Bullnose Ford Truck & Bronco STL Files (Free Downloads)

Bullnose Ford & Bronco STL Files (3D Printer Downloads)

One of the coolest upgrades I’m making to my Bullnose Bronco didn’t come from a parts catalog. It started in my brain and came out of a 3D printer.

This page is the home base for my Bullnose-friendly STL files… stuff designed for 1980–1986 Ford trucks and Broncos, with the same mindset I use on the channel: practical, overbuilt where it matters, and made to survive real-world use.

STL Downloads

Below you’ll find the current library. I host the final STL files here so you can just download and print without having to chase links all over the internet.

Bullnose 3D Prints

Print	Description	Date	Download
Bronco Text Badge	A 3D-printed Bullnose Bronco text badge with a solid backing plate and a built-in removable paint mask, designed to cover original emblem shadows and allow easy two-color paint finishes without manual masking.	2026/01/28	Bronco Text Badge
Bronco Logo Badge	Two-piece 3D-printed Bronco silhouette badge with a keyed base and overlay for easy alignment and custom finishes.	2026/01/28	Bronco Logo Badge
BNG Wrench Keychain	A custom 3D-printed wrench keychain with a classic tool-inspired shape and a recessed center window designed to accept interchangeable insert plates, finished with clean edges and subtle maker’s mark details.	2026/01/28	BNG Wrench Keychain
BNG Wrench Keychain Insert	Text insert plates for the wrench keychain, including F-150, Bronco, and Bullnose Garage options, plus a STEP file for creating custom inserts.	2026/01/28	BNG Wrench Keychain Insert

Why I print automotive parts in ASA

Most “random hobby prints” live a cushy life on a desk. Truck parts do not.

That’s why a lot of my functional parts are designed around ASA:

Better outdoor durability than PLA-style materials
Much more comfortable living in heat
Holds up better when the sun is trying to turn your plastic into sadness

If a part is meant for the interior and never sees sunlight, I’ll say so. If it’s outside, it’s probably getting the ASA treatment.

The printer setup behind these files (QIDI Q2 + heated chamber)

ASA is awesome, but it’s also the kind of plastic that will punish you if your printer setup isn’t ready.

I’m using a QIDI Q2 specifically because it has a heated chamber, and that makes it great for materials like ASA. A stable warm chamber helps reduce warping, helps with layer bonding, and makes it way more realistic to print larger functional parts without them peeling up like a cheap sticker.

I’ll include file-specific print notes when something is picky… because some shapes print easy, and some shapes try to start a fight.

Design workflow (how these parts are made)

Most of these files start life in Fusion 360.

Typical process for me looks like this:

Measure the truck (or test-fit, revise, repeat… the classic method)
Model the part in Fusion with real-world tolerances
Print a draft in cheap material if it’s just a fit check
Print the final in the material the part is actually meant to live in
Beat on it a little, fix what breaks, and post the updated version

What I’m building next

This library is going to grow as I keep turning the Bronco into my rolling science experiment. Some upcoming projects I’m designing around:

CB-related parts (mounts, pass-throughs, cable management)
Interior upgrades designed for heat + sun
Multi-material prints (ASA structure + TPU “seal/gasket” + clear PETG where it makes sense)

As new stuff drops, it’ll land here first.

Tools and Materials

If you want to support the file library without it costing you anything, I also keep affiliate links to the exact supplies I’m using.

Filament I use

ASA (primary outdoor material)
- Black: https://amzn.to/4t7bvY7
- White: https://amzn.to/4t7bvY7
TPU (flexible parts / gaskets)
- Black: https://amzn.to/49L4d4P
PETG (when I need clear or impact resistance)
- Transparent: https://amzn.to/4bqbGaS
PLA (prototypes and quick test prints)
- Black: https://amzn.to/4retfPC
- Grey: https://amzn.to/3Oa4rKd
- Silk Copper: https://amzn.to/3ZCq0ph
- Silk Silver: https://amzn.to/3NLKbyv
- Silk Blue: https://amzn.to/3ZCq0ph

Hardware / gear

Printer and accessories
- QIDI Q2 + Box Combo: https://amzn.to/3NWHNoF
- 3D Printer Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/4k5Qzwt

Usage License (read this before you download)

Here’s the deal: I want people to use these files, improve them, and make cool stuff for their own trucks. I do not want people turning around and selling my files or selling prints/derivatives made from them.

Creative Commons licenses are great, but they don’t perfectly match “derivatives allowed, but no resale of derivatives.” For example, the CC license that blocks resale best (NonCommercial) doesn’t automatically give me the extra “no selling printed parts either” clarity I want. And the one that blocks resale the hardest (NoDerivatives) also blocks remixing. So I’m using a simple custom license for this STL library.

Bullnose Garage STL License (Non-Commercial / No-Resale)

You may download and print these files for personal use.
You may modify/remix them for personal use.
You may share your modified version for free, as long as you credit Bullnose Garage and keep the same license terms attached.
You may NOT sell, rent, or license:
- the original files
- modified/derived files
- physical prints made from the original or derived files
- kits, bundles, or “included with purchase” versions of the files
You may NOT upload these files to paid STL sites or “free” sites that monetize traffic without permission.
If you want to use these in a commercial way (even small-scale), reach out and we’ll talk.

If you’re curious about the general Creative Commons options and what they do, Creative Commons maintains a clear overview of the standard license types.

Quick FAQ

Are these STL files free?
That’s the plan for the core library. If I ever post a “big project” file set, I’ll label it clearly.

Will these fit every Bullnose perfectly?
Old trucks vary. Some parts are universal-ish, some are “measure your truck and don’t blame me if Ford was Ford’ing that day.” I’ll note fitment assumptions per file.

Can I request a part?
Yep, especially if it’s a repeatable problem other owners will benefit from, but I’m pretty busy and there’s no guarantee I’ll be able to get to it.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you see an Amazon link on my site, purchasing the item from Amazon using that link helps out the Channel.