Custom Door Pulls

[Jr. Corvette]

Hey guys,

I'm still in the process of assembling my car and really focusing on little details. One of the things I decided to do was redesign the interior door pulls. In general I don't mind the look of the factory door pulls but I don't like how you can see the screw holes in the door pulls. It can also be a bit challenging to install the door pulls because the top screw has such an angle on it.

So, after 12 redesigns and two trials of 3D printing I created these handles. The handle is a two piece design with counter bored mounting holes and a cover plate designed to be stuck in place with some double sided tape. There is a small hole under the handle which, with the help of a dental tool, allows you to pop the cover off to gain access to the mourning screws. The inserts are interchangeable from left to right which allows for different color combinations. For instance you can paint the interior color on one side of the insert and leave the other side unpainted (black) and you can swap them from left to right to give you a solid handle color or a contrast between insert and handle. This custom door pull also has an improved feel over the factory door pull. Best of all for those of you that are performance focused and are intent on weight savings, you're able to save 4g of weight by using these door pulls!

This is currently just a prototype that I will use on my car but if there is enough interest I would have them resin printed to give them a nicer finish and even more strength. Please let me know you honest opinions and if you would be interested in your own pair.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Talented guy. Thanks for sharing your project with us.

 

[12cents]

I think it is a major improvement over the original and you also have the option of customizing the insert with 3D printing, if desired.

 

[taylorsk8]

I would say it is a great option to have! Good work, I know how challenging it can be to 3D print things that have tight tolerances to fit. No different than any other prototyping method but man does it feel good when you get it just right!

T

 

[Matt_Orleans]

if you stick with the 3D printed model, make sure you use the filament that has more heat resistance. I had a neighbor of mine print seat belt clips for my C7 and with the heat in the cabin, they lost their rigidity and fall off all the time.

 

[Jr. Corvette]

if you stick with the 3D printed model, make sure you use the filament that has more heat resistance. I had a neighbor of mine print seat belt clips for my C7 and with the heat in the cabin, they lost their rigidity and fall off all the time.

Thanks for the heads up Matt. Going forward I will have them resin printed to improve the finish, add more strength, and I won't have to worry about issues with heat.

 

[taylorsk8]

I second the filament comment. I made a screen mount for my truck with PLA (painted) and is eventually sagged due to the heat in the summer. I have since used ASA and PETG in vehicles without issue. Of course resin will do too!

T