1968 Chrysler 300 convertible hidden headlight actuator

Sorry Big John, the part(s) I need are the actual gear motor that turns the shaft that opens the head lights. There is a gear inside that has stripped.
 
Post a picture of the gear set you have, there are different ones. I just ordered this one from an eBay seller.

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Can it be 3 d printed out of nylon?
I think someone tried it and it didn't work out too well. I can't remember where I read about it though so I can't reference it.

It really comes down to the 3D parts just aren't as strong as a molded gear. It's a fairly powerful motor driving the doors and it kind of shocks everything as the doors open and close.

A tried and true gear is readily available and not too expensive.
 
I think someone tried it and it didn't work out too well. I can't remember where I read about it though so I can't reference it.

It really comes down to the 3D parts just aren't as strong as a molded gear. It's a fairly powerful motor driving the doors and it kind of shocks everything as the doors open and close.

A tried and true gear is readily available and not too expensive.
I didn’t know.
Nice.
Thanks
 
Okay, where is this readily available proven gear sold?
You know... I figured that they were all the same. I see the repops are said to be '70 up, so now I don't know.

I have seen where the gear can be turned 180° and the good section used. That may be an option for you.

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You know... I figured that they were all the same. I see the repops are said to be '70 up, so now I don't know.

I have seen where the gear can be turned 180° and the good section used. That may be an option for you.

Get in touch with this guy and see if he can help. Home
The difference is that the hole in the center of the gear (and the rod that goes through it) was changed from a square cross section to a rectangle.
 
The difference is that the hole in the center of the gear (and the rod that goes through it) was changed from a square cross section to a rectangle.
I'm assuming that the '68 is square and looking at the pic, that seems to be true.

If the short side of the rectangle is the same size as the square, you could shim the square to fit. If the square size is larger, a little time with a Dremel and file to open up the gear hole to fit.

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