3D scan of tub?

[DEValken]

We (work) have a Trimble 3d scanner we use for scanning curved and angled areas for stairs and whatnot. Amazing what this thing will do. We got it for a large 12" pipe diagrid amphitheater down the valley a ways, both for fabrication and erection.

I'm going to do the rear of the tub for a small project, and was considering removing the front seats/console and doing the whole tub. Wondering if anyone would be interested in a solidworks model of it.

I really don't think I'm going to be doing anything up front past what I've done, but if there is interest in it I'll do it. I want to add heat shield in a couple places anyhow, so I'll combine the effort.

 

[Obi-Wan]

I would 100% love a SW file for a TJ tub.

 

[speeding_infraction]

Same

 

[macleanflood]

Ditto. Would really like the area forward of my shifter... want to 3d print a gauge pod for that space.

-Mac

 

[YJBrian]

We (work) have a Trimble 3d scanner we use for scanning curved and angled areas for stairs and whatnot. Amazing what this thing will do. We got it for a large 12" pipe diagrid amphitheater down the valley a ways, both for fabrication and erection.

I'm going to do the rear of the tub for a small project, and was considering removing the front seats/console and doing the whole tub. Wondering if anyone would be interested in a solidworks model of it.

I really don't think I'm going to be doing anything up front past what I've done, but if there is interest in it I'll do it. I want to add heat shield in a couple places anyhow, so I'll combine the effort.

Just dooo it! Seriously, I'm looking forward to the day were more people have 3D scanners and scan/share models. would be great for the resources area.

 

[Imagineer]

Absolutely!! Every project I take on, Jeep related or otherwise, starts with a CAD drawing. Having a 3-D scan would be a huge help.

 

[hear]

Ditto. Would really like the area forward of my shifter... want to 3d print a gauge pod for that space.

-Mac

there is some dead space above/behind the actual instrument cluster that I believe could hold a set of partially recessed gauges, recessed enough that wouldn't obstruct any view. I picked up a spare bezel to do some cutting on but my knowledge of intersecting conic sections & expertise with a dremel was insufficient to make it work how I wanted. But the possibility is there.

 

[DEValken]

Before this is done I'll be stripping the tub and lifting it off the frame...

 

[YJBrian]

Before this is done I'll be stripping the tub and lifting it off the frame...

I like it, if you are going to do it, go all in!

 

[jeepster1407]

I neeed this!!!

 

[Arthurius]

I have been looking for a 3d model of the TJ tub and frame for fucking years.

Find someone with an LJ, too. lol

 

[hear]

I have been looking for a 3d model of the TJ tub and frame for fucking years.

Find someone with an LJ, too. lol

I'm not sure a 3d print frame will hold up beyond 10 or 15 years. Might have better luck with some tightly bound sticks?

 

[Arthurius]

I'm not sure a 3d print frame will hold up beyond 10 or 15 years. Might have better luck with some tightly bound sticks?

It's all in the supports, bud!

But seriously a 3d model would speed up alot of project development!

 

[hear]

But seriously a 3d model would speed up alot of project development!

Tell us more.

 

[Arthurius]

Interior dimensions that I can't get easily without the top off. I built an interior overhead rack for the drivers area and couldn't find good data on the spacing of the holes in the roll bar so I had to wing it. A CAD file with the tub and roll bar dimensions makes this a shorter project.

I also have an TMR customs DIY crossmember kit, and mocking up the mounting in my house with a TJ frame CAD file is alot better than laying on 120° pavement and taking measurements.

Other crazy ideas are things like a Packout wall mount between the rear driver-side rollbar and tub, or an auxiliary, removable OBA tank mount that hugs the rollbar. But again, its hotter than bird shit on a tin roof outside.

 

[Arthurius]

Tell us more

Shit man, I've even had an idea for a stowable pintle mount for a belt-fed that mounts to the door hinges.

The world is your oyster!

 

[DuckNut]

Before this is done I'll be stripping the tub and lifting it off the frame...

Don't only do a half of a job! A complete job would be the outside too.

 

[macleanflood]

I'd bet if you scanned multiple TJs you wouldn't have any that matched. Mopar is notorious for awful tolerances and quality control.

Auto Metal Direct has a terrible time building/stamping panels for 60s and 70s Mopar muscle cars because everything is everywhere.

-Mav

 

[Obi-Wan]

Auto Metal Direct has a terrible time building/stamping panels for 60s and 70s Mopar muscle cars because everything is everywhere.

-Mav

 

[SSTJ]

I once saw this done here. Would be great to have this as a resource for printing files like these.