Gary Lewis Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 What size threads did you use? I was thinking m4 or m6. Shouldn't need much but wasn't sure how that small of threads would turn out even after chasing them. I don't remember what we used, but I could check later. However, I will say that the threads were pretty precise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I don't remember what we used, but I could check later. However, I will say that the threads were pretty precise. Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Cool! Thanks Dane. Have the drawing updated to include the 6mm threads in the back and may start that one printing tomorrow after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thanks Dane. Have the drawing updated to include the 6mm threads in the back and may start that one printing tomorrow after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Wow! Definitely thinking outside the box! More like thinking inside the box (or cubbie, whatever you call it) Have you considered brass thread inserts? They make these to either be printed into the finished part, or heated and melted in after the part is finished. These are MUCH stronger than threads in plastic and hold up to repeated use. Put a chamfer to the rear in order to help guide the screw/stud in. 6mm is way overkill IMO. Good going Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Very clever Scott. Cool part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 More like thinking inside the box (or cubbie, whatever you call it) Touche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 More like thinking inside the box (or cubbie, whatever you call it) Have you considered brass thread inserts? They make these to either be printed into the finished part, or heated and melted in after the part is finished. These are MUCH stronger than threads in plastic and hold up to repeated use. Put a chamfer to the rear in order to help guide the screw/stud in. 6mm is way overkill IMO. Good going Scott! I agree completely that 6mm is way more than needed for this. The only reasons I went with that is that I have some spare 6mm x 100mm stainless threaded rods that I am using for the inner fender platform stand-offs and I am not sure how well the printer will do smaller threads as I've never tried it. I'll look into those inserts though - didn't even think about something like that. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I agree completely that 6mm is way more than needed for this. The only reasons I went with that is that I have some spare 6mm x 100mm stainless threaded rods that I am using for the inner fender platform stand-offs and I am not sure how well the printer will do smaller threads as I've never tried it. I'll look into those inserts though - didn't even think about something like that. Thanks! There's a cool YouTube channel 'CNC Kitchen' with a young German guy. Lot's to learn, while keeping it dumbed down for those of us without a lot of experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 This is a really neat idea! I like it, and the square button design does have a “period correct” feel. I don’t like the over-large rocker style switch supplied with the GVOD. I was thinking of doing something else, like re-purposing the fuel selector switch in the HVAC panel and using the ^upshift^ indicator lamp from a 83/84 bezel to indicate when the overdrive is on. Your solution is great, and addresses much more than just the GVOD. On the dealer installed AC parts truck for my 4x4 swap, the whole pocket was simply sawed off the bezel, leaving a rectangular hole like the medium duty bezels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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