Head light bulb replacement

[hcsharp]

So, I am going to try a few things here...
I 3D scanned the little plastic part, I will see if a 3D print of this piece is workable...
I also made a mold out of it... Then I can cast it in plastic... The little pink puck is the rubber mold..., I can then dye the color of the plastic when I make the casting... Here is a picture of the wig oven,,,, It worked great to heat up the headlight cause the inside is all wood and I didnt have to worry about any hot metal parts melting anything,,, When I cast this piece I will post more pics......

I like your shop. Do you think you have enough 3D printers?

 

[epares]

We do a lot of prototyping at my place,,, here are a few more toys....,

I like your shop. Do you think you have enough 3D printers?

 

[hcsharp]

We do a lot of prototyping at my place,,, here are a few more toys....,

Want... What is the second machine?

 

[X.l.r.8]

It looks like a vacuum press, I was never allowed in the room that held ours, but I used to peak through the windows. It’s not a mill, or a lathe so I only guess at these things

 

[epares]

Yes, its a 4'x8" vacuum forming machine,, We can make quite a few cool things.... Here is a piece we built ,,, Its 1/8" plastic... Here is the molded light cover... jason.tv is sending a new cap and I will mold that one so I will make a bunch for us all to have in the future with the proper clips.....

It looks like a vacuum press, I was never allowed in the room that held ours, but I used to peak through the windows. It’s not a mill, or a lathe so I only guess at these things

 

[Bunnak]

Yes, its a 4'x8" vacuum forming machine,, We can make quite a few cool things.... Here is a piece we built ,,, Its 1/8" plastic... Here is the molded light cover... jason.tv is sending a new cap and I will mold that one so I will make a bunch for us all to have in the future with the proper clips.....

thanks for building this for us! i'll like to purchase a couple whenever it becomes available.

 

[jason.tv]

thanks for building this for us! i'll like to purchase a couple whenever it becomes available.

this piece should freely be distributed if needed.

 

[epares]

I just got the cap!.. thanks Jason!... I will mold today and def freely distribute if needed... away we go....

this piece should freely be distributed if needed.

 

[epares]

Ok,,, headlight is all back together!... got Jasons cap, made a mold, made a casting,,,, Got the morimoto product, put it together , put inside the wig oven for 10 minutes at 165 degrees.... pulled it out, squeezed together, made the clips, put some spring clamps on for safe keeping,,, so far, so good... Now to put it back in the car , and maybe even a ride today cause the sun is actually out in NJ!... woo hoo...

 

[jason.tv]

you did a better job than my headlight guy lol.

 

[epares]

All done!! Woo hoo. Finally a nice day to take a ride!

 

[IslandRoadster]

View attachment 535939 All done!! Woo hoo. Finally a nice day to take a ride!

Since the lights tend to get moisture as the stock lights, how certain are you that the moisture stays out. Any specific sealing product recommendations to get them moisture proof?

 

[TOBASH]

Nice drive and New Jersey? Wow. Never thought I would be witness to that.

 

[drewski]

Nice drive and New Jersey? Wow. Never thought I would be witness to that.

you're in NY. you should explore the beauty of northern NJ!

 

[epares]

I used this product which was really easy to work with and highly recommended. I did a leak test and didn’t see any water get through. Only time till tell I suppose.

Since the lights tend to get moisture as the stock lights, how certain are you that the moisture stays out. Any specific sealing product recommendations to get them moisture proof?

 

[epares]

I live very close to quite a few lakes and reservoirs, with the mountainous terrain here by the NY border there are some great rides!
Wanaque reservoir
Greenwood lake
Lots of fun.

you're in NY. you should explore the beauty of northern NJ!

 

[sethr]

Hey, I can see where I grew up on your map (Wayne). Lots of great places in NJ to explore, and lots of twisty roads getting there.

 

[David0934]

that would have been helpful before I started! I have the headlight out now,,, I have to get the lens off now to put that plastic piece back on.

Xenon light upgrade:
Congrats to you all for tackling the headlight upgrade. Our local Ranger did mine several years ago and the difference is amazing.