Crew Cab Window Switch Bezel
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Unfortunately, I can't help support this project monetarily since I have no need without a crew cab truck of my own, but I just want to comment and give support for anybody looking to go out and build their own obsolete parts on these trucks. Having a source other than the junkyard for rebuild projects will make things much easier (though not cheaper).
Laughing Gas
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From: West Central Southern MN
I was talking about the recessed holes on the back(window lock) side. I made a heck of a mess back there, and I dont think it will hold forever, so I am still interested.
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For smaller runs, a 3D printer might be the ticket. I'll see if I can create a really rough part to upload to this site for an estimate, but if we assume they can get the right material, the prices might not be too bad for small volume runs.
3D Printing Price Check - compare 3D printing prices for FDM, SLS, DMLS, Polyjet, metals, and more from eight vendors (and counting)
Edit: Found a couple minutes at work to do this quick. It's really quick and dirty and a lot more accurate details and features would be needed, but here's a rough what-if scenario.
This is the rough model:
And here's the price list. Obviously it's a rough estimate, but some of the low end pricing seems reasonable assuming the plastics are acceptable.
3D Printing Price Check - compare 3D printing prices for FDM, SLS, DMLS, Polyjet, metals, and more from eight vendors (and counting)
Edit: Found a couple minutes at work to do this quick. It's really quick and dirty and a lot more accurate details and features would be needed, but here's a rough what-if scenario.
This is the rough model:
And here's the price list. Obviously it's a rough estimate, but some of the low end pricing seems reasonable assuming the plastics are acceptable.
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From: Lynnwood Wa.
Does anybody know where to find production numbers on the 94.5-97 crew cab trucks with the power window option.
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What would be easier would be a 3D scanning service like this:
3D Scan Services, LLC - samples and prices for 3D CAD models
$200 to scan in a part and then be able to reproduce it at will through 3D printing would allow a relatively low cost for even low production runs.
3D Scan Services, LLC - samples and prices for 3D CAD models
$200 to scan in a part and then be able to reproduce it at will through 3D printing would allow a relatively low cost for even low production runs.
Laughing Gas
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From: West Central Southern MN
I like the 3D Printer option, as long as they can use a durable material. Logan the top black piece isn't what breaks, it is the bezel under the black cover, and the screw holes where it attaches to the door. It would be good to get a complete undamaged one to use as a model. I think there is one in my local JY if I remember right, that I never went to look at b/c I settled with my JB weld.
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From: Lynnwood Wa.
That is the main worry about using a 3d printer is the substrate. As far as the bottom breaking off is the way it is plastic welded to the top plat. All the broken bezels I have seen have always been the top plate.
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That's the other option. The bad part is then you have to have it anodized. Or have a matching set for the front. Then it looks like crap. I have a guy I'm going to see tomorrow about machining them out of aluminum