Radio Bezel Repair

[TaddeoEG]

Somebody had apparently tried to pry the radio bezel off the wrong way. So I picked up the radio removal tools, popped the radio out, and pulled the bezel correctly. Sure enough, both fasteners on the right side had been busted off.

So I rummaged around and found a plastic rod (from an old hanging plastic planter), cut a couple of short pieces, filled the hole in the old mounting peg with superglue, and mounted the fasteners via the rods.

Let it dry for an hour or two and reassembled. So far it looks great. Hopefully the glue joints won't bust loose from vibration. Time will tell. Here's a link to the pics.


http://s600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/TaddeoEG/Ranger/?action=view&current=d895ff3b.pbw

 

[Jay FX4]

Looks good. I see no reason why that won't hold up.

MacGuyver would be proud of you.

 

[adsm08]

can't even tell it was busted.

 

[88gt]

MacGuyver would be proud of you.

i agree, we award you with the macguyver award, ill have to remember that trick if i ever get stupid one day...and i'll tell you what, the odds are against me!

 

[TaddeoEG]

Thanks guys. I'm kinda anal about the little stuff the just isn't right. I can live with the scratches, dents, worn paint - - its a frickin' truck! But stuff that doesn't get wear should be right.

Next on my list is figuring a way to fix the piece of crap armrest/console lid.