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01-17-2019, 10:33 PM | #1 |
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How to fix damaged threads
Hi fellow A'ers!
Could someone please give me some advise as to the best way to repair flogged out trim holes. As per the attached pic, my roadster pick up has the board trim panels held on by self tapper type screws and I am finding that after 90yrs of various heavy handed owners half the holes are flogged out. What should i do? Thanks in advance.. Steve |
01-17-2019, 11:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
Hi Steve, I cannot see a way to cover the hole that will be left behind without putting on new door panels.
However you should be able to make what you have look much more “presentable “. If you google automotive interior spring clips you will find a nice selection of fasteners available. I’m thinking if it were me I would try one of the plastic ones with the ribbed barb on it and the flat head. You can most likely find it in black if not a little paint should help. Mike |
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01-17-2019, 11:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
Attached is a picture of what I was thinking...
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01-17-2019, 11:57 PM | #4 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
take a cotter pin and slide it like a paper clip into the hole, the head of the cotter pin will reduce the hole so the screw gets a grip, if the holes are in wood use toothpicks and glue
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01-18-2019, 01:14 AM | #5 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
I have used "Mr. Grip" on occasion. 'repairs stripped holes in wood and metal. https://www.amazon.com/Woodmate-2498...ole+repair+kit
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01-18-2019, 12:04 PM | #6 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
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01-18-2019, 03:18 PM | #7 | |
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01-18-2019, 03:58 PM | #8 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
Hey NZ28ModelA, I hope that I never get "flogged out"!
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01-18-2019, 04:15 PM | #9 |
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01-18-2019, 05:27 PM | #10 |
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Flogged.
I thought that was some type of New Zealand techie type talk. I was impressed that I learned something new. |
01-18-2019, 06:46 PM | #11 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
How about using a flat "spring nut" behind the stripped out hole. The spring nut would first have to be "stuck" to the back side of the sheet metal with perhaps a dab of epoxie/ bondo. I checked Mc Master -Carr and they have them but I can't figure how to show a pix here.
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01-19-2019, 10:21 AM | #12 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
I've used a body hammer and dolly, tightens them holes right up, if you can get your hand and dolly back there
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01-19-2019, 12:14 PM | #13 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
Here is a picture of the original parts Neil Wilson posted.
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01-20-2019, 04:44 AM | #14 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
Thank you guys for all your ideas.. I am surprised there are not more damaged interior trim fittings out there considering these are 90 year old cars we are working on!
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01-20-2019, 12:47 PM | #15 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
Flogged, in my vernacular, means selling poor quality or unusable items, usually for a lot more than they're worth.
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01-20-2019, 07:36 PM | #16 |
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Re: How to fix damaged threads
Flogged out - Worn out through much use or abuse
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