[WTB] Circa-2003 Antec 5.25" drive rails

[daiedalous]

I recently salvaged an old Antec case from 2003. Closest match I can find is to the Antec PlusView 1000AMG, but the window panel is slightly different (no vent).
It only had one set of 5.25" drive rails, and I'm looking for more, if anyone has compatible ones.
The rails in the foreground of the picture are the ones I'm looking for.

https://imgur.com/a/Zv9o4Tq

View: https://imgur.com/a/Zv9o4Tq

 

[Eximo]

I have some similar to the ones in the background if that is of any use. They were intended for 5-1/4", those ones look like there are for 3.5"

 

[Eximo]

Hmm, I want to say these might work...but I think these are intended for 3.5" again. The spring mechanism seems to be the same, but in plastic.

https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dri...ce-Module-Hard-Disk-Cage-(DMHDC%2d5%2d3).html

 

[daiedalous]

Thanks for the response!
The ones in the background I picked up hoping they may work... and they kind of did? I Dremeled the heck out of them, but it's reeeeally not pretty.
Those second ones look close, you're right! May be too thick, but if shipping isn't a nightmare I may give them a try. Wish they had measurements posted.

 

[Eximo]

And the dregs of the internet delivers:

I have about a dozen that look like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Enlight-5-...473748?hash=item2f34b0ef54:g:LuwAAOSwNkxdQv4M

These are somewhat old listings by the same 'recycling' company. I wouldn't trust them given what they ask for payment, but these are exactly what you are looking for.

https://www.ecrater.com/p/22578162/four-4-antec-case-drive-rails-525

Two (2) Antec Case Drive Rails 5.25" Beige

5.25 drive rails for the older Antec cases (Antec SX1030B, SLK3000, Soho Server, Solution Series, maybe others ) . They will NOT fit newer Antec case

gogreenrecyclingandequipment.ecrater.com

Tried going through shapeways to see if you can get some 3D printed, but my searches there weren't going well. Still, might be possible.

 

[Eximo]

Antec also has a listing of spare parts:

P18x General Spare Parts list:

• P180/P180B/P182 FRONT BEZEL
• P18X- 3.5 FLOPPY RAILS
• P18X 5.25 OPTICAL RAILS

These are P182 rails
https://www.overclock.net/photopost/data/1317585/e/e7/e70ddc76_Capture001.jpeg

So, maybe just ask if they have some?
http://support.antec.com/support/solutions/articles/1000144031-performance-series-spare-parts-list

 

[daiedalous]

Oh wow, I think that's the same seller I found the other night. When I sent them a message to ask if the rails were still available, they seemed a bit sketchy and offered to send me a paypal invoice...
I might have a set coming in soon, but if that lead goes nowhere, I may hit you up for yours and just modify them.

 

[daiedalous]

I thought about that, but the phone number didn't work when I called last Friday. I'll try again though, and/or send an email.
Thanks for all the assistance! Those rails look pretty dang close.

 

[daiedalous]

Okay, bizarre: Both of Antec's listed numbers instantly disconnect. Before the weekend I at least got a "call cannot be completed" message.
They also seem to have removed their number from the bottom bar of their website. Hoping this email gets answered.

The saga of this project continues!

 

[daiedalous]

Tried going through shapeways to see if you can get some 3D printed, but my searches there weren't going well. Still, might be possible.

Hey, I hadn't heard of Shapeways. I managed to find a model (sans springs) over on thingverse the other night, and have now ordered a set. Thanks a ton!

 

[Eximo]

Ah, didn't think to check thingiverse. I figured you weren't the first person to run into this and it is a relatively easy thing to print.

 

[daiedalous]

Haha, I thought so too. But I might be the first one without 3D printer access.
Either way, these ones have the exact right measurements, so if they don't work due to lack of spring latches (the designer said they're friction-based), I'll at least be able to slide them in. Maybe down the road I can find metal tabs that fit/can be modded to fit.
Would be a lot easier if I still had Maker Space or shop access, but I enjoy a challenge!