Sandune24 Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 Hi everyone, I hope that you are staying safe and well. I am still working in the over-cab and trying to get the joint to reattach. I applied new butyl tape between joint and over cab, bought new stainless steel screws. It been impossible to join . Can someone tell me how they did this please ! Thank you Quote
hunkaman Posted April 16, 2020 Posted April 16, 2020 maybe some photos of your problem would help in offering suggestions. joe from dover Quote
Sandune24 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Posted April 16, 2020 This is the section from front of cab. I removed this piece and bought new Stainless steel screws. Also I replaced butyl tape too. Then the issue is, that it won’t join ? The 3rd photo is from inside, showing the gap. When the screws go in all they are catching is the floor of the cab over. I don’t think that’s how it goes. Should I place wood on the inside along that seam? Thanks Quote
Derek up North Posted April 16, 2020 Posted April 16, 2020 The screws have got to have something to screw in to. Quote
Odyssey 4x4 Posted April 16, 2020 Posted April 16, 2020 The wood that those screws would go into is probably rotted out? Quote
Sandune24 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) When I cleaned up the cab over there was layers of 1/8 wood over the insulation . That must have been where the screws were grabbing. I have wood that fits under the aluminum frame , should I add that or just replace the insulation and 3/4 marine plywood and see if the screws will catch that wood? open to suggestions/experience and thank you 🙏 Hunkaman, Derek, and Odessey Edited April 16, 2020 by Sandune24 Left out thanks Quote
linda s Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Cut a piece of wood to go along that seam on the inside. Construction glue it into place . Should hold those screws nicely and once they are in it will clamp everything together tightly. Linda S Quote
Derek up North Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Don't forget to seal up the seam and screw holes or any new wood will start to rot again. Quote
Sandune24 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Posted April 19, 2020 Thank you Linda I needed confirmation. Derek butyl tape and Dicor on screws. Quote
Sandune24 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 Inside photos, I glued a piece of wood across where the screws from outside wasn’t grabbing. I need to get a nut set for my drill so, I can attach and close the over cab once and for all ! Inside I can visibly see rot on the aluminum floor of over cab. Photo 2 what should I fill them with before I lay the insulation? Quote
ports Posted May 8, 2020 Posted May 8, 2020 Sandune 24! I have a similar problem but not in the front but along the bottom side of the over cab( not good with how to take pics and post) where it has pulled away in a section.I'm thinking I have an area where screws will not hold as well but trying to figure out how to access that area from inside to see what I need. I'd like to see if I can fix it myself without taking to someone who charges 90 dollars/hr labor. Sure could use some help. Stay safe all. Quote
Sandune24 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 Ports I am still looking at this eyesore from inside my cab!! I decided to go with stainless steel deck screws. I let you know how that works out. Quote
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