Tracker soft top parts

[skip hartline]

Just bought my 2001 tracker/vitara and ordered a new soft top then come to find out that 4 of the 5 plastic pieces that secure the rear canvas in
place are broke to the point it has screws in several locations. Then the kicker was that I found out these parts are made of class 3 unobtanium. Can
find no aftermarket source and the used ones I have found are in broke too and they are being priced higher than gold if you go by weight. Any one
know of source or have some leftover after converting to hard top. I have also posted this on the swap meet area. THanks
Skip Hartline

 

[LarryW]

> Just bought my 2001 tracker/vitara and ordered a new soft top then come to find out that 4 of the 5 plastic pieces that secure the rear canvas in
> place are broke to the point it has screws in several locations. Then the kicker was that I found out these parts are made of class 3 unobtanium.
> Can find no aftermarket source and the used ones I have found are in broke too and they are being priced higher than gold if you go by weight. Any
> one know of source or have some leftover after converting to hard top. I have also posted this on the swap meet area. I believe 99-03 are the same.
> Thanks.
> Skip Hartline

This is a repeat of response in the swap meet.

Don't have a source, but have you considered maybe you or someone in the group that could 3D print the items for you? Not to long ago we had someone
that did some 3D printing of a couple of unobtaniam items for out coachs.

Just what I think.

Here...try this link

http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=40563&goto=330480&rid=19

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Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

 

[dave stragand1]

There are also “builder bars” in some cities that may be able to help you recreate them in 3D printing. Run off 5 sets, sell 4 and get yours for free!

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>> Just bought my 2001 tracker/vitara and ordered a new soft top then come to find out that 4 of the 5 plastic pieces that secure the rear canvas in
>> place are broke to the point it has screws in several locations. Then the kicker was that I found out these parts are made of class 3 unobtanium.
>> Can find no aftermarket source and the used ones I have found are in broke too and they are being priced higher than gold if you go by weight. Any
>> one know of source or have some leftover after converting to hard top. I have also posted this on the swap meet area. I believe 99-03 are the same.
>> Thanks.
>> Skip Hartline
>
>
>
> This is a repeat of response in the swap meet.
>
> Don't have a source, but have you considered maybe you or someone in the group that could 3D print the items for you? Not to long ago we had someone
> that did some 3D printing of a couple of unobtaniam items for out coachs.
>
> Just what I think.
>
> Here...try this link
>
> http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=40563&goto=330480&rid=19
>
>
>
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
>
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[skip hartline]

Actually thought about that but some are 3 ft long and a lot of pressure on them.

 

[dave stragand1]

If you molded them from resin or a fiberglass mold do you think that would be strong enough?

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> Actually thought about that but some are 3 ft long and a lot of pressure on them.
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[skip hartline]

Thought possibly about heating up PVC pipe or gutter or something that will hold shape when cooled down and proven strong and out live me, can't heat
it to much with torch or it wouldn't take long to outlive me. I do have a pvc pipe heater. I guess I'm just getting lazy in my old age.
Skip Hartline

 

[steve southworth]

> Thought possibly about heating up PVC pipe or gutter or something that will hold shape when cooled down and proven strong and out live me, can't
> heat it to much with torch or it wouldn't take long to outlive me. I do have a pvc pipe heater. I guess I'm just getting lazy in my old age.
> Skip Hartline

Look up all the plastic stock available at McMaster-Carr. Something there may jump out at you. They have lots of shapes and types,
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Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI