I have designed various 3D printed tools and items to help me out during my Mini restoration and since 3D printers seem ubiquitous, I thought it would be great for the community to have a thread where we can share links. If you have your own, or find any designs that you'd like to share, please post them.

Some of my designs (from my Printables profile https://www.printables.com/@Mearcat/models) :

Door clamp - This tool helps hold the door while fitting/adjusting them. Suits wind-up and sliding window models
https://www.printables.com/model/250164-classic-mini-door-clamp


Panel gap tools - Simple tool for setting car panel & door gaps
https://www.printables.com/model/244897-car-panel-gap-gauge-tool


Rear quarter window sanding block - Sandpaper holder for sanding quarter window post-rust repair
https://www.printables.com/model/696693-classic-mini-rear-quarter-window-sanding-block


Flexible sanding block - for sanding car panels or anything curved
https://www.printables.com/model/505709-flexible-sanding-block


Door hinge templates for aligning hinge holes new A-panels
https://www.printables.com/model/871604-classic-mini-external-door-hinge-templates-for-a-p

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-Alan
I blame my dad for my love of minis. I think I was conceived in the back seat of one
I also blame my Dad for me being 6' 1" - not really the optimum height for driving a Mini.

Fantastic Alan, I have made heaps of special tools for the minis but never 3D printed ones.(Puts hand up as a 3d printer Ludite).
Thanks for sharing.

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Cheers Dave.

Some others I've found while searching for Classic Mini related prints (I can't of course guarantee that any of these will work, or match your model Mini)

SU HIF44 Air Cleaner Elbow
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5733101

Gauge holder allow extra gauges to be added to a Cooper S 3 clock binnacle
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5913417

Seat Belt cover
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3018522

Centre binnacle extension piece for a tachometer like the old Broadspeed type
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4710094

Case for a 12v power adaptor which fits in the ashtray space in the upper dash pad
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1638494

Gearbox spring and ball tool for synchronizer assembly
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3838125
or
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5371649

Gearbox Double Roller Bearing Removal Spacer Tool
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3838110

Wheel Bearing Installation Tool - install the outer rings of new wheel bearings for disc type minis
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3838122

Clutch Slave Filler - Pre Verto versions
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6531954

Sun visor mounting brackets
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5324057

Demister vent
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5371986

Starter motor plug - magneti marelli pre-engaged starter
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4942483

Door lock plinth/surround
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4940208

Clutch oil seal tool
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4600947

Phone holder (replaces dashpad ashtray)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2203204

LHS heater tube
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3969645

CZH628 B-pillar striker blanking cover plate
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4680972

123ignition electronic distributor seal
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4841962

Cup holder - attaches to front seat bracket
https://www.printables.com/model/480988-classic-mini-cup-holder

Steering column indicator/blinker holder
https://www.printables.com/model/859028-classic-mini-blinker-holder

String method clips for DIY toe check
https://www.printables.com/model/757603-classic-mini-string-method-tracking-front-clips

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-Alan
I blame my dad for my love of minis. I think I was conceived in the back seat of one
I also blame my Dad for me being 6' 1" - not really the optimum height for driving a Mini.

Some good ones in there that i hadnt come across! Awesome stuff.

I made an entire set of dimple dies with 100% infill (took 40h of printing) but worth it.

Other stuff like vice jaws and small tool holders has made working in the shed that much nicer.

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Here am I sitting in my tin can far above the Moon
Planet Earth is blue and there's nothing I can do...



“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

Does anyone with a 3D printer have the capacity to print me a few things at my cost?

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I have a few others that aren't up anywhere if anyone needs them too.

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Nick

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86675

anyone drawn up a mk1 cowling in CAD?

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Here am I sitting in my tin can far above the Moon
Planet Earth is blue and there's nothing I can do...



“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

Yeah potentially Timmy, what are ya after?

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Here am I sitting in my tin can far above the Moon
Planet Earth is blue and there's nothing I can do...



“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

The 3D printing topic now has its own folder - viewtopic.php?f=65&t=102302

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

I’ve made my own stl file and trying to refine the design. I’d also be interested in one of the ram pipes linked above

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If anyone is interested in this stuff this guy is really cool https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport
He builds his car for competitive motorkhana