Question about part replacement/repair
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Racer
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Question about part replacement/repair
I just bought a (project) 1979 L48. Looks like the previous owner tried to force the passenger side headlight closed and broke the support bracket at the front mounting points. The bracket is aluminum. Here is my question: have it welded (possible with cast aluminum?) or replace with a new one (around $200)? I'm fortunate to live near a marine certified welder but no idea what they would charge.
Pro
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I just bought a (project) 1979 L48. Looks like the previous owner tried to force the passenger side headlight closed and broke the support bracket at the front mounting points. The bracket is aluminum. Here is my question: have it welded (possible with cast aluminum?) or replace with a new one (around $200)? I'm fortunate to live near a marine certified welder but no idea what they would charge.
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Racer
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From: Lewes Delaware
Thanks! I was about 50% sure it could be welded. I'll get an estimate and see if it will be less expensive than a replacement.
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Racer
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Melting Slicks
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Mike, I thought that they are aluminum, also. I had one welded at work years ago, and the welder stated that they were "dirty" aluminum. He meant that it had a lot of impurities in the metal. I think that pot metal would just melt from the heat. Lou.
