Lionel Die-Cast repair

Dave GarmanOGR Forum Member MEMORIAL SUPPORTER

Good morning to all...

I have a new skeleton log car that is broken and I'd like to know how people are repairing die-cast cars. This is a 6-19497 Westside Lumber skeleton lumber car and one of the 4 cross-bar members broke off where it meets the main I-bar car body. This cross-bar is the attachment point for the hold-down chain that holds the log on so the repair must be stout in nature AND very permanent! My thoughts go to JB-weld, Gorilla Glue, Tech-Bond (replacement for the old 'Cool-Chem' found at www.Tech-Bond.net) and then perhaps drill-tap and screw once the glue had set for 24 hours.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!

Best,

Dave

3/20/128:52 AM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I use JB-Weld with a reinforcing rod for repairs like this. I take a wire coat hanger and rough up the surface of the wire and use it as a reinforcing rod inside the repair. Makes a bond that appears as strong as the original at least. JB-Weld also paints very well.

3/20/128:57 AM

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