Northport Datsun Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Check out my 3D Printed dome light lens for my 620. It's at Thingiverse.com. Search Datsun and you will find it. Want one? I'll print one for you free if you can share some parts for modeling. I desperately need the small rectangular panel pieces that cover the heater control mounting screws. I also need the glove box door knob, sun visor clips, and I would like to attempt an automatic transmission knob. All parts will be returned to you, and I'll print you one also. Check it out and contact me if you're interested. 5 Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I need one of those! Mine broke, it dryrotted and fell apart. I want a clear/white one. Email sent! These are the lenses he made by the way. Looks good! Figured I would post the pictures for him. Good work, look more durable as well. :thumbup: I swear, 3D printing is the coolest thing going right now! I watched something on the news a few weeks ago where someone made a working "robot" hand for a disabled little boy for the total cost of $24 in supplies, how cool is that? And it can revolutionize the old car parts business. Heck, think of all the overpriced, hard to find parts people can buy to fix up their old cars... Northport, you could start up a car parts business! Ready to get rich? 3 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 These are pretty cool. I don't have a 620 but I bet you would get a lot of people wanting 510 dome lights... or even... 510 tail light buckets. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Cool stuff! For the standard cab lights I'm assuming? 1 Quote Link to comment
zed1 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Looks good. Are you making anything for us 1970 240Z owners? Keith 1 Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 How nice do the parts need to be? I have an auto shift knob with cracks. I would gladly let you use it for modeling or if that wont work i will purchase one when you make it 1 Quote Link to comment
Northport Datsun Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 The parts for modeling don't need to be very nice condition at all. The basic dimensions for the details like the tabs on the lens that hold it in place were important, but everything is adjustable once it's in the model form. My lens was modeled from the one in my 1976 Standard Cab 620. It was partially disintegrated (just as someone else described). Half of it was missing. My son is a Solid Works Pro and he happens to work at Makerbot. I have a Replicator and a Digitizer, but I find his 3D models print better than anything Digitized. I have not made anything for the Z car or the 510, but I will attempt anything (as long as it's Datsun). I have a complete 1970 Z car in my garage, so if anyone needs something, give me an idea. My goal is to put up as many items as possible on Thingiverse to let the Datsun community pull it down and print it for free. I want to share as much as I can, and in return, I just want to get some of these hard to find parts. I've restored Z cars for 30 years, but restoring these old Pick ups is a real challenge. not everything is available. Anybody have anything I'm looking for, or want a me to try something else, or if you just want a lens, email me. cgalasso@optonline.net. Thanks for replying - Chris 4 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I was kinda wondering about the rear plastic backing on the 521 tail lights, you know the white brittle shit. I mean if someone could make a pair of those I'd buy them. Ha. 1 Quote Link to comment
Northport Datsun Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 It's possible! There are limitations due to the size of the printer. It's also possible to print in pieces. The material I use (PLA), bonds super strong with simple modeling glue. I know what you're talking about though. My light housing was quite brittle too. I'm not familiar with the 521 tail light housing. Take a pic with a lens on (no disassembly) and measure the overall length for starters. 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm on it!! Gotta clean the nice 521 tail light I have. 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I need a new tape... this is the only one I have some how???? Just let me know what kinda shots you need more of. 1 Quote Link to comment
Javin Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 What about a 1/10th scale 620 KC truck model? 3 Quote Link to comment
red13 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I might want one 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 What about a 1/10th scale 620 KC truck model? I will take 2. :D 2 Quote Link to comment
Javin Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I just realized that I think it is actually 1/24th. But, if you get it all cadded out, cant it be upsized pretty easily? 2 Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 i like to see someone use some different headlights in the 620 , 3 D print some new grill/headlight options. Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 like these headlights and 3 D print a grill to fit . 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 That would require a LARGE 3d printer. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 or multiple sections that go together 2 Quote Link to comment
red13 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 What about the front signal lenses on the valance 1 Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 You guys were talking about a 620, well... I did find this that was pretty cool... http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13918 2 Quote Link to comment
Northport Datsun Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks for posting those Pics. I am struggling to figure out how to do that. I am a "Newbie". The whole 3D printing community is very new and everyone's trying to find a niche. I know there are some impossible to find parts and then there are those that are just too expensive. I don't think the purist will every be satisfied with anything less than OEM or NOS, but 3D printing is finding a place and it will satisfy a lot of needs. My dome light was half missing and almost dust. I found a replacement in Singapore that was expensive and with a lot of extra shipping costs. After we modeled one from my piece of junk, I printed it in an hour. It snapped right in! I want to thank everyone for there interest and those of you promising to sending some of those little parts to model and post, Thanks a million. I will return all and share the results. I'm also working on a drop in cup holder for the 76 620 console. I'm probably posting that next. 4 Quote Link to comment
abbylind Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 A whole new world....need a part...print it! 3 Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 A drop in cup holder for the console would be awesome! What is the biggest thing that you can print? 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I don't have a 620 but I bet you would get a lot of people wanting 510 dome lights... FYI, these are only about $10-12 new and are always available. or even... 510 tail light buckets Now this on the other hand... B) 2 Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.