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I was wondering if anyone has used a 3D printer to duplicate any hard to find Wheel Horse parts? I have a 1961 701 with a busted up dash plate.

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ri702bill

Check with Lowell - he has the resin improved design - looks OE, but reinforced from behind.

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Handy Don

Or make a wooden one.

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rmaynard

I received a 701 dash from Lowell back in May. It was a "second" with some defects which I was aware of. After retrofitting to work on my 701, I reported these findings to Lowell.

1. The mounting holes did not line up.

2. The plastic around the hole for the ignition switch was too thick.

As I said, I mentioned and show him at the big show in June. I don't know if he made any changes since then.

 

3. Now, 5 months later, I have found that the plastic is yellowing faster than the ones that were made by Glen Pettit.

 

Here is a picture of the dash from Glen that has been installed since 2012, next to Lowell's.

 

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Lowell's dash is stronger and doesn't warp if not mounted. 

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Handy Don
18 minutes ago, rmaynard said:

3. Now, 5 months later, I have found that the plastic is yellowing faster than the ones that were made by Glen Pettit.

 

I'd consider painting that the color you want. I’ve used Rustoleum 2x on plastic lawn furniture with very pleasing results. And according to @ebinmaine’s Paint Department, it comes in Navajo White!

 

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ebinmaine
2 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

I'd consider painting that the color you want. I’ve used Rustoleum 2x on plastic lawn furniture with very pleasing results. And according to @ebinmaine’s Paint Department, it comes in Navajo White!

 

Navajo. 

Cottage. 

Almond. 

There's another one that's escaping me at the moment.  

Different shades of off-white.  

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ri702bill
1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

There's another one that's escaping me at the moment.  

Shell White.........

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rmaynard

I had thought about painting, but the hassle of removing the cables, push button, key switch and ammeter has held me back. I probably will come winter.

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ebinmaine
On 9/28/2023 at 12:34 PM, ebinmaine said:

Navajo. 

Cottage. 

Almond. 

There's another one that's escaping me at the moment.  

Different shades of off-white.  

 

On 9/28/2023 at 2:06 PM, ri702bill said:

Shell White.........

 

Canvas White too. 

 

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WHGuy413

My dad made one for @Crazywheelhorseman it came out pretty good. Not sure if he has installed it yet.

 

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