I went down to the garage yesterday and pulled the cab outside so I could inspect it in the sun to get a better feel for any left over damage. It turns out that the other side (right) had fractured nearly front to back along the top just like the left side. I had not seen this as it was somewhat dark in the garage, and it had not totally split so it was just a hairline fracture. I decided that this was very much structural, so I got my rubber mallet and lightly started hitting inside my cab towards the right. After about 6 hits (not hard, just direct to the area) I started hearing light cracks. I kept going and then heard ‘pop’. I looked at the fault line and it was a near perfect break. I then glued the snot out of it like I did on the other side and again clamped en mass. I checked it this morning. This side appears to be solid again.
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I found another long crack was along the right side at the coin door board (kick plate). This was harder to work on as it was still connected to the bottom as well as to the clamped top. I got a screwdriver (flathead) and pushed it into the crack. I then started pouring glue in and forcing it into the crack with my finger. This is starting to sound dirty. After I had done this for a while I clamped the sides near the top of the coin door board. I have no idea how deep the glue got, but there is a lot in there.
I also split and glued the CP area fractures near the t-molding slot mentioned earlier.
I am really concerned how much damage is still lurking in places that I can not see. This morning it is feeling solid, but with heat or humidity something may show up later (after it is painted).
Perhaps I should strike the BLACKOUT idea and go with GLUECADE.
