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Topic: Old car part cad files

I have a friend that has an some antique  cars that need parts that aren't available
is their a website that has the cad file for antique car parts.
He is thinking of getting a 3d metal printer to print them.

thanks
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Re: Old car part cad files

I print various parts for my Alfa Romeo, and old air-cooled VWs.  I model them myself.  I'm not aware of any sites that have repositories for parts models, much less ones to be printed from metal.

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Re: Old car part cad files

dubbsd wrote:

I have a friend that has an some antique  cars that need parts that aren't available
is their a website that has the cad file for antique car parts.
He is thinking of getting a 3d metal printer to print them.

thanks
dale


Unless you can find it on Thingiverse you will most likely have to learn CAD and design it yourself. This could actually be a business opportunity if you are good with CAD. You could design and sell the files for those who need them.

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Re: Old car part cad files

Thanks

That is what I thought but it never hurts to ask.
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Re: Old car part cad files

What specifically was he wanting to print?

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Re: Old car part cad files

He has 4 Studebaker's that need various parts internal and external.
He is going to go through each car and make me a list.

Some of the small parts I will draw up print in PLa and do lost wax
casting

Thanks
Dale

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