How to fix roof rib? - Defender

And PT boats in the good old days, Mosquito A/C all LR vintage :)

Sikaflex 227 i would be thinking

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Originally Posted by Ranga

I think what Vlad might have been getting at, is should this not be more seriously attached? If it's just stuck with glue, what's the point of the rib? :confused:

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A supporting rib over a long span adds more strength than nothing, but less than being riveted along its length.
Granted it could be fastened better, but then again, its not designed to walk on, just take the load of a wayward magpie or the occasional heavy splash of rain :p

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Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

A supporting rib over a long span adds more strength than nothing, but less than being riveted along its length.
Granted it could be fastened better, but then again, its not designed to walk on, just take the load of a wayward magpie or the occasional heavy splash of rain :p

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probably more likely there for wind pressure at why speeds.