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Post by nccamper on Nov 11, 2016 14:44:31 GMT -8
I like this light but as you can see the lower left screw hole is broken.  Any repair idea come to mind that will not brake as the screw is tightened? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 17:18:18 GMT -8
Hey nccamper, what about rubber washers on either side of the screw, under the head and behind the plate?
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Post by danrhodes on Nov 11, 2016 17:43:22 GMT -8
I'm ghetto trailer guy, so I'd just use washers on all 3 screws. Once the good 2 are in, the other will hold.
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Post by nccamper on Nov 11, 2016 19:39:23 GMT -8
Basically, you both think sandwiching the screw will create enough grip to hold it in place? Here is the problem, if it doesn't work my fall back is a Bargman light like this and the holes will naturally change.  |
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Post by Ten on Nov 11, 2016 21:20:29 GMT -8
Go with the Bargman. Patch the old holes up and cover what you can with the plate. Then mount that light to a plate cut to its contour and place it as a porch light.
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Post by msgoehring on Nov 11, 2016 21:49:44 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Nov 11, 2016 23:31:13 GMT -8
Yeah, that's an old porch lite... I'd change it out to the old norm license plate light. They are easy to find and adapt. Then you might be able to find a "fix" for the porch light bracket.
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Post by nccamper on Nov 12, 2016 5:05:47 GMT -8
Forester used a porch light for the taillight? I never questioned what kind of light it was. It had a license plate bracket that worked perfectly with this kind of light so I know it was original. I think Bargman will be the way we'll go.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2016 18:26:17 GMT -8
You know the old saying... one manufacturer's porch light is another's license plate light. Haha
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Post by bev on Nov 13, 2016 3:53:32 GMT -8
can you just grind off the remnants of the third whole and polish it up? it would think that 2 carefully and properly installed screws would be strong enough...that is if you are really trying to salvage the light.
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Post by nccamper on Nov 13, 2016 9:39:05 GMT -8
can you just grind off the remnants of the third whole and polish it up? it would think that 2 carefully and properly installed screws would be strong enough...that is if you are really trying to salvage the light. When the third screw is out the license bracket floats a little at one corner. Unfortunately, it's three screws or nothing. |
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Post by handkey on Nov 14, 2016 19:41:40 GMT -8
You know the old saying... one manufacturer's porch light is another's license plate light. Haha Porch light? Forester ? What apx yr forester ? Pre 1963? I'm working on a custom license plate light that I will be putting on my 68 forester project . |
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Post by nccamper on Nov 14, 2016 19:51:06 GMT -8
You know the old saying... one manufacturer's porch light is another's license plate light. Haha Pre 1963? A 1962 Forester. |
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Post by mrmarty51 on Nov 15, 2016 0:12:52 GMT -8
If the light is of a plastic material, get some J-B Plastic weld.
J-B Plastic weld can be formed and the flange can be made then after it cures, it can be sanded and drilled so it looks good as new.
The J-B Plastic weld cures in a very short time so when it is mixed, It can set for a few minutes to stiffen up then formed to the approximate shape.
I used some to glue a plastic boss back onto the inside of the door panel on My Chevy pigup. After it ad cured, I think it says a 1/2 hour, I let it set for four. I went back to the garage and took a hold of the repaired piece and it held as if it had never busted. I was impressed with the results.
If it is steel, I think the plastic weld will hold to that too. If not then J-B weld could possibly gain the same results.
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