67/68/69 cuda dilemma
Well I broke one of the roller trolleys last week trying to clean it and free up the rollers. My heart sank, and I panicked. Rat Rod Al had one and sent it to me. Thanks Al !! Cooler minds prevailed after I had a couple days to think about how to fix this thing. So I also repaired this broken one with JB weld and some #55 cobalt drill bits. It's probably just as strong as if it was never broken, however I will use the undamaged one and keep this repaired one as a spare. I cleaned the break with MEK, and applied a thin coat of JB Weld and clamped it till dry. Once dry, I drilled it in 3 spots with these tiny #55 drill bits and then JB weld glued them in place till dry. Cut off the ends and filed smooth. They were drilled in crooked by design to help pin the pieces together. Heres pix.
Well I broke one of the roller trolleys last week trying to clean it and free up the rollers. My heart sank, and I panicked. Rat Rod Al had one and sent it to me. Thanks Al !! Cooler minds prevailed after I had a couple days to think about how to fix this thing. So I also repaired this broken one with JB weld and some #55 cobalt drill bits. It's probably just as strong as if it was never broken, however I will use the undamaged one and keep this repaired one as a spare. I cleaned the break with MEK, and applied a thin coat of JB Weld and clamped it till dry. Once dry, I drilled it in 3 spots with these tiny #55 drill bits and then JB weld glued them in place till dry. Cut off the ends and filed smooth. They were drilled in crooked by design to help pin the pieces together. Heres pix.