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Can I repair that roof/handle ?

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boutch55555	Jan 6 2024, 05:50 PM Post #1
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 20-December 23 From: Quebec Member No.: 27,803 Region Association: Canada	So, I just got myself a nice ~~money pit~~ 1970 914. One of the issues is that the front right handle for the roof has been ripped off, along with the anchor. Can I safely "glue" it back ? If so, with what and how ? Oh, and hello everyone, been reading very nice threads here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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boutch55555 Can I repair that roof/handle ? Jan 6 2024, 05:50 PM

URY914 Try JB Weld. Jan 6 2024, 06:11 PM

worn Try JB Weld. It is fiberglass from the era. Sh... Jan 8 2024, 03:49 PM

930cabman :wttc: I might try a two part epoxy glue, someth... Jan 6 2024, 06:21 PM

Ishley Yes you could fix it with epoxy (west system or sy... Jan 6 2024, 07:34 PM

emerygt350 Glue will never hold it 'really'. You wou... Jan 6 2024, 08:16 PM

boutch55555 Glue will never hold it 'really'. You wo... Jan 7 2024, 06:16 AM

bkrantz The roof is fiberglass, so you might try a polyest... Jan 6 2024, 09:01 PM

emerygt350 And immediately start looking for a replacement...... Jan 7 2024, 07:53 AM

mepstein Yea, next time you meet up with some 914 guys, ask... Jan 7 2024, 08:22 AM

boutch55555 Yeah, already looking, but 914s are not exactly co... Jan 7 2024, 09:07 AM

gereed75 Instead of a bolt, maybe you could fix the plate w... Jan 7 2024, 09:47 AM

76-914 That fiberglass repair should be scarfed. Any boat... Jan 7 2024, 10:25 AM

technicalninja https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Might-Repair-...PD_B... Jan 7 2024, 11:23 AM

bkrantz https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Might-Repair-...PD_... Jan 7 2024, 09:28 PM

willieg Adding to @gereed75 comments about countersunk f... Jan 8 2024, 10:42 AM

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