Plastic repair kits

I have a 65 f100 Custom with door pockets. About 6" section of the trim/plastic retainer broke off. Checked salvage yards and catalog outlets and unable to locate replacement. If anyone has any suggestions or recommend any plastic repair kit, it would be helpful. Not sure type of plastic material retainer is made of. The only markings on underside is the part #, and the letter 'C' .There are also few stress cracks that will need attention. Not sure if any glue would work. Thought I would check with 'forum think tank' before tackling the project. As parts become unobtainable one proceeds with caution.

65 f100 stepside short bed. (near completion-self restoration added p/s and disc brakes).
65 f100 L/B custom.

thanx
dave

 

My 63 has the same pockets. I have been looking all over for that replacement plastic stuff as well. haven't had any luck. If i find something, i turn you onto it!

 

I had the trim reproduced in billet aluminmum for myself because I had the same problem. I do think MR G plastic repairs cracked ones but may not be able to help with a piece missing. I have not found these anywhere without cracks and have some aluminum ones leftover. Once they are gone all I will have is my pair and the cad program. So hard to get something like this done. Working on scuff plates for 61-64 at the moment. Program is drawn and material purchased. Waiting for my buddys other work to run out. Consider what it cost to buy a decent set of anything, repair, polish, shipping etc. it all adds up.

wk65

 

THey pop up on EBay now and then, but are pricey. There was a blue one w/ trim there 2-3 weeks ago.

Barry

 

Thanks everyone for the input.

I will continue to search for replacement. I would like to do what you have done wk 65 , but it sound extremely costly. I will post if I find anything reasonable.

I am new to this email protocol or I would use these message icon's, and smiley faces. I will keep it simple.

Thanx again
dave

 

I did interior for client & used oiled Cypress wood. Several of the pieces were of varying thickness for different applications. I also used 3 ply, Cypress faced, Plywood, Paneling, custom instrument panel face w/ full compliment of guages from a 65 E200 Van.

Wood, done nicely also looks great, altho' it's custom, not OEM. We did that because NOS & Quality re-pop is either non existent or priced out of reach. That particular "client" keeps looking for replacements, like map pocket plastic. He says it's either rotted, brittle, junk, or gone. . . . . FBp

 

Pete,
what is OEM? NOS?
I am assuming that is "Original something something"?
what is the value difference between the two? I mean, why wouldn't i choose custom over OEM?

 

Sure, be glad to. . . . . .

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer ( came from factory with) In "Henry"s' case it's either "FoMoCo" built or contractor/ supplier built.

FoMoCo manufactures 9" rear axle assy's , but contract-purchase Danas from Dana Spicer. Both axle assy's are considered OEM because FoMoCo manufactured trucks they come in.


NOS = New Old Stock,

IOW (in other words) Stock/Parts Used to build trucks, once were available at Ford dealers Parts Departments, but became unavailable due to Fords' 200/units per Annum rule.

Bean counters determined if sales of a specific part drops below 200 units per year, it's not worth carrying or stocking any more. Such parts get ODS [Obsolete/Discontinued Status] at that point, FoMoCo warehouses/ dist ctrs & dealerships dump / sell off, what they have left in stock, of that part# to highest bidder.

As result new parts, "old stock" by ODS standards, get bought & made available in "niche" markets, vehicle/year/ make specific dealer & specialty house. Carolina Classics is an example, as are Obsolete Ford Parts, Auto Body Spclties, or Mustangs Unlimited, etc. etc. etc.

NOS parts, w/ possible exception of sheet metal/ body parts or major components like Crate Engines, complete assemblies, rear axles, etc. should be in original box/ packaging, enevlopes etc. If not there is little reason to believe they're NOS. Big Items req' a better knowledge to discover bootlegs & "re-pops". Some are pretty good but no reproduction = NOS in quality, originality or $$.

Some companies reproduce parts by replicating originals under authority of license by FoMoCo, Dennis Carpenter Reproductions is a great example of legitimate replications, there are others too.
licensed replication/ reproduction must comply w/ FoMoCo spec's & standards of original part they replace.

Some companies plageurize FoMoCo, copy old parts worth "big $$" and charge what licensed replicators charge, or more. As a rule, "bootleggers" don't make very good reproductions, but they charge good money for them. Some even copy packaging, depending on what part it is. This hurts legit replicators & buying public too. . . .a Rip Off is a Rip Off is a Rip Off

Some firms make "Custom Parts" to replace & look different than original, [Rod Doors is one] but fit, work & look better than OEM.

We can select replacement parts from 5 categories, they are: NOS, OEM[used] Aftermarket reproduction/ replacement or our own custom fabrication.

I guess it's really 6 categories, I forgot Rip Offs!

FBp

 

I saw some new ones machined from alum a while back but I don't remember who was making them. Seems they were like $90 apiece or so.

 

I had mine replated by a specialist. He repaired all the cracks and scratches and vacuum plated them. They look great and are stronger than they were originally.
Eric

 

Eric,

Who repaired yours and what was the cost if you don't mind me asking. ? I have some old ones laying around that might as well be fixed.

wk65

 

wk - Chuck Vanderbyl at cvvacuumplaters.com in Mission B.C. He regularly ships to many U.S. customers and can give them a great price because of the weak C$.
He went the extra mile to make me happy, and I'm sure he will for you.
Eric

 

Hey everyone, I appreciate the input;

Thanx Eric for the referral. I-emailed CV Platers this a.m. Waiting for their reply. Adds to my list of options.

be kind to your neighbors, they know where you live

dave