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One of the four fiberglass eyelets that are used to screw the gas door on my 68 Coupe is partially broken off and missing. Anybody know of some kind of goop I could use to model a new one out of. Obviously a minor problem but I could use the help.
That will take fiberglass resin and mat to fix that.
You could also use fiberglass mat and Vette Panel Adhesive.
You can also use some of the 2 part epoxies they sell at auto parts stores and fiberglass mat.
Now do you need to know how I would fix this or do you have that figured out?
I would try to keep as much of the original tab left intact but prep it so I can bond onto it. And still allow the clip to slide onto it when completed.
That will take fiberglass resin and mat to fix that.
You could also use fiberglass mat and Vette Panel Adhesive.
You can also use some of the 2 part epoxies they sell at auto parts stores and fiberglass mat.
Now do you need to know how I would fix this or do you have that figured out?
I would try to keep as much of the original tab left intact but prep it so I can bond onto it. And still allow the clip to slide onto it when completed.
DUB
Thanks You for the information ...... Much Appreciated!
With that little damage, I would just put a sheet metal U-clip over it and snug the mounting screw down. You might have to 'massage' the shape of that sheet metal clip to provide clearance for the fuel cap hardware; but it looks like that would work.
Otherwise, you need to rebuild the screw mounting hole.
No, I have zero fiberglass knowledge. All I know is what you told me earlier which was helpful. If you want to explain how you would do it I'm all ears. I just don't want to bother people too much.
With that little damage, I would just put a sheet metal U-clip over it and snug the mounting screw down. You might have to 'massage' the shape of that sheet metal clip to provide clearance for the fuel cap hardware; but it looks like that would work.
Otherwise, you need to rebuild the screw mounting hole.
Thanks, I agree it is pretty solid the way it is I just thought I would try to rebuild it if it wasn't too much trouble.
As Dub said a little fiberglass matting and some resin and you should be able to fix that in as little time it takes for the resin to cure. Build up the eyelet so the repair is bigger than the original, measure and drill your new hole then use a Dremel tool to shape it back to factory.
I will be glad to help you out on this but is there any other body repairs you are needing to repair also. The reason is the cost of what you may need to buy to fix this small area is kinda crazy. So hopefully you have other areas to repair so investing into the mat and resin is worth while.
Not knowing where you live....you might also be able to go to a boat repair shop and get a little bit of the resin and hardener for them. I do get people from time to time who come by with a baby food jar and get resin and some hardener.
Like I mentioned..this can be repaired with other products other than the normal polyester fiberglass resin and mat.
As Dub said a little fiberglass matting and some resin and you should be able to fix that in as little time it takes for the resin to cure. Build up the eyelet so the repair is bigger than the original, measure and drill your new hole then use a Dremel tool to shape it back to factory.
That makes complete sense to me the way you explained it.....Thank You
I will be glad to help you out on this but is there any other body repairs you are needing to repair also. The reason is the cost of what you may need to buy to fix this small area is kinda crazy. So hopefully you have other areas to repair so investing into the mat and resin is worth while.
Not knowing where you live....you might also be able to go to a boat repair shop and get a little bit of the resin and hardener for them. I do get people from time to time who come by with a baby food jar and get resin and some hardener.
Like I mentioned..this can be repaired with other products other than the normal polyester fiberglass resin and mat.
DUB
I'm not planning on doing any other body work for a long time. It would be costly for such a minute fix and money is tight. DUB you've been a big help and I do appreciate your time.
If money is tight...then follow the suggestion that '7T1Vette' suggested in post #9...which will work.
OR...you will need to spend some money on this. And if you want to. Then I will be glad to help you out but you will need a grinding disc or very rough sand paper and time and the needed materials.
SO I cannot tell by your last reply what you want to do. I know of numerous ways to MacGyver it. But if $10 to $30 is too much...depending on what you can get your hands on if you go by a body shop and get some used sandpaper and stuff...I do not know what else I can do.
06-10-2018, 05:57 PM
fiberglass eyelet fix
