Repairing Tail Light Extension Studs?

[superbird77]

Does anyone know if its possible to repair some broken mounting studs on my 69 Roadrunner tail light extensions? I have two that were broken off and wondered if anyone successfully repaired theirs? I don't have the broken pieces FYI. Thanks!

 

[SureGrip]

Those are pot metal, aren't they?

Not sure if/how those can be done....maybe something like JB Weld?

 

[Pistol Pete]

You can grind the broken end flush and drill down where the stud was (being careful not to exit to the outside) and glue a piece of 1/4-20 all thread in the hole.

 

[Photon440]

You can grind the broken end flush and drill down where the stud was (being careful not to exit to the outside) and glue a piece of 1/4-20 all thread in the hole.

That's what I was thinking, but was going to suggest drilling and tapping for 3/16" threaded rod.

 

[Pistol Pete]

That's what I was thinking, but was going to suggest drilling and tapping for 3/16" threaded rod.

True, 1/4" may be overkill, but I didn't think there would be much meat to tap into as the hole won't be very deep. Even a bottoming tap is only going to net you a few threads usable threads at best.

"69 B body tail light extensions grow on trees anyway, so it's not like it's made of unobtanium should the procedure go horribly awry.