Unbroken Tab
Plastic tab as before damage
Last modified: Jan 25, 2012 |
Repaired Tab
Looks about same as the unbroken one - angle is a little off, but it will lock. Note the reinforcing metal plate at lower part of picture.
Last modified: Jan 25, 2012 |
Repaired tab.
End view showing the metal reinforcement cut from a can top and glued in place with Epoxy (20 minute setting).
Last modified: Jan 25, 2012 |
Unbroken tab
From the other side. Note angle.
Last modified: Jan 26, 2012 |
Tab from different angle
Note the strip bent over plastic frame. Holds it better for gluing.
Last modified: Jan 26, 2012 |
Plastic retainer
This is one of two such retainers that fit into the frame of the car to support the light bar. Sometimes has to be carefully pried out or use small screwdriver to help disengage its tabs.
Last modified: Jan 27, 2012 |
Repaired Tab
Reinforcing metal strip bent around bottom of plastic frame.
Last modified: Jan 26, 2012 |
The rear stop light bar out of the car and upside down.
The broken tab is the left side tab.
Last modified: Jan 27, 2012 |
