Lazy man syndrome when I took out the window I would only use the driverside latch cause I did not want to walk around to the other side. When the driverside broke I had to use the other side which broke real quick.How do these things break?
I mean mine are still original and 20.5 years old!
Now I do not use every day either
I assume mine just broke from being over decade old brittle plastic. I always used both sides until one side broke.Lazy man syndome when I took out the window I would only use the driverside latch cause I did not want to walk around to the other side. When the driverside broke I had to use the other side which broke real quick.
Now ask why the window frame cracked same thing latched it in on the driverside, funny how if you use the driverside the other side breaks.
I'm sure I'm not the only one that did this.
Could you send me a couple?This is really version 1, a stronger plastic will obviously last longer but I wanted to make the cheapest version first and see how well it holds up, they are literally pennies to make, next version will be stronger, I'm currently printing 4 sets, I'd like to contact the originator and offer $$ for every part made and kickdown some $$$, also 20streetrod06 and frito for finding the link, plenty of opportunity here
Also offer a lifetime guarantee with every set purchased, shipping included, no greed here just trying to create something for the Avalanche enthusiasts
Are you beginning to sell these as I could use a pair!I'm a marketing genius, here's my pitch. I'm thinking $50 for a pair which includes free shipping AND a lifetime guarantee (the part costs about 6 cents to make and several hours on the machine hence the lifetime guarantee plus I'm using a stronger plastic for future runs)
The money will be split between 1. the originator of the part, 2. Frito, the idea man, having a daughter that 3d prints and 3. 20streetrod06 for providing the link to no. 1
I think its a fair price for what the end user receives, and kicking back some $$$ to the guys that put this together. What do you guys think ?
Could you send me a couple?
Are you beginning to sell these as I could use a pair!
I think @Raekal made some. In regards to the above, the initial file wasn't mine so I don't deserve any kind of "royalty" for others printing them.It looks like Code3Av hasn't logged into the forum since March 30, 2012.
I wonder what's up.
Are you beginning to sell these as I could use a pair!
If you need a set, let me know. I'm just charging a couple bucks for plastic and whatever you'd like to do with shipping. $10.50 is the theoretical maximum in the US for a pair using a padded flat rate envelope.Could you send me a couple?
I don't deserve any "royalty" either, all I did was share info that I had found. I'm glad to help the Forum out when I can.I think @Raekal made some. In regards to the above, the initial file wasn't mine so I don't deserve any kind of "royalty" for others printing them.
https://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.c...problems-with-the-midgate.155968/post-2184035
It's not a big deal, my newer printer can print a half dozen of them at a time. Right now is the perfect moment as i'm waiting on red plastic to come in for a commercial run of parts. I can go ahead and get plate of them printing as soon as I get home. They'd be in black unless someone prefers another color.Raekal '
Thank you for offering. And don't want to make you busy helping me. IF, if, you get an extra set, I would love a pair, I broke my driver's side. I will ensure I make it worth the time/hassle.
Regards
SpottyJ
Oh, I know. I just don't want you or anybody else to consider sending me anything if you print any for folks. I really didn't do anything.I don't deserve any "royalty" either, all I did was share info that I had found. I'm glad to help the Forum out when I can.
(but I wouldn't complain about a free set if the time came that I needed them, haha! )
Paint is definitely the best solution to color matching. Plastic pigments vary far too greatly for any sort of matching, though I have tons of grey plastic as well that might make it easier to cover for that particular application. The color is as seen in this post: https://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.c...problems-with-the-midgate.155968/post-2184035I'll take a pair of black ones when you get them done.
No big hurry on my part.
PM me with your final price, how you wish to be paid and any info you need from me.
I think I may have bought the last OEM ones on the planet last year from an online GM dealer getting rid of some old stock and they came in a generic color.
I found some interior vinyl paint that was close enough.
I think it would be nice to put back a couple of spares, just in case.
Thanks for your efforts.
Hey! I will definitely purchase a pair! Want to PM me your payment details?If you need a set, let me know. I'm just charging a couple bucks for plastic and whatever you'd like to do with shipping. $10.50 is the theoretical maximum in the US for a pair using a padded flat rate envelope.
Raekal,If you need a set, let me know. I'm just charging a couple bucks for plastic and whatever you'd like to do with shipping. $10.50 is the theoretical maximum in the US for a pair using a padded flat rate envelope.
My daughter printed one side for me a while back and it's been holding up well. She moved out in March so it had to have been before then.Just came across this thread. I am the original creator of this. This was actually the first thing I designed after getting my 3d printer. Glad I could contribute back to the community. If you print this and it works post up a make on thingaverse so I can see that people are getting use out of it. If anyone wants to offer a printing service for this feel free to as long as people know they can print it themselves if they have a 3d printer.
Here is the original Fusion 360 design file if someone needs to modify it. Hopefully my google drive link works.
Chevy Avalanche Glass Locks 1.1 v12.f3d
drive.google.com