I'm not sure how they work, but I've seen "plastic welders" in Harbor Frieght's catalog before. I used some small plastic rod and a butane torch to repair some automotive ductwork before, and it worked great. Almost like doing lead body filling.
If you need a console skeleton, I have two spares that are in good shape, but I'm not totally sure how to ship them safely. I'm sure I could rig up a way if needed, it just might take a day or two. If you need one, PM me, or shoot me an email.
------------------ Nic
Beware the toes you step on today, for they may be attached to the ass you must kiss tomorrow.
Yes I touched mine up with JB weld. If it's completely broke you can always add a little glass cloth on the out of the way side. Worked great for me.
JB works well for broke out screw holes also.
The PO in one of mine broke *every* screw hole in the dash, but for the most part the pieces are still 'attached'.. How do you use the epoxy whithout messing up the threads? Or do you just lay it down, not worry about them and tap it out afterwards?
i'm making center console skeletons out of aluminum, i use the front and back pieces from the original piece and make the center part with nut plates to screw everything down. the i make new angle brackets for the radio mounts if you need those too. i really haven't advertised doin it much, i been trying to get my car back together. center piece is $225 plus shipping i'm working on getting some cores so i can swap them out for people, so for now you send me your broken one and i'll cut it down and mount up the center piece here is the radio piece the two radio pieces are $100 for the pair i'll do the whole set up $275 plus shipping (wont be to much since its in 3 smaller pieces) these make the center section rock solid and will last forever thanks
------------------ Glenn Lintemuth A&P Mechanic Colorado Springs, CO 88' Convertible "BeyondGT" 88' GT, white 5speed 89' K-5 Blazer on 44's 04' Silverado Ext Z71 on 33's
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Posts: 1085 From: Orefield, PA Registered: Jan 2003
i'm making center console skeletons out of aluminum, i use the front and back pieces from the original piece and make the center part with nut plates to screw everything down. the i make new angle brackets for the radio mounts if you need those too. i really haven't advertised doin it much, i been trying to get my car back together. center piece is $225 plus shipping i'm working on getting some cores so i can swap them out for people, so for now you send me your broken one and i'll cut it down and mount up the center piece here is the radio piece the two radio pieces are $100 for the pair i'll do the whole set up $275 plus shipping (wont be to much since its in 3 smaller pieces) these make the center section rock solid and will last forever thanks
You kick ass!!!!!
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jscott1 Member
Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
I think the formula for the 88 skeletons must have changed (for the better) because both of mine in ny 88s were in perfect condition, no broken holes anywhere. When I converted my GT to the Firebird interior I didn't need the skeleton and sold it on eBay. I'm going to have another one here soon that I don't need.
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Old Lar Member
Posts: 13797 From: Palm Bay, Florida Registered: Nov 1999
I've used JB Weld in repairs Just how bad are the broken pieces. I have glued many pieces together. As far as screw holes, screwing in bolt/screw will carve in new threads.
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Posts: 5486 From: Charleston SC Registered: Dec 2001
I've replaced broken hole lobes with JB weld. I scuffed th surface of the sleleton real good with sandpaper, then used tape to make a dam to hold the JB weld in. Then I filled the dam with JB weld and put a screw in the middle - where I wanted a hole.
Worked great, and to this day is holding fine. It has been five years since I did the repair.
