Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Finally got around to repairing my 4003s5 with the bent rods. Some of you may remember the Before pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/shakey_slim/trussrods1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/shakey_slim/trussrods.jpg

Here are some After pics. The first link shows how much the metal plate was bent.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/shakey_slim/ric_truss.jpg

And this pic shows the new plate and how much work I'm in for.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/shakey_slim/ric_truss1.jpg

Should be fun!

Looks like a job, Dan. Keep us posted as to how it's going.

Truss rods are installed! Instead of building up the damaged area with wood and glue, I decided it would be stronger if I just cleaned out the damaged wood, straightened the old truss rod block, and use it as a spacer. I think it works pretty well.

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/shakey_slim/DSCN1541.jpg[/img]

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/shakey_slim/DSCN1542.jpg[/img]

The gaps that show up between the new block and the old block are because I haven't tightened the nuts down yet. I went through great pains to make sure that everything was flush and tight before I got to this point!

Excellent job on this Dan..

Looks good Dan, you saved a nice Rick!

Well done!

"... Instead of building up the damaged area with wood and glue, I decided it would be stronger if I just cleaned out the damaged wood, straightened the old truss rod block, and use it as a spacer"

Brilliant. I learn so much here!