Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:32:27 -0700
Reply-To: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
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I just tried to send a link to a Pic & the EM has not shown up,,,
Are We not even able to send a link ~
ORR ~ DeanB
> On 4 Mar , 2023, at 4:34 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
>
> I think Felder Industries has the whole matter in hand. His ultimate solution will amaze us all. Dang....I just wish it was easier to share pics on this List. Just griping.
>
> On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 03:29:17 PM PST, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I found a very nice piece of brass that was once a front door kick plate. I
> have a metal blade on my bandsaw that should do the job. Hopefully after
> all these years of all those vanagons, this will be the last time I have to
> repair that thing. But I"ve still got to chase down that wiring problem...
>
> Jim
>
> On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 5:13 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Still...you can do some kind of hybrid repair. Sure, use some metal of
>> some kind as re-enforcement. The stout JB Weld epoxy will pull it all
>> together. Yes, we all totally understand about nickel-size corner broken
>> off. So, you need to somehow glean into solid structure. And then
>> re-build after that. Take your time...think it through...don't rush. You
>> will have marvelous success!
>>
>> Nah...trying to glue Part A onto Part B....no good. You need heavy duty
>> arrangement and approach. Substantial substructure...that's the key.
>>
>> On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 02:57:33 PM PST, Jim Felder <
>> jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> A corner is broken off, roughly the size of a nickel. I had it but lost it.
>> I have pulled a lot of electrical stuff our chasing down another (fog light
>> relay) problem, which was my main issue before I got sidetracked on this.
>> So much is missing that I don't think it would be possible to repair
>> without some sort of reinforcement. I am thinking of cutting out two steel
>> rectangles the size of the strip of plastic on each side that originally
>> had the corners, s about an inch wide and five inches long. Eac strip will
>> have the two holes for it's side of the housing, and there will be a lot of
>> surface area to glue the metal to. I always scuff it up and clean it. I
>> doubt I'll ever have to deal with it again after I do this.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 4:51 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Yes... like Richard I use 2 parts JB weld (Regular or Quick) if I still
>>> have the broken part. If not then I use the JB PlasticWeld then finish it
>>> off with sandpaper on a Dremel and then drill the hole. If the case is
>>> broken, it's another story.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 2:29 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ya know Jim, I have excellent success doing the JB Weld 2 part epoxy
>>>> junk. I mean, you slice off a piece. You knead it. You form it. You
>>>> apply it. Heck, you can practically make anything you desire, for
>> cheap!
>>>> And that stuff is incredibly strong. Has served me well all around
>>>> Vanagon, at at home too. I think it would do a great job on cluster
>>> tabs.
>>>>
>>>> On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 02:21:19 PM PST, Jim Felder <
>>>> jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Anyone know where to get an instrument cluster tab repair kit that
>> does
>>>> NOT
>>>> come from GoWesty? I have just spent a miserable half hour trying to
>>>> "Restore" my account. I'd rather not spend my money to reward them for
>>>> something everyone else seems to be able to do.
>>>>
>>>> If they're the only game in town, let me know and I will order by
>> phone.
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
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