Why pay for a part when you can use your brain

"EL_ULY" (uly)
06/27/2016 at 16:22 • Filed to: I've mended somethinglopnik

Arm rest/console lid broke at the hinge. At over $100 my price, I said F all that noise, time to Mexcifix it!

Ta daaa! This thing could survive a hurricane made of fire and earthquakes!

DISCUSSION (21)

Takuro Spirit > EL_ULY
06/27/2016 at 16:36

Until your elbow slides back too far and you gouge off a bolt-head-width of skin.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Takuro Spirit
06/27/2016 at 16:39

I was thinking the same thing. Some I think they call it “cheese hex head” bolts might be a better idea.

Kinja'd!!!

EL_ULY > Takuro Spirit
06/27/2016 at 16:41

it’s pretty far back. Plus, they aren’t that big. Not worried :]

JRapp: now as good as new again > EL_ULY
06/27/2016 at 16:43

Looks a bit tacky. I’d use a darker colored carriage bolt without a washer.

EL_ULY > JRapp: now as good as new again
06/27/2016 at 16:45

semi temp solution, just glad it’s fixed more than anything

Though.... I love all things tacky :]

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > EL_ULY
06/27/2016 at 16:46

I mean.... it works. Just paint the bolts black and few would notice.

JRapp: now as good as new again > EL_ULY
06/27/2016 at 16:50

Got it. I definitely know hot that goes - you work with what you have at hand in the nut and bolt bucket.

But yea for a permanent solution, look into a carriage bolt, maybe with a thin torque washer if needed. Would also save your elbow from hitting sharp edges.

EL_ULY > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
06/27/2016 at 16:51

lol, I kind of want then to notice those ugly gold bolts and be like, “wtf m8?” Lol it would funny :]

EL_ULY > JRapp: now as good as new again
06/27/2016 at 16:52

We have plenty here, i’ll dig through some other day. They are pretty far back from any elbows and and not sharp or tall at all.

Dave the car guy , still here > JRapp: now as good as new again
06/27/2016 at 16:58

AND plastic dip spray the carriage bolt to give it a more pleasing finish.

DarrenMR > EL_ULY
06/27/2016 at 19:29

Id like to throw in the suggestion of chicago screws.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > EL_ULY
06/27/2016 at 20:19

I would have just gotten some epoxy called it a day.

EL_ULY > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
06/27/2016 at 21:37

Normally yes lol. But this thing opens 180° into a mini table.

EL_ULY > DarrenMR
06/27/2016 at 21:38

In due time. Tacky lyfe first :]

shop-teacher > EL_ULY
06/27/2016 at 22:50

That’ll do!

duurtlang > EL_ULY
06/28/2016 at 10:16

Uly,

I’m flying from the Netherlands (Germany, technically) to the US two weeks from now. To Boston, and I’ll be driving across New England for a week or two. Theoretically I could take the Torchbug with me. Do you know of anyone in that region (preferably Boston) who’d be willing to take the bug?

EL_ULY > duurtlang
06/28/2016 at 10:21

I can definitely find someone in the area :] I’ll report to you here in the Kinjaverse with an update soon buddy.

duurtlang > EL_ULY
06/28/2016 at 10:22

I might’ve found someone already; or rather, he’s found me.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/jobjoris-said-…

EL_ULY > duurtlang
06/28/2016 at 10:26

EssExTee is rad peeps that is indeed in the area. Not really a user on LaLD statistically but a rad OPPOnaut indeed. I’ll double check if he has LaLD authorship for when he is ready to make yet another legendary TTB post per the rules. I’m sure it will be epic and can’t wait for yours and his :]

duurtlang > EL_ULY
06/28/2016 at 10:30

You could add me to the list of authors as well then, as I’m not a LaLD author at the moment.

Looking at EssExTe’s location I doubt I’ll be able to drop it off at his place, but we’ll see. Mail is an option as well.

EL_ULY > duurtlang
06/28/2016 at 10:33

really? I thought you were. I’ll add you both in a sec :]