Fixing Body Parts?

[Randyjaco]

I am sure that this is a common problem: Broken plastic screw tabs for all those flimsy plastic panels. Has anyone come up with a suitable method to repair them?

Randy

[cheapeto]

I had some of these in my tool box from my service days.
http://www.boltproducts.com/tinnerman/retaining-u-type.html
Very useful, will not help every break, so you may want to check out this page to.
https://www.google.com/search?q=sheet+metal+threaded+fastener&sa=X&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS617US617&biw=1251&bih=871&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ved=0ahUKEwj7xISez-HOAhVK1CYKHWpWB8sQsAQIWw#imgrc=_

[Randyjaco]

Thanks Cheapeto, the u-clips are easy enough to find. What I need is a way to weld/fasten/bond /splice the plastic strips back together so I can attach a u-clip to it. I doubt 10 year old farings for a Verucci 150 are going to be easy to find, let alone be cheap.

Randy

[Irish]

I don't have any broken tabs but both of those sites have hardware that would be very useful for other projects!:thanks: Irish:scoot::nuts:

[blueboy5000]

I gave up on those screws and tabs years ago. Drill holes, use zip-ties.

[stitch_man87]

my tao tao body is held together by 48 zip ties, its very effective and cheap. That's also how i eliminated rattling

[Randyjaco]

I guess that is the way I'll have to go. Best suggestion yet.
Thanks
Randy