Re: Repairing '55 Clipper seat panels

Posted by Craig the Clipper Man On 2017/7/3 12:07:53

I have not tried fiber glass yet, though I have some at home. I did have one idea: I cut a piece of 1/2-inch flexible PVC pipe about 7 inches long. It fits perfectly in the area inside the top of the panel. I cut a fairly thin rectangular hole in the middle of the pipe where the panel would rest on the metal tab.

Using a generous amount of JB Weld, I think the PVC would bond to the old panel plastic and I could fill in the cracks on the top of the panel with resin.

I wanted to find someone with a 3-D printer who could make a mold for the panel, but I haven't had any luck so far. I believe 3-D printing could revolutionize part replacement for older antique cars.