Crack in 69 Shifter Console

[Roger G.]

What would be the best glue/technique to repair this crack in the shifter console? Luckily it does not affect the vinyl overlay. Thanks

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Edit - title should read Shifter Console - thumb got in the way

[Domenic T.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

Roger,
I would put slow cure JB weld in the crack and saturate some fiberglass cloth with JB and cover the crack with the cloth.

Dom

[Mark D.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

This is good stuff...

http://misterglue.com/mister-glue-uses/

[Joe L.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

What would be the best glue/technique to repair this crack in the shifter console? Luckily it does not affect the vinyl overlay. Thanks

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Edit - title should read Shifter Console - thumb got in the way

Roger------


I've used fiberglass cloth and resin to repair forward console substrate damage/cracks.

[Russ S.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

Agree with Joe. I have also used fiberglass mat and resin. Be sure to scuff it very well though.

[James B.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

Agree with Joe. I have also used fiberglass mat and resin. Be sure to scuff it very well though.

Fiberglass mat or fiberglass cloth?

[Russ S.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

Fiberglass mat or fiberglass cloth?

Never cloth. Cloth is for boats. Mat is far better and far easier to use.

[Joe L.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

Never cloth. Cloth is for boats. Mat is far better and far easier to use.

Russ and James-----


I've used cloth and it worked very well. However, mat may be better and easier.

[Roger G.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

I went with cloth, it's what they had at ACE. I've never worked with fiberglass, but it wasn't too hard. Roughed up the surface, cut out three patches and laid them on foil, spread the resin on the patches and crack, and laid them out on layers. Will see if it holds when the clamp comes off

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[Roger G.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

Roger------


I've used fiberglass cloth and resin to repair forward console substrate damage/cracks.

Joe, it turned out great,, no movement with the clamp off. Sturdy when flexed open, thanks

[Rich C.]

Re: Crack in 69 Shifter Console

Hmmm...I see your using your Restorer magazine as a drop cloth? (just kidding) Repair looks great!


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