Ric 4001 checkered binding - repair advice?

[henry5]

Hi

I recently bought a '72 Azure which is currently on its way to me; see link (and no I didn't pay that much!).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... _999wt_810

As you can see a piece of the outer binding is missing on the top bout, although the checkerboard remains intact. Although this may seem odd to many, rather than replacing the whole outer layer of binding (unless absolutely necessary, which I hope it isn't!) I'd just like to replace the missing piece, preferably with another old piece of binding. You could say I'd like it to retain some of its scars/character, if that makes sense.

Firstly, does anyone have any binding of the approximate size needed (old or new, although old may match better) that may fit? (Paul? Any cast offs from old repairs?) Bear in mind I'm in the UK and I seem to remember there may be regulations about sending this stuff. Secondly, what's the best glue to use? In addition any tips on doing this and getting it as flush as possible would be appreciated. If I think it's going to be troublesome I can take it to my tech but I wouldn't mind a bash myself. Of course if it needs spraying over then I definitely will have to take it to my tech....


Thanks in advance.

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

i have a '75 4001 that i could attempt to remove the area you need which is pre curved to that area. there is another forum member that might need the area near to the center board on that piece to repair his 360. pm me if interested.