Quarter Panel Mounting Stud Fix

[capemustang 16]

Hello, Has anyone been able to "repair" a mounting stud on a quarter panel ornament.  I am finding OEM ones that seem to  have broken ones or missing ones.  Someone suggested using panel bond with a donor stud from another ornament.  Has anyone tried this or have any other suggestions? Thank you in advance . 

[Rsanter 158]

I swear I have seen these that you put on with a stud welder and years ago I though I saw a special pop rivet that replaced those studs

[Mike65 512]

Have you given any thought to using 3M Moulding tape in place of the studs. Auto makers use the tape for all the fender emblems on newer vehicles.  Amazon.com: 3M Double Sided Mounting Tape VHB 0.5" x 15.4 Ft 0.025in Thick Black 5925 Heavy Duty Foam Tape Strong Adhesive for Car Décor Home Office Logos : Industrial & Scientific

[Mach1 Driver 612]

Here are some suggestions from various places around the web:

The good news is that once the trim is on the car, there is not that much stress on the pins. There are two ways to make a repair. 1. If the base where the pin is big enough, carefully drill a hole where the broken pin was. Then using a bottoming tap put some 4/40 or 6/32 threads in the hole. Using thread locker screw the correct size screw in that hole. Grind the head of the screw off. You now have a stud for that mount. 2. If the broken pin spot is to small or shallow to do the drill and tap method. Use a Dremel tool and cut the base of the broken pin out. Cut the head off of a 4/40 screw. JB weld the screw in place of the broken pin. You can use masking tape to hold it in place until the JB cures (others complained that it fell off almost immediately using this method).

I drilled and tapped all 6 spears in front fenders with a 1/8th bit and after 8 years of driving it is all still good.

 

If you have the material there, drill and tap (use a bottom tap to utilize every thread) Cut a stud to length, insert it using red Loctite. I think Loctite might make something even stronger than red.

Try Muggyweld.com, that's what I use to weld pot metal, works great. Just don't breathe the fumes and be patient and not cut corners. Follow directions. For about 60 bucks you can get a couple of sticks and some flux. Pricey but it's the only one that I'm aware of that's made for this specifically.

[Mach1 Driver 612]

13 hours ago, Mike65 said:

Have you given any thought to using 3M Moulding tape in place of the studs. Auto makers use the tape for all the fender emblems on newer vehicles.  Amazon.com: 3M Double Sided Mounting Tape VHB 0.5" x 15.4 Ft 0.025in Thick Black 5925 Heavy Duty Foam Tape Strong Adhesive for Car Décor Home Office Logos : Industrial & Scientific

Mike, I can't attach pictures anymore- I assume you have the picture shown above because of the hyperlink? I get a message to "Please contact us for assistance" whenever I try to insert a picture, and get a "failed upload". We all know that Ben has bigger fish to fry than this seemingly little problem. I'm happy the site is up and running again, but it's pretty useless without the ability to post pictures. I assume that this is an unintended consequence of the effort to keep the bots off the site. Does anyone have suggestions? I'm going to start a post on this topic to draw more attention.

[det0326 198]

4 hours ago, Mach1 Driver said:

For about 60 bucks you can get a couple of sticks and some flux. Pricey but it's the only one that I'm aware of that's made for this specifically.

Terry, I was in my local Ace Hardware the other day to get some welding supplys, I noticed they had another brand that was a lot cheaper. I have not tryed it but is suppose to be the same stuff. Your right about about the muggy it is great. I used it to patch an aluminum A/C condenser that sees pressures above 200psi sometimes.

[Mach1 Driver 612]

23 hours ago, det0326 said:

Terry, I was in my local Ace Hardware the other day to get some welding supplys, I noticed they had another brand that was a lot cheaper. I have not tryed it but is suppose to be the same stuff. Your right about about the muggy it is great. I used it to patch an aluminum A/C condenser that sees pressures above 200psi sometimes.

Hi Dave, I looked on their site and didn't see anything- any idea what the brand is? Ace has independent retailers, so they could have anything in their stores- mine sells locally collected honey.

[det0326 198]

4 hours ago, Mach1 Driver said:

Hi Dave, I looked on their site and didn't see anything- any idea what the brand is? Ace has independent retailers, so they could have anything in their stores- mine sells locally collected honey.

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/tools/welding-and-soldering-tools/welding-rods/24760?store=03344&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-O6zBhASEiwAOHeGxUexKmF-3t1g7CulS-QPVDZFFF3BNHpfxkTl-m1BFmorajklEJOSzhoCAC0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

After looking at this more closely I'm not sure it is the one I seen in there store. The one I saw said it could be used with mapp or propane gas on the package. This one seems to lean more toward an electrode for a welder so I don't know, have to take another look when I am back in there.

 

Well after more investigation  The Bernzomatic AL 3 is what I used. I was thinking it was the Muggy but I was wrong. So I can truefully say that it works great too. Although I don't think it is any cheaper now. I think the Muggy has come down some since I bought this about 5 or 6 years ago. Was going  to attach a picture but as some as said it is not working.

[Ridge Runner 1,202]

Someone just posted the chrome molding for a 69 side scoop on fomoco parts trader on face book for $50  new old stock in the box ,someone better jump on that !https://www.facebook.com/groups/119782062078232/permalink/1524417471614677/?sale_post_id=1524417471614677&mibextid=Nif5oz

[Ridge Runner 1,202]

Looks like the link didnt work but check it out if you need this trim