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Hood bezel replacement

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I'm thinking about 3d printing some faux air vents. Would anyone buy those?
 

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I see. Do you have designs you already have access to that are similar or a vent-style replacement for the hood bezel? If so, send pictures. Im open to ideas, that was just the first one ive seen that interested me. Thanks!
 
So far I haven't found any existing templates online, so I've hit a bit of a road block. I started trying to learn how to design something myself in a CAD program but that takes a while, and life has kind of kept me from dedicating more time to that hobby.

I attached a photo of what I wanted them to look like. Sort of a rear-facing heat vent type design that would fit the opening that's on my truck. One of the other models has the ones from the image on them.

If anyone has 3d print/CAD skills or ideas on how to make my dream a reality, I'd love to hear!
 

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The 2022+ Tundra TRD PRO has a very similar vent/bezel to the Black Widow one. I have found the measurements for it nor have I been able to find/do a side-by-side comparison. But im tempted to order some and see if I cant rig it up how i want with a bunch of adhesive. The inlay is removable and replaceable.
 

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The 2022+ Tundra TRD PRO has a very similar vent/bezel to the Black Widow one. I have found the measurements for it nor have I been able to find/do a side-by-side comparison. But im tempted to order some and see if I cant rig it up how i want with a bunch of adhesive. The inlay is removable and replaceable.
Correction - Have NOT found the measurements
 
Do you like those vents I posted? I found someone to design it in a CAD for 3d printing or small-run production, but he wants $50/hr to do it. I would probably move forward with it if there was some interest in the item.
If you like them, How much would you pay for a pair? $40?
I feel like there could be a small market for these and I could probably recoup my costs
Correction - Have NOT found the measurements
 
$40 a pair is fair. If they come with 3m adhesive and an ensure fit for my 2023 ram 1500
 
They should have clips that will fit factory holes. I'll post here again when they are ready! Might be a couple months for first prototype
 
Oh I see. I do not have the sport hood, I have the standard hood and am looking for a vent looking replacement for the emblem bezel on the sides of the hood. That, or something similar to what you have shown that I could place on top of the hood for an almost sport hood look-alike.
 
Oh I see. I do not have the sport hood, I have the standard hood and am looking for a vent looking replacement for the emblem bezel on the sides of the hood. That, or something similar to what you have shown that I could place on top of the hood for an almost sport hood look-alike.
Yes that's what I'm having designed. Just using the sport vents as inspiration
 

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