The parcel shelf on the 300ZX convertible is held in place by two large retaining clips. These aren't your standard off-the-shelf size, and after 32 years the OEM plastic had become brittle and cracked. The shelf itself wasn't going anywhere without them, but the two empty holes where the clips should be weren't exactly a good look.
I designed a replacement clip in CAD and printed a set in ABS. ABS was the right call here - these clips sit right behind the rear glass and will see plenty of heat on a sunny day. The design follows the OEM geometry with slightly thicker walls for durability, but since I was already going through the trouble of designing them from scratch, I figured I'd add a little flair and embossed a Z logo on the face. Why not?
The clips snapped right into the shelf and look great. No more empty holes, and a subtle Z badge that only the observant will notice. Another small win for the 3D printer.
