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| | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 38 | I have a problem with both of the running board splash aprons on my 1951 3600. The bracket at the rear of both has broken off. It is the bracket that was bonded to the apron on one end, and has a hole in the other end for bolting onto the truck. I have both of the brackets, but they look as though they were originally bonded to the apron with something. Does anyone know what that bonding method was or recommendations for bonding? Any advice on the exact location of these brackets when reattaching them? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | The little tab at the back of the apron attaches to the rear fender.
I think that the little tab was spot welded onto the apron. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | They were spot welded on.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Mike, I have a few examples at the shop. Feel free to stop by anytime. We can fix whatever is broke OR break it beyond repair. Whatever makes you happy!  | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 38 | Should have mentioned the aprons have already been painted so a spot weld is not an option. How good do y'all feel about JBWeld in this case? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | I would be more confident with panel adhesive for this application. There is a lot of flex going on in this area, which is why those spotwelds often fail. You have nothing to lose by trying the J-B weld, however.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Don't bother with the JB weld there. try this.
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,052 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,052 | Should have mentioned the aprons have already been painted so a spot weld is not an option. How good do y'all feel about JBWeld in this case? If I recall when I took my rear fenders off, the tab spot weld wouldn't have been visible, but I may be wrong. If it were me, I would fab up a longer tab and use the panel adhesive that Caso recommended and give it more to attach to.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 38 | Point well made, Kevin. That flange would not show. It might even work to rivet the pieces on. Thanks for the V8 slap on the forehead! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | That panel adhesive is very pricey, and you need an even more pricey applicator gun. You will have to buy a full tube and only use less than an ounce. You could probably buy 2 brand new splash panels and have them painted to match your truck for what you will spend on the panel adhesive kit.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Then maybe you use this size for smaller jobs.
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | Good find, Caso! Local paint stores around here don't offer that size.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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