- Joined
- Oct 15, 2023
- Messages
- 66
- Reaction score
- 31
- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- What engine do you have?
- V6 engine
- What year is your Sport Trac?
- 2003
- What Generation is your Sport Trac?
- 1st Gen Owner
This is an ongoing project to replicate the following parts:
2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
1L2Z-3551728-AAPTM - Moulding - Roof Drip Side Trim RH - Passenger Side (01/2000-06/2005) 2001-2005
1L2Z-3551729-AAPTM - Moulding - Roof Drip Side Trim LH - Driver Side (01/2000-06/2005) 2001-2005
About a year ago, I managed to track down a NOS passenger side roof trim piece.
I exhausted these parts extensively (see my post in this thread from this past January), but never managed to find a driver's side piece.
I was tempted to just install the passenger side piece, but instead I dropped it off to a friend who does 3D models and printing.
He tried a few different scanning methods, did a ton of clean-up, and printed a replica of the original and its mirror image.
He tried three different materials (the black is the cheapest, grey is mid-grade, and yellow is close to automotive grade).
He also mentioned carbon fiber as a possibility. See the below photos for the preliminary results.
The next step is to figure out the fasteners, and then do a test fit. I'll update this post as I have more information.
My ultimate goal is to have these reproductions available to any Gen 1 owners who need them.
Feel free to register interest, and I'll try to speed up my timeline on this project.
2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
1L2Z-3551728-AAPTM - Moulding - Roof Drip Side Trim RH - Passenger Side (01/2000-06/2005) 2001-2005
1L2Z-3551729-AAPTM - Moulding - Roof Drip Side Trim LH - Driver Side (01/2000-06/2005) 2001-2005
About a year ago, I managed to track down a NOS passenger side roof trim piece.
I exhausted these parts extensively (see my post in this thread from this past January), but never managed to find a driver's side piece.
I was tempted to just install the passenger side piece, but instead I dropped it off to a friend who does 3D models and printing.
He tried a few different scanning methods, did a ton of clean-up, and printed a replica of the original and its mirror image.
He tried three different materials (the black is the cheapest, grey is mid-grade, and yellow is close to automotive grade).
He also mentioned carbon fiber as a possibility. See the below photos for the preliminary results.
The next step is to figure out the fasteners, and then do a test fit. I'll update this post as I have more information.
My ultimate goal is to have these reproductions available to any Gen 1 owners who need them.
Feel free to register interest, and I'll try to speed up my timeline on this project.
