Repairing rear arm rests

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plugger340

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The sides of my rear arm rests have separated from the metal core and have pulled away. Is there anyway to glue them back to the metal core?
Thanks in advance.

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Look up ABC moparts
They list them for $95 in black or white.
Owner's name is Bob, good guy easy to deal with. Usually goes to Carlisle and the Nat's so might be able to get free shipping if you attend.
Good luck
 
Bennoel 10 said:
Look up ABC moparts
They list them for $95 in black or white.
Owner's name is Bob, good guy easy to deal with. Usually goes to Carlisle and the Nat's so might be able to get free shipping if you attend.
Good luck
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Unfortunately I’m in Canada and it appears they won’t ship here. Maybe it’s because the order is be too small. I’d prefer to try to fix them for now.
 
I guess nothing gained nothing lost. Just try some rubber cement would be my suggestion. I had the same issue and went with new ones .
 
plugger340 said:
Unfortunately I’m in Canada and it appears they won’t ship here. Maybe it’s because the order is be too small. I’d prefer to try to fix them for now.
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Fairly certain Rick Layson (www.laysons.com) has got them (AF-679ACPW in white, AF-679ACPB in black) as well. 108 USD and also fairly certain he'll ship to Canada.
 
plugger340 said:
Thanks, for now Ill try to fix them. Failing that I’ll order a new set.
Thanks
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If you do find success in fixing them please document (take pictures) and post the steps for the rest of us, money saved is money that can be spent on another piece!!!
 
What about 3m adhesive and wrapping really tight with glorified saran wrap?
Or instead of saran, use velcro to hold snug until adhesive dries?
 
Here's how I would TRY to fix those. Remove the cover completely from the metal bases. CLEAN the inside of the vinyl THOROUGHLY. Same with the metal. I would use a wire brush on a grinder and get ALL that rust off. Then, I would paint the bases with something like a direct to metal paint. Rustoleum industrial oil based paint comes to mind. Finally, I would get 3M Yellow Weatherstrip adhesive and apply it to the insides of the covers. Slip the covers back over the bases and use several long, wide, heavy duty plastic zip ties and tie the cover on tight and let them dry for several days. They likely will never come loose again
 
4spdragtop said:
What about 3m adhesive and wrapping really tight with glorified saran wrap?
Or instead of saran, use velcro to hold snug until adhesive dries?
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Ha! Great minds think alike. But you know, so do stupid ones. LMAO!
 
Word of warning on the repo convert arm rest pads

The spring metal tabs are made of a brittle metal.

My first set when I pressed it into the slots one tab snapped off. (I can put the originals in and out all day long with no issues)

ABC sent me a new set and I was super careful putting it in. Snap.

I ended up making my own tabs and they stay in ok.
 
Oh and one more thing. Don't make the mistake and use the 3M black weatherstrip instead if you decide to go the route I described. It is nowhere near as strong and I've never seen it dry completely.
 
I believe Rick had said the Layson repops did away with the spring clips and they bolt in
 
I tried to send a pm, but your box is full. I'm going to Carlisle AND to Moparfest and would be willing to talk to you about transporting new armrests from one to the other, if that helps...
 
str12-340 said:
I tried to send a pm, but your box is full. I'm going to Carlisle AND to Moparfest and would be willing to talk to you about transporting new armrests from one to the other, if that helps...
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Thanks for the offer but I’m bleeding green so I’ll try to fix them first.
 
All of mine look like that. I also had a tab break off one of my originals back in the 1980s. I was able to use a screw to hold it on. I will probably attempt to fix mine. I like black rtv for a lot of things and will probably try that.
 
One more thing. I am considering making a speaker box that will fit where the arm rests are in my '67 Barracuda convertible. I will then make a new arm rest for the top. Even though my side panels are far from perfect I don't want to cut speaker holes in them. If the boxes come out good I will probably make a set for my son's Dart. Then fix arm rests for the GTS convertible.
 
Dana67Dart said:
Word of warning on the repo convert arm rest pads

The spring metal tabs are made of a brittle metal.

My first set when I pressed it into the slots one tab snapped off. (I can put the originals in and out all day long with no issues)

ABC sent me a new set and I was super careful putting it in. Snap.

I ended up making my own tabs and they stay in ok.
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Thanks for that word of warning ... I just bought a pair and am having them wrapped and sticked with highlight thread. Will be installing them in a few weeks, but the rear quarter panels will be off, so perhaps I can baby them in from behind with more success (fingers crossed)
 
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