C2 A/C duct repair

[John P.]

I am looking for suggestions on repair of the driver side duct on my 1965 factory air convertible.

i Would like a functional repair that doesn't stick out like a sore thumb, but reasonably simple.

it seems that finding a comparable bit of black plastic might work- not sure how to source that.

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[Harry S.]

Re: C2 A/C duct repair

The plastic is thinner than non-A/C ducts. Here is a broken one on eBay, make an offer....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185188340951?hash=item2b1e15d4d7:g:SgEAAOSwddNhorqX

Make a thin cardboard piece to fit the hole, trace it onto the plastic part, Dremel it out and superglue it in. It's like working with egg shells.

[Domenic T.]

Re: C2 A/C duct repair

John,
medium glass cloth and JB weld after cleaning with acetone or equilivent.

Dom

[John P.]

Re: C2 A/C duct repair

Can that be painted easily?

[Domenic T.]

Re: C2 A/C duct repair

John,
Yes, it will paint easy. You just have to color match. I have used fillers to hide the repair also.

Dom

[Terry M.]

Re: C2 A/C duct repair

John,

You might try Q-Bond Ultra Strong Adhesive produced by K Tool International. Would suggest you get some plastic as Harry noted and use this adhesive. You can get the adhesive from Amazon. I've used it with good results.

Terry