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Old Oct 22, 2019 | 08:40 PM
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3D Modeling/Diagrams

I have a 2003 E-350 7.3 L. I'm love to get my hands on 3D modeling templates for it. I'm also looking for build diagrams. If someone could point me in the right direction, that would be very much appreciated.

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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 05:23 AM
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Try this link---its free to use and should be what you need or want: Body Builder Layout You'll have to scroll down the pages to the year and body type you're looking to view.

Not sure anything in a 3D or CAD/CAM file exists but I've never dug that far into such things.

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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 01:02 PM
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DUDE! YES! This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you. I'll respond if I can get a 3D model built.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 05:31 AM
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What part(s) are you looking to model in 3D? What's the end goal---a new product or sumpin'?
 
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What part(s) are you looking to model in 3D? What's the end goal---a new product or sumpin'?
For now, I'm just looking to model the interior space so I can get an idea of the layout for a camper conversion. And, thanks to your help, I've already got a great head start.

As most journeys go these days, I began on YouTube with this video on how to use Google SketchUp to create a 3D Model:


Then, I took some detailed measurements of my van.


Rear


Floor


Ceiling

After that, I spent entirely too much time rendering a model that I was satisfied with. Big learning curve, but I've been meaning to learn more about 3D modeling for other applications. This is a great starting point. Anyway, I have a reasonably accurate model of my van's cargo space which will allow me to mess around with the layout. I'm moving in a couple months, and I'm resisting the temptation to tear everything out of my van and dive in. At least this will give me a better idea of how everything is going to fit, and hopefully it will make things more efficient when the time comes to really get this project started.


 
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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 08:59 PM
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If only mine were that uncomplicated.. but a wheelchair lift rewrites the landscape...
 
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