Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Hairline cracks..... "Doc"
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Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Hairline cracks..... "Doc"

Hopefully it was just a mistake sending you 2 tail lights for the same
side. I know what I am going to say will probably shoot myself in the
foot but I have never gotten a bad deal on eBay or from here. Only once
I thought I got what I thought was a bad deal buying a set of driver
quality sill plates from a guy on the AMX Files. I had bought from him
before with no problem. He offered to refund my money but I just decided
to keep them. I now still have 6 used sill plates to pick the 2 best
from to use on my yellow Hornet. I think `this is a pretty good record
for buying on line and eBay for over 6 years for my one Hornet and then
when I got the second one and that includes over 40 AMC/Rambler models I
from eBay. 
"Doc"



 
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--- Begin Message --- And then there's the other side of that, the tail lights I just bought the guy sent two pass. side tail lights. Hasn't answered his email yet, Oh Well.,.  Paul

AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
That's even better Davis if you can make your money back and then a
profit too. :-)
It looks like there are some honest people on eBay after all.
"Doc"

To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 07:21:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Hairline cracks..... "Doc"

Doc,
 Ya and they shipped it same day! Yesterday I was emailed the tracking #.
 That is the best I have ever seen on ebay.
 I will let ya know how it works out. I was talkin to the glass guy last night when we were fixin my f enders and he may have some work for me if it works like it says.
 Davis

AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Davis from the looks of it and the glowing testaments if it works half
as good as they say it does you made a wise buy. Keep us posted on how
it works.
"Doc"




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From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 10:41:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Hairline cracks..... "Doc"

 Well,  I will see how this works out
 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MINI-WELD-AIRLESS-PLASTIC-WELDER-5500HT-AUTO-MOTORCYCLE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43998QQitemZ4616491229QQrdZ1
 Davis

AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
I don't know if there is a glue that would glue nylon as it is like the
rubbery plastic some of the interior parts are made of. I haven't found
anything yet that will glue that kind of plastic.
"Doc"




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To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 08:44:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Hairline cracks..... "Doc"


Gary,
 Great idea but it wouldn't be factory and that's alot more work. I am thinking of using a nylon bushing and thread lock.
 Davis
themixtoo@xxxxxxx wrote:
Davis, I'm thinking again (dangerous thing) but on the first gen grilles that include the headlight doors, wouldn't it be better if after the cracks are fixed by the screw holes the hol es are drilled out larger and a metal bushing thats maybe .020 or .030 thicker than the grille be inserted and a screw with a little larger head be used. This way the screw doesn't actually tighten down on the plastic of the grille because AMC's design is enharently flawed as vibration and flex will tend to break it in the same spot again wheter your doing wheelies at the strip or just going over a spee d bump in a parking lot.  Just my .02  Gary 'The Mix'  
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 06:31:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Hairline cracks..... "Doc"

Bill,
 I know you didn't ask me but I restored my 72 gremlin grille last year from info I go t from Doc. I used Plastic Weld System epoxie. Got it at advanced auto.
 You will want to clean the part with a good cleaner like simple green. rince it with water, then I use MEK to do a quick clean in the crack area. You could use alcohol.
 In the face of the crack you sh ould cut a groove so the crack is indented. Then on the back of the crack add the epoxie with a good peice of plastic to back it up. Then fill in the front with the epoxie and after it dries sand it smooth start with 220 to knock it down then move to 400. Then paint. Those cracks come from the grille being tightened too much so be carefull when you reinstall it.
 On larger cra cks mine didn't hold up to the violence of drag racing. I am getting a plastic welder to do grille restorations from now on.
 Hope that was some help
 Davis

"William T. Renshaw" <lionwren@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hey Doc, sounds to me like your a very popular person here, and I
have a question for you!! I got some headlight doors yesterday, they
are used and not in bad shape. But, there are these small h airline
cracks a round the screw holes in the corners, and I would like your
input on how to go about glueing the those cracks up.The cracks are
accually on the main corners where they screw to the fender. What
kind of glue should I use? I can not stand "super glue" I call it
stoopid glue, stuff never works like it should and of course
these "sausages" that I have for fingers gets more on the m then the
part that I am working on. LOL!!
Should I use an expoxy type of glue? Is there a special kind of glue
made for restoring stuff made of 25 year old plastic? In the past I
have found that J/B Weld works good on stuff, whether it be plastic
or metal. But, trying to get somthing back to as close to original as
I possibly can....J/B Weld I dont think will work for this particular
item. I thought about using some liquid modelers glue? I have built
models in the past, in fact I have a Corsair that I havent touched in
a few years in my closet that was and is starting to look pretty
cool. What should I clean these parts with? They are kind of dirty
and I know that I have to get them clean before any kind of glue will
stick where its sapposed to stick. Of course I have taken into
consideration that paint dont like to stick to glue real well.
Anyway, your "expertise" on this little project will be, as
always..greatly appre ciated and always respected!! I got an eastwood
catalog the other day in the mail and they have just about anything
and everything under the sun from sisal buff wheels to polish
compound. Have you ever used any of their products? Thanks Bill
Lewiston Id.






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