[Django88]

Ever wanted to repair that broken ac plate, and didnt want to pay 100+ dollars? Well now you can spend double that and print as many as you want! Thanks to the magic of CAD + melty plastic, all those missing interior pieces can be replaced with brand new parts!

For real though if you are working on these things in 2023, get a 3D printer. CAD is pretty easy and anyone can measure dimensions. There is also a huge data base for STL files that are absolutely free. You just download, and print. total cost of the part will be like 50 cents to a dollar per print. maybe a few cents on the electric bill.

If you are wondering where to get a good printer, Check out the Ender-3 V2 Neo. I Picked this one up for around $200 and can already say its paying for itself!

So far ive been lurking the Thingiverse.com for a while and already found cupholders, ebrake handles, and a few other replacement parts that Honda just doesn't make anymore.

This thing is going to save me some $$$ in this build and thought It would be a good idea to share.

 

[Baker]

Ehh, time is still worth something to me.

https://3dprinted.bigcartel.com/

 

[Django88]

Good point! parts do take time to print.

 

[Baker]

Good point! parts do take time to print.

Not only that, but actually learning to do right takes time too, so by time you figure time and materials, you have to find out if it's worth it for you personally.

 

[Django88]

In my case it only took an afternoon to figure it out. The entry cost is a bit high and if you have never worked with the software, it can be a bit tricky at first but I can't lie and say it isn't a valuable thing to have if your restoring something. fun hobby too!

 

[Baker]

I can't lie and say it isn't a valuable thing to have if your restoring something. fun hobby too!

I can see how it could be fun to see things come to fruition.