CycleKarts GB
Forums => Off Topic => Topic started by: Moogie38 (Noel) on 12 Feb 23, 08:24 pm
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On the Vale i am building they used the Bonora caps on the radiator and also as a fuel cap. They were also used on MGs, Riley's, Morris' ect, of the 1930s.
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As reproduction caps are around £130 I thought I would have a go at making my own. A few hours later I had it drawn up on Fusion 360.
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Its going to take a bit of time to 3d print it all , so started with a smaller part, the top lever.
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1st part finished.
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A little clean up and its ready for some filler primer and chrome paint.
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I like that an awful lot Noel. nice touch!
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I can put the STLs up on Thingiverse if anyone is wanting to 3D their own parts. Although it will be the weekend before I can add them.
Will post here when I do.
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Yes please Noel. Please could you post a link here too:
https://cyclekartsgb.createaforum.com/tech-forum/3d-printed-tools-and-parts/
Thanks
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As promised, link to the fuel cap on Thingiverse.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5862160/files
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Progress so far. Base is currently being printed.
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!!! Please update the Cap STL as i had to make a minor change to the design once printed.!!!
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All ready for some paint.
B.T.W., i used a M3x30mm screw for the lever attachment and a M3x20mm screw for the cap attachment.
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Looks superb Noel, What are you going to finish it with?
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Looks great Noel.
I’d love to know more about your 3D printing set-up (perhaps in a separate thread under “technical”). The surface finish looks really good.
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Wow !! So Impressed with all of you 3D Masters.....Keep it up ;D
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Looks great Noel.
I’d love to know more about your 3D printing set-up (perhaps in a separate thread under “technical”). The surface finish looks really good.
As always, 3D prints required some finishing, so after a light coat of filler and some black paint it will be finished of with some chrome spray i found at the local auto parts store. Not sure how it will turn out but its worth a try.