Tom Nelson tom10-+mvbHnN81+IJGwgDXS7ZQA@public.gmane.org [vSAAB]
2014-07-16 14:33:09 UTC
When we disassembled the bumpers on Project RedBull ('61 Saab 96) last year we were only able to save 3-4 of the many 1/4" studs that support the body color panels front and rear. Has anyone got a good way to reattach these 1/4"x1/2" long studs without destroying the chrome plating? the heat of welding to the chrome plated steel doesn't sound too viable.
Can a short threaded-section be re-welded to the broken studs? Can you grind off the remaining stud "button" and weld in a 1/2" long bolt directly to the bumper? Use JB weld? or any other novel fixes? Maybe drill and tap into the broken off stud for a smaller bolt ...... can't get a straight shot to drill due to inside of the bumper channel.
Anyone do this repair before? I'd be interested in any ideas.
Tom, aka ElkMtnMan
Can a short threaded-section be re-welded to the broken studs? Can you grind off the remaining stud "button" and weld in a 1/2" long bolt directly to the bumper? Use JB weld? or any other novel fixes? Maybe drill and tap into the broken off stud for a smaller bolt ...... can't get a straight shot to drill due to inside of the bumper channel.
Anyone do this repair before? I'd be interested in any ideas.
Tom, aka ElkMtnMan