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human compass Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2013 Posts: 415 Location: Flagstaff,AZ
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:26 am Post subject: 3D print install kit for Maxair/Fantastic Fan on Westy |
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As the title says, I'm wondering if one of you 3d gurus thinks this is possible? It seems that the biggest challenge (aside from cutting the sunroof opening a bit), is filling the ridges on the westy roof. I would think that an adapter could be printed (likely in two pieces) to fill the voids and make weather proofing and seating easier. I'ld be happy to help pay for R&D and use my AZ based van for a test case.
Maybe make an interior trim piece as well to give it a finished look?
Thoughts? _________________ 84 Westy Syncro- 3.3L SVX stage 2 tune,subaru gears 6speed with tbd, front locker, porche brakes x4, aux tank, radflo susp |
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vanis13 Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2010 Posts: 3082 Location: ABQ NM USA.... Except when not
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:51 am Post subject: Re: 3D print install kit for Maxair/Fantastic Fan on Westy |
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human compass wrote: |
As the title says, I'm wondering if one of you 3d gurus thinks this is possible? It seems that the biggest challenge (aside from cutting the sunroof opening a bit), is filling the ridges on the westy roof. I would think that an adapter could be printed (likely in two pieces) to fill the voids and make weather proofing and seating easier. I'ld be happy to help pay for R&D and use my AZ based van for a test case.
Maybe make an interior trim piece as well to give it a finished look?
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Yes, I create 3d printed parts and was thinking the same thing on a new-to-me van I just got with a leaking sun roof..... Everything you mentioned plus if there was a way to make the install thinner than the deep interior trim I see in the install pics here.
If not me then who?... The likely thought is the 3d printing guy I see on here just because he already makes stuff and I'm totally capable of your want to work together... Maybe you get a unit for me and I'll create it trim kit and you get a complete trim kit for your unit and if we decide to make something available to others well share the proceeds somehow.
Here's a similar idea I made for a roof rack on the rear hatch
_________________ 83.5 Westy with Subaru 2.5, 4 spd manual, center seat, COLD A/C on 134a!, Winter camp heated with an Espar B4 gasoline furnace
www.SuperVanagon.com - some stuff I make |
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human compass Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2013 Posts: 415 Location: Flagstaff,AZ
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: 3D print install kit for Maxair/Fantastic Fan on Westy |
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perfect man, I love it. exactly what I was thinking.
I think by making the outside adapter raise the height by 2", the interior piece provided would fit correctly.
What unit do you think we should use?
I would imagine the big vendors would want to pick this up, if it's as slick as we hope..
I'll shoot you a DM
Mike _________________ 84 Westy Syncro- 3.3L SVX stage 2 tune,subaru gears 6speed with tbd, front locker, porche brakes x4, aux tank, radflo susp |
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Microbusdeluxe Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2003 Posts: 977 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: 3D print install kit for Maxair/Fantastic Fan on Westy |
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On the Maxxair fan the interior trim ring can easily be cut down to fit a thinner roof. Is that a concern for you or am I misreading your post? _________________ '69 Squareback RIP
'65 21 window deluxe sold before the price spike, damn it.
'70 rhd bay now a taxi in South Sudan
'81 Westy sold
'89 hightop Westy Joker syncro 16" now with Bostig! |
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human compass Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2013 Posts: 415 Location: Flagstaff,AZ
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: 3D print install kit for Maxair/Fantastic Fan on Westy |
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that was one of my concerns. thanks for that feedback.
mostly just looking for an easy exterior solution so as not to have to add fiberglass or tons of self leveling putty for the gaps. _________________ 84 Westy Syncro- 3.3L SVX stage 2 tune,subaru gears 6speed with tbd, front locker, porche brakes x4, aux tank, radflo susp |
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DanHoug Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2016 Posts: 4717 Location: Bemidji, MN
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: 3D print install kit for Maxair/Fantastic Fan on Westy |
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i would readily pay for such an adapter but NOT if it raised the exterior height due to garage door clearance. i'm fine with the adapter bulk inside. _________________ -dan
60% of what you find on the internet is wrong, including this post.
'87 Westy & '89 Westy both 2.1 4spd
Past projects can be found at--
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