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vigilguy 
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Posted on: Nov. 08 2012, 9:27 pm |
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I stumbled on a Dana Design ArcFlex Terraplane for a really good price (<100.00) for my son. Upon receipt, I noticed that the frame sheet is cracked and needs replacing.
Any thoughts? I will contact Marmot in order to see if they still have any replacement parts for this model, I will also contact Rainy Pass Repair. I have chatted with Dana Gleason at OR Shows, and will also contact him for ideas.
I am hoping that perhaps someone might want to "part-out" their old DD Terraplane too.
Any other helpful ideas any of you might have?
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BradMT
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Posted on: Nov. 08 2012, 11:12 pm |
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Vigil, I think you've got it all covered... me, I'd be int he hunt for a "parts" pack.
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Posted on: Nov. 09 2012, 12:27 am |
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Wow, I just found one with a damaged pack and was looking for someone with a wrecked frame that would "part out" their Terraplane...
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Posted on: Nov. 09 2012, 6:26 am |
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I use an epoxy for repairs like that. Can't remember the brand name right now but this stuff holds machinery together. Go to Ace hardware and look in their glues for an epoxy that has 2600 psi strength. This stuff really works.
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Posted on: Nov. 09 2012, 7:51 am |
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You could simply purchase a sheet of HDPE of the same thickness and use the old sheet as a pattern. Then transfer the attachment hardware using 3/16 stainless rivets. That's assuming the framesheet is made of HDPE . . . I think most of them are . . . ?
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Posted on: Nov. 09 2012, 10:39 am |
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You might contact Mystery Ranch in Bozeman. That's basically the old Dana company. I bet they'd be able to help you out. BTW, that's really a great pack.
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Posted on: Nov. 09 2012, 2:52 pm |
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Mystery Ranch will (likely) help, but they don't do anything for Dana packs under warranty any more.
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vigilguy
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Posted on: Nov. 09 2012, 3:07 pm |
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Thanks for the many suggestions.
I have contacted Marmot and they will check and see if they have any frame sheets left in stock, and let me know on Monday.
I also called Mystery Ranch and they may be able to cut out a new frame sheet for me. I'd prefer new material as opposed to repairing the original.
So we shall see.
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Posted on: Nov. 11 2012, 1:20 pm |
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VigilGuy....just give the boy one of your Mchales....
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TDale
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No. That stuff reeks. This is something like "plastic steel epoxy" with a 2600 psi strength. Amazing stuff. I think Devon makes it.
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TDale
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Posted on: Nov. 19 2012, 2:39 am |
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(vigilguy @ Nov. 18 2012, 9:28 pm)
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(TDale @ Nov. 09 2012, 6:26 am)
QUOTE I use an epoxy for repairs like that. Can't remember the brand name right now but this stuff holds machinery together. Go to Ace hardware and look in their glues for an epoxy that has 2600 psi strength. This stuff really works. Many thanks for the tip. You're not kidding, that epoxy really does work! I used it on this frame sheet and I think it is going to fix it. Bonds well, and dries hard. Devcon is what I purchased.
Serious, ain't it?
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