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85SEWhite
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NOV 07, 01:15 PM
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Ok my mess up. Again. I need to make sure that the radius of the curves is as precise as possible- I will be scratch building it and I did I not see that the pic was the actual shade…
Who among you has the holy grail I need today for my 85 SE?
Someone, somewhere must have or have access to dimensions of the OEM sunroof sunshade. In the spirit of 'I am fabricating this myself as I have the ability and I have limited resources' for the love of all that is HOLY someone PLEASE HELP ME! Now that you wizened and all knowing types have made it this far- Please do not say buy one on Ebay or similar, it is neither an option nor an answer! Any and all other advice is appreciated, welcomed and will be passed on to the 17 year old daughter this project was started for!
EDIT!!! To be clear- I need a dimensional pattern of the shade, I am going to make this from scratch as a one off. I will be more than happy to make a detailed build post with all pics and info of the build. Thanks again![This message has been edited by 85SEWhite (edited 11-07-2024).]
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Vintage-Nut
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NOV 07, 01:49 PM
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36-inch x 13-inch
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Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT
Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles[This message has been edited by Vintage-Nut (edited 11-07-2024).]
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85SEWhite
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NOV 07, 02:02 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:
36-inch x 13-inch
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Specifically, I need a template of the shade. Not the glass. This may be a big ask, as I am after the Holy Grail!
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IMSA GT
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NOV 07, 02:08 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 85SEWhite:
Specifically, I need a template of the shade. Not the glass. This may be a big ask, as I am after the Holy Grail! |
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Do you need detailed meausrements...as in radius for the corners etc?[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 11-07-2024).]
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85SEWhite
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NOV 07, 04:02 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
Do you need detailed meausrements...as in radius for the corners etc?
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I edited my post. Thank you for reframing my question correctly. I need as precise a dimensional drawing or even a template made from the shade as possible. Depending on the actual shade and the condition of the cover material I should be able to make a cardboard template and play with it as I am replacing the interior carpets and fabrics. Thanks again..
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IMSA GT
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NOV 07, 04:23 PM
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If you can give me some time....as in possibly tomorrow or Saturday, I'll put together a printable template that you can print out of 10 sheets of paper. The only part of the shade that is straight is the rear by the handle. The rest is all gradual curves so getting a measurement is almost impossible because it changes every few inches.
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Vintage-Nut
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NOV 07, 04:36 PM
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| quote | | I need as precise a dimensional drawing or even a template |
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In my world, this is called a "print" - the drawing which has all the information to make the part including reference points.......
| quote | IMSA GT:
The only part of the shade that is straight is the rear by the handle. The rest is all gradual curves so getting a measurement is almost impossible because it changes every few inches. |
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Why not made a pattern / template by coping the opening? [This message has been edited by Vintage-Nut (edited 11-07-2024).]
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IMSA GT
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NOV 07, 04:49 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:
Why not made a patten / template by coping the opening?
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I actually have a sunshade that is dirty and the fabric has detached itself so I don't mind tracing it, removing the fabric, measuring the board thickness, etc and converting it to multiple printable templates. I'll probably start a seperate thread on it so I can share the files with whoever wants them. People have been trying to make their own rather than buy these for years now and no one has provided a template so I guess I'll do the dirty work  [This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 11-07-2024).]
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Mike in Sydney
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NOV 07, 04:58 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
I actually have a sunshade that is dirty and the fabric has detached itself so I don't mind tracing it, removing the fabric, measuring the board thickness, etc and converting it to multiple printable templates. I'll probably start a seperate thread on it so I can share the files with whoever wants them. People have been trying to make their own rather than buy these for years now and no one has provided a template so I guess I'll do the dirty work
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What a Guy! I'd like a copy, please. I'd be willing to chip in a few bucks for your time.
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85SEWhite
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NOV 07, 05:40 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:
Why not made a patten / template by coping the opening?
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Thanking you in advance! Having spent the last twenty five years in the machining trade, an actual print from the manufacturer would be something to see! Scanning an existing OEM part would allow for large format 3D printing, there are many smaller parts that are available to download and have printed. Thank you for all of the suggestions and help, greatly appreciated.
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