Good idea on drilling the holes to relieve some pressure.

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Posted February 03, 2014 - 06:28 PM
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Posted February 03, 2014 - 07:30 PM
I'm really happy you got that off. That is a good idea of drilling them holes especially letting the penetrating oil flow down deep. I like your animated discussion while working....Tarzan goes BANG! I would take the puller back for a refund or a replacement.
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Posted February 03, 2014 - 07:47 PM
Nice to see you got it off, without damaging it.
Do you do house calls, Dr. Tarzan? I know I've got one to remove, that
I gave up on a couple of years ago. I think I read here, that Alan/Ryan have
a stubborn one too. If you ever need a reason, to travel around North
America, this would be a good one.
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Posted February 04, 2014 - 03:14 PM
I disassembled the dash . Not good news. The lower side is broken .
I'll try to glue the pieces back with the same Loctite 3430 that I used at the brake band .
Then I think I'll make two sheets of metal to "sandwich" the lower part and use as "mayo" the same Loctite .I have to think on it till I take a decision.
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Posted February 04, 2014 - 03:36 PM
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Posted February 04, 2014 - 08:41 PM
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Posted February 05, 2014 - 11:18 AM
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Posted February 06, 2014 - 01:18 PM
I found this adhesive .It says that bonds ABS.
Glued the broken pieces and after 24 hours it seems that are bonded well.This adhesive dissolve the dash material .
Becouse the dash is old and to prevent future cracks I took the decision to strenghten the dash with fiber glass .
Edited by cheluIS, February 06, 2014 - 01:21 PM.
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Posted February 06, 2014 - 01:25 PM
Nice job CheluIS I have to continue on my repair. Like you I was going to use the FG material on the inside & a thin coat of FG Bondo on the outside. Your right adequate ventilation is important.
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Posted February 07, 2014 - 07:05 PM
Couldn't sleep last night becouse of the nausea .So I did some metalwork .Took 1 mm thick sheet of metal and made the "sandwich" for the bottom of dash .
In front I put a 5 mm metal band and I made 2 holes with 6 mm thread so I can put the front screws of the dash .
I made some holes in the sheets for adhesive .
In the holes for the screws I put some wooden plugs to centre the holes and to avoid adhesive to seal the holes. After drying I cut the plugs and drill it.
Put some paper in the clamps to avoid bonding them with the metal sheets .
Clamps out :
I think that now the dash is strong enought to last the next 50 years .
Found some cracks so I put some fiber glass on the top too .
Next I want to extend the dash a few mm. left , right and top in order to put my new dials .Tricky operation . I have to weld a 2 mm strip.
Keep in touch.
Edited by cheluIS, February 08, 2014 - 03:20 PM.
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Posted February 07, 2014 - 07:58 PM
Hope you get to feeling better.
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Posted February 08, 2014 - 12:18 PM
Nice Work! I hope you are feeling better.
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Posted February 08, 2014 - 03:20 PM
Feeling much better today . Thanks for care .
Today woke up in the morning and go for dash.
Cut a 2 mm thick sheet of metal for extending the dash.
Welded with a thin rod and a lot of patience .
Sanded and shape it .
Lot of holes .
Mini drill and a steady hand .
The dials in place .
And a temporary install .
The dash will be painted in black .
Next new switches for lights , ignition , hazard lights and 3PH joystick .
Keep in touch.
Edited by cheluIS, February 09, 2014 - 09:19 AM.
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Posted February 08, 2014 - 03:26 PM
Me thinks you did not gauge shop at Walmart.......