A bit of shameless self promotion!

sdibbers

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As some of you probably know, Kim and I started a company a couple of years ago reverse engineering and manufacturing classic car parts.
I was lucky enough to be interviewed a few months ago about it for Veloce Today, and online magazine for fans of Italian and French classic cars. The article was published today and I thought I’d show off and share it here.
3D Printed OSCA Distributor Parts
 
hehe I started reading the article and then came to the photo of you and your P6 in the article and became fixated on that, its a RHD I think! looks in fine order , going back to the article it does show what can be done to resurrect obsolete car parts long forgotten, the new parts look good and what a great article!
 
Great story, all the best with the business.
I totally get the desire to get involved with the prosthetic, I am always making and adapting kit for my son who is a power wheelchair user.
We lost our beloved VW Transporter in a total loss accident last week. But have sourced its replacement and picked it up yesterday.
My boy is already sorting out lowering springs ;)
The wheelchair restraint system is ordered ! He cannot wait to go cruisin'
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The trouble with most kit for disabled and people with special needs is that it is clunky and horrible, there is so much scope to make stuff beautiful and cool.


3D printing of wheel chair and other engineered parts could be a huge business opportunity.
I met a guy at a car show, we have been friends now for years, the way we met was due to the fact that he was rollin' in the most awesome titanium wheelchair with all custom made anodised alloy fittings, something right up your street !
Good luck.
Mark
 
hehe I started reading the article and then came to the photo of you and your P6 in the article and became fixated on that, its a RHD I think! looks in fine order , going back to the article it does show what can be done to resurrect obsolete car parts long forgotten, the new parts look good and what a great article!
Nope LHD nada 2000TC sold new in the next town to me in New Jersey.
 
Great story, all the best with the business.
I totally get the desire to get involved with the prosthetic, I am always making and adapting kit for my son who is a power wheelchair user.
We lost our beloved VW Transporter in a total loss accident last week. But have sourced its replacement and picked it up yesterday.
My boy is already sorting out lowering springs ;)
The wheelchair restraint system is ordered ! He cannot wait to go cruisin'
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The trouble with most kit for disabled and people with special needs is that it is clunky and horrible, there is so much scope to make stuff beautiful and cool.


3D printing of wheel chair and other engineered parts could be a huge business opportunity.
I met a guy at a car show, we have been friends now for years, the way we met was due to the fact that he was rollin' in the most awesome titanium wheelchair with all custom made anodised alloy fittings, something right up your street !
Good luck.
Mark
Absolutely Mark! My Mum was a wheelchair user and I remember how clunky most of the associated kit was. In Frank’s case it was more how to make a prosthetic foot move like a organic ankle. We found a way to set up a passive mechanism that would allow him to modulate the accelerater while still be still stiff enough to push the foot brake. Itworks well, he’s even driven his Ferrari 330GT using it with no problems! I have to work on the next version now as he’s got an updated socket and prosthetic.
First thing is to find a used one on eBay for reverse engineering. The new one has adjustable hydraulic dampers for flexion and extension. If I can find a way to switch the adjustment from walking to driving mode I think we’ll be onto a winner.

I love the van, nicely subtle mods that’ll keep the fun factor while not being driven by conversion to the point of being obvious (if that makes sense).
 
There is some wonderful engineering going in to limbs and other aids, carbon fibre and exotic alloys have transformed what is available now from only a few years ago.
 
Looking at the level of engineering now compared to 20 years ago is incredible. Its finally been realised that there shouldn't be compromise in someone's lifestyle because of a physical disability.

Having said that, we spent a lot of time trying to find an existing prosthetic that would allow people to drive a manual still. Unbelivably there doesn't seem to be one.
 
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we spent a lot of time trying to find an existing prosthetic that would allow people to drive a manual still. Unbelivably there doesn't seem to be one.[/QUOTE]

Did I just see a light bulb come on......................... over to you !

Anyway best wangle a Rover into this thread :oops:
 
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