Rear hatch handle sheared, Is it weldable?

[Rustybones]

I just bought a 1969 fj40. See https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/282330-what-should-i-offer-1969-fj40-sale.html

The rear hatch handle sheared off. I removed it this afternoon. I was wondering if i could weld something like this? it is cast....
Or if someone has this piece available for sale, let me know.

 

[Mark W]

Cast is a method of construction, not a material.... and yes is it cast... and it is some low quality "Mystery Metal" as well. In short... it is not weldable.


Mark...

 

[kvanoort]

My cruiser had the same broken handle. I ended up purchasing a new aftermarket handle from Cool Cruisers for half the price of OEM. Quality appears to be very good and it's great to have the hatch working again.

 

[FF LC FREAK]

Coolerman has a write up on his website on how he fixed his - Hatch Handle Repair. Or you could just buy a new one from Toyota or a repro from CCOT - Hatch Lift Handle. I bought the reproduction one from CCOT and it has worked fine.

Good luck!