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Airwreckc
Eric Cumming
RTP, North Carolina
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Main British Car:
1972 MGB-GT (working on a Sebring project) Buick 300-4 V8

3D CAD files for Sebring Fenders
Posted by: Airwreckc
Date: June 14, 2023 09:48AM

Hello all,

I have had a designer create some 3D CAD files for 3D printing of Sebring flares for molds and making bucks. I have *not* tried these out yet, so not sure of the accuracy of them, so "buyer" beware. I also want everyone to know that the fender were designed intentionally to accommodate wider wheels than Sebring standard. Also, the flare to body transition tapers are not as smooth as I'd like and would have to be worked out on the fenders, probably by slicing and flaring the fender out to meet the flares. In any case, they are free to download--I just need someone to tell me how and where to send the files to put them on the site. I have attached an example pic for reference.

If anyone does use these, let me know how they work out--I can try to get the designer to make updates to the files if I have specific feedback.

IMG_4923.jpg



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/14/2023 09:53AM by Airwreckc.


BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
(6507 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 12:59PM

Main British Car:
1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: 3D CAD files for Sebring Fenders
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: June 15, 2023 10:15AM

My own opinion is that those are really ugly and I don't know why anyone would put them on their car if they were not required for racing. YMMV.

Jim


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: 3D CAD files for Sebring Fenders
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: June 15, 2023 12:33PM

I much prefer these flairs:
#9 NGB Race Car Scott Brown.jpg


Airwreckc
Eric Cumming
RTP, North Carolina
(253 posts)

Registered:
05/28/2020 10:10AM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB-GT (working on a Sebring project) Buick 300-4 V8

Re: 3D CAD files for Sebring Fenders
Posted by: Airwreckc
Date: June 15, 2023 06:26PM

Jim and Carl,

I am trying to build a "Sebring" style B, which these were modeled after. I do like the ones Carl posted, but it's not the style I was planning for. I'm still weighing what I want to do--having this CAD work only cost $150, so it's not a big investment so far.


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: 3D CAD files for Sebring Fenders
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: June 16, 2023 09:36AM

"In any case, they are free to download--I just need someone to tell me how and where to send the files to put them on the site."

I don't believe that the forum is setup for you to upload the the files like yo would a pic. Curtis would have to build a page for members to access them.

My suggestion is to sign up for a free (up to 2Gb) Dropbox account to store the files & provide a link for those that would like to download them.


Airwreckc
Eric Cumming
RTP, North Carolina
(253 posts)

Registered:
05/28/2020 10:10AM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB-GT (working on a Sebring project) Buick 300-4 V8

Re: 3D CAD files for Sebring Fenders
Posted by: Airwreckc
Date: June 18, 2023 11:40AM

Sounds like a good plan--I'll take care of that soon. Thanks Carl.


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