My solution was to cut an aluminum carpet/tile edge protector into 1/2In

strips, drill a hole in it in the appropriate spot & screw it over what was left of

the broken tab,,, This, of course, only works if there is sufficient tab remaining ~

        Photo here > This is test without "link"

                                                        ORR~DeanB

> On 4 Mar , 2023, at 4:29 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM <mailto:jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
> 
> I found a very nice piece of brass that was once a front door kick plate. I
> have a metal blade on my bandsaw that should do the job. Hopefully after
> all these years of all those vanagons, this will be the last time I have to
> repair that thing. But I"ve still got to chase down that wiring problem...
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 5:13 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net <mailto:rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>>
> wrote:
> 
>> Still...you can do some kind of hybrid repair.  Sure, use some metal of
>> some kind as re-enforcement.  The stout JB Weld epoxy will pull it all
>> together.  Yes, we all totally understand about nickel-size corner broken
>> off.  So, you need to somehow glean into solid structure.  And then
>> re-build after that.  Take your time...think it through...don't rush.  You
>> will have marvelous success!
>> 
>> Nah...trying to glue Part A onto Part B....no good.  You need heavy duty
>> arrangement and approach.  Substantial substructure...that's the key.
>> 
>> On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 02:57:33 PM PST, Jim Felder <
>> jim.felder@gmail.com <mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> A corner is broken off, roughly the size of a nickel. I had it but lost it.
>> I have pulled a lot of electrical stuff our chasing down another (fog light
>> relay) problem, which was my main issue before I got sidetracked on this.
>> So much is missing that I don't think it would be possible to repair
>> without some sort of reinforcement. I am thinking of cutting out two steel
>> rectangles the size of the strip of plastic on each side that originally
>> had the corners, s about an inch wide and five inches long. Eac strip will
>> have the two holes for it's side of the housing, and there will be a lot of
>> surface area to glue the metal to. I always scuff it up and clean it. I
>> doubt I'll ever have to deal with it again after I do this.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 4:51 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com <mailto:dn92610@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Yes... like Richard I use 2 parts JB weld (Regular or Quick) if I still
>>> have the broken part. If not then I use the JB PlasticWeld then finish it
>>> off with sandpaper on a Dremel and then drill the hole. If the case is
>>> broken, it's another story.
>>> 
>>> On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 2:29 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net <mailto:rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Ya know Jim, I have excellent success doing the JB Weld 2 part epoxy
>>>> junk.  I mean, you slice off a piece.  You knead it.  You form it.  You
>>>> apply it.  Heck, you can practically make anything you desire, for
>> cheap!
>>>> And that stuff is incredibly strong.  Has served me well all around
>>>> Vanagon, at at home too.  I think it would do a great job on cluster
>>> tabs.
>>>> 
>>>>   On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 02:21:19 PM PST, Jim Felder <
>>>> jim.felder@gmail.com <mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone know where to get an instrument cluster tab repair kit that
>> does
>>>> NOT
>>>> come from GoWesty? I have just spent a miserable half hour trying to
>>>> "Restore" my account. I'd rather not spend my money to reward them for
>>>> something everyone else seems to be able to do.
>>>> 
>>>> If they're the only game in town, let me know and I will order by
>> phone.
>>>> 
>>>> Jim
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>>