Brian Nystrom Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Yeah, you read that right and no, I haven't gone off the deep end. I'm working on a method for repairing VCP hatch covers and I need damaged examples for testing, but only have a couple of my own. Specifically, I'm looking for covers where the flat center section has cracked, split or completely punched out, but the vertical section that fits on the rim is still intact (this seems to be the most common failure mode). If you have any kicking around, I'll be happy to get them out of your "I know it's junk but I can't bear to throw it away" pile. If I come up with a viable repair method, I'll return them to you repaired so you can test them and provide feedback. Worst case, I'll have helped you do a bit of house cleaning. I currently have a method that looks promising, but I'm in the process of testing materials and adhesives. The ultimate goal is to be able to repair them for around half the cost of replacing them. Surely there must be some other "packrats" like me out there that keep this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Yes, despite the liberal and regular sprayings with 303, I <do> have a couple of hatch covers that are "frot": what do you want me to do with them, then, Nystrom-san? Have you any plans to come down this-a-ways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppy09 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I just replaced my covers and still have the old ones I'm in amesbury your welcome to have the old ones. 978-360-6565 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Thanks folks. I'm probably going to be in the Ipswich area over Labor Day weekend, so if you're going to be around, perhaps I can swing by and pick up your "discards"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkilroy Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I'm going to take the liberty of giving you one of Peter B's from his Nordkapp which presently resides in my shop. The day hatch cover pretty much disintegrated as you described. Send me a mailing address Brian and I'll get it to you. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 I'm going to take the liberty of giving you one of Peter B's from his Nordkapp which presently resides in my shop. The day hatch cover pretty much disintegrated as you described. Send me a mailing address Brian and I'll get it to you. Jon Thanks Jon. My address is: Brian Nystrom 337 Broad Street Nashua, NH 03063 If anyone else would like to send me a "gift", they will be gladly accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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