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Read articles →This episode of a multi-part rehab series focuses entirely on repairing a cracked fiberglass cab roof on an auction-bought John Deere 3520. It walks through crack diagnosis, notching and stress-relief drilling, roughing and layering fiberglass on both sides, and replacing a door seal, with paint prep deferred to a future episode. Best for owners facing similar fiberglass damage who want a real-time, learn-as-you-go walkthrough rather than a polished how-to.
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Notch out the crack to relieve pressure, drill a stress-relief hole at the end of the crack, rough up both sides, then layer fiberglass on front and back following the roof contour.
Drilling a stress relief hole, like on a windshield, contains the crack so it does not continue spreading in the future.
They ordered special order parts from greenpartstore.com, using parts.catalog.deere.com with the model or serial number to find the exact part.
The hinge has play in it, not because the hole is wallowed out, but because it needs a bigger bolt.
