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Title: Broken side radiator bay door latch
Post by: coloradomtn on October 24, 2019, 06:09:22 pm
Hi, the latch has broken off on our side radiator bay door.  It looks like the latch may have been riveted on.  Should I epoxy the latch back on or is there a better way to repair it?  Thanks for the help!
Title: Re: Broken side radiator bay door latch
Post by: DavidS on October 24, 2019, 10:29:24 pm
Hi, the latch has broken off on our side radiator bay door.  It looks like the latch may have been riveted on.  Should I epoxy the latch back on or is there a better way to repair it?  Thanks for the help!
Drill it and re rivet it
Title: Re: Broken side radiator bay door latch
Post by: TulsaTrent on October 25, 2019, 02:31:24 pm
This was one of the first problems I faced with my Foretravel five years ago. My message thread is located here (the pictures are in reply #9):

Door Latch on the Front Driver-side Door (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=22160.0)

My JB Weld repair is still working after five years.

Hope this helps,
 
Trent
Title: Re: Broken side radiator bay door latch
Post by: coloradomtn on November 03, 2019, 06:02:36 pm
I just realized we had not replied to this thread to say thanks for the replies.  We've decided to go the drill and re rivet option so will call Foretravel on Monday for the rivets.  ^.^d
Title: Re: Broken side radiator bay door latch
Post by: Pamela & Mike on November 03, 2019, 06:31:22 pm
You won't find them in the home improvement store but any quality fastener store should have them in stock.  Think someone like Fastenal – Industrial Supplies, OEM Fasteners, Safety Products & More (https://www.fastenal.com/)

Mike
Title: Re: Broken side radiator bay door latch
Post by: coloradomtn on November 04, 2019, 02:18:13 pm
You won't find them in the home improvement store but any quality fastener store should have them in stock.  Think someone like Fastenal – Industrial Supplies, OEM Fasteners, Safety Products & More (https://www.fastenal.com/)

Mike

Awesome, thanks!