTdi 2wd Multivan (ex Caravelle)
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thebigben Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2020 Posts: 94 Location: California
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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Can’t say that it was worth the time to print all of these, but they work! Need to find a darker brown ABS though.
Also printed a badge to cover some screw holes from my PO’s non-functional gauges. Will eventually house various switches + status LEDs, just taped on as a proof of concept.
_________________ Ben
'85 2WD Westy w/ Peloquin TBD + 2.2 Subi (Kurt Vannegut) |
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davlance01 Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2013 Posts: 224 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: 3D Printing Vanagon parts |
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mrfusn wrote: |
I've been plagued by vacuum leak issues on my '85 around the rubber intake boot in the midst of an ignition system rebuild (new MAF, Temp II, AAR). Despite swapping the boot out, I'd not been able to get reliable, long-term seals with the breather and auxiliary hose fittings, and getting remakes of either of those seems to be impossible as well.
So I designed and 3D printed a couple in PETG!
I did check this chemical resistance data sheet and will be watching closely to see how things wear over time, but I'm optimistic. |
I printed the same thing for mine! I used petg and printed them solid.
I also printed a mold for silicone and a nylon washer and a bit of Moly coat and rebuilt my throttle body. Got tens of thousands of miles on those 3d printed parts.
I'd be lost without the thing frankly. _________________ Life is short and the road is long so if you want to see it all you have to drive fast! |
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