Antenna hold down repairs for all to see!

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baddboybill

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So lets say you have a unit but the hold downs are broken. Well I have a nice sturdy repair and it looks good too :-)

First you need a tiny bit about the size of a large paper clip thickness. Depending on width of lockdown drill 1-2 small holes. I was able to drill about 1/4" deep. The deeper the better ;-). Next trim paper clip (as shown in pic). Cutting a bit longer so you can line up with antenna down for locking position. Next trim to desired height and place in holes as shown. Next mix up some JB weld. I always add a tiny more hardener. Let sit a couple minutes then put over paper clip keeping it from running down. Once weld is thickened but not hard use fingers to mold and shape. I shaped with small lip to go over antenna a bit. Let dry and paint to try and match. That's it and hope this helps with many lock downs :thumbsup: I had to do both sides :-)

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BoomboxLover48

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Good Job Bill!

Good Method! With a little more time one can shape it really good with more JB weld, sanding and finishing with paint to make it look even better.
 

baddboybill

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Thanks Royce...Yeah I wasn't to worried how pretty it looked since its in back of unit and its not in greatest of shape. Now a minty unit I would have taken more time to shape and paint properly :yes:


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floyd

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im_alan_partridge said:
Tidy stuff Bill.

What is that box, its got a chunky handle like the GF777 series but its not that. What is it?
i know that box anywhere . the sanyo mx 920. great job man , i love jb weld !.
 

baddboybill

Boomus Fidelis
Looks good Bill........
Say Hi to Jeannie for me.......
I see her in one of the pics,LOL!


Will do Scott :thumbsup:


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baddboybill

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i know that box anywhere . the sanyo mx 920. great job man , i love jb weld !.


Thanks guys and yes Floyd is correct on model :-D


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Northerner

Boomus Fidelis
Clever stuff...some of these clips have to be pretty strong so its a neat way of strengthening them...I'll remember this fix :)
 

kraftmatic

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Very clever. I had considered using JB Weld for this kind of repair but wasn't sure how to form it so it would hold. Using the clip as a frame is a great idea.
 

Ken

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JVC Floyd said:
i know that box anywhere . the sanyo mx 920. great job man , i love jb weld !.
F'n Floyd :lol: .

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Again. ;-) :-D

Very nice, Bill. Can't wait to try this out. :thumbsup:
 

trippy1313

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Hey Bill... is it just me, or are her eyes red in the back??? :devil: :-D :lol:


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