Hood bezel replacement

[chevy66driver]

Hellooo...

I was wondering what my options for 2019 hood bezels are (1500 5.7 hemi).

I have found American flag and blackout. I was hoping to find a faux vent or something but can't seem to find that anywhere. Does anyone know where to find some more options? Thanks for reading.

Flag: American Flag Hood Badges - Fits 2019+ Ram 1500® - Matte Black on Gloss Black

Balck 1500: DODGE RAM 1500 DT Right&Left Hood Bezel Emblems NEW OEM MOPAR | eBay

 

[chevy66driver]

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

 

[jt31]

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

I would! Any way you could make them similar to this?

 

[chevy66driver]

Well I need find someone to design it in a CAD so it can be printed

 

[jt31]

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!

 

[chevy66driver]

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!

 

[jt31]

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.

 

[jt31]

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

 

[chevy66driver]

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

 

[jt31]

$40 a pair is fair. If they come with 3m adhesive and an ensure fit for my 2023 ram 1500

 

[chevy66driver]

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

 

[jt31]

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.

 

[chevy66driver]

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

 

[chevy66driver]

Update: the person I sent the part to for CAD design returned the part and said he couldn't get it into digital format for me, so I am reassessing my options.
He told me I may need to pay to have a machine shop use a coordinate measuring machine to get an accurate scan of the part. Don't know the cost of that so I'm at a slight standstill at the moment.