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Early 70s to early 80s Guid-matic Sensor cover 3d print recreation

Started by _Cap_, January 12, 2025, 11:41:24 PM

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_Cap_

So I found a cover for the photo sensor on a 1978 Eldorado in near perfect condition. Found out it works on almost every photo sensor mount past the early 70s to i think 81, so I modeled it up in blender and printed me a few tests (one of which I'm running on my 75 eldo), and they seem to work very well so I figure ill post it here in case anyone need one.
(I recommend using TPU filament, and the "Print Version" listed as it keeps it pretty flexible but thick enough to hold its shape well)

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6910988

TJ Hopland

Nice.   I remember those covers not being in good shape 30 years ago so I bet they are a lot worse now.
73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI, over 30 years of ownership and counting
Somewhat recently deceased daily drivers, 80 Eldo Diesel & 90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

_Cap_

yeah, i have 3 sensors, the one from a recently junked 78 eldo was still in great condition, but the covers on the other 2 were basically disintegrated aside from a few small pieces