93 Ranger Dashboard Vent Replacement

[mattman4494]

Wanted to share something I’ve been working on recently. The old dashboard vents on my 93 ranger had seen better days. I figured junkyard options would be just as beat up so I decided to make my own. It was a super fun project learning how to design and 3d print functional parts that fit together as an assembly. Next step is to reprint in gray to match my dash.

 

[Josh B]

How expensive is the material used to print with?

 

[mattman4494]

How expensive is the material used to print with?

The cost of plastic (PETG) is just under $3 for the whole assembly. ~136 grams of plastic used.

 

[Josh B]

does it come in sheets or powder or what. How do you fill the printer?

 

[mattman4494]

does it come in sheets or powder or what. How do you fill the printer?

I use a FDM style 3d printer. The most common and basic type. The plastic filament typically comes in 1kg spools. Essentially a plastic wire that’s fed into the machine and melted then extruded

 

[Bgunner]

Many on here have the same issue with there vents. after all is said and done you may be able to make a few bucks on the replacements. I know one of mine is messed up missing a blade. I need a grey one also.

 

[mattman4494]

Many on here have the same issue with there vents. after all is said and done you may be able to make a few bucks on the replacements. I know one of mine is messed up missing a blade. I need a grey one also.

For sure, I’ve got them listed online now actually. Wasn’t sure what would cross the selling/advertising line so I didn’t want to post any links.