luckily, no the pins dont go all the way through, but great we lost one through the porch
i found a nail and ground off a piece that fits with my dremel (handy tool!)
he is scared to drive it until i get the parts for my ofna buggy and a new engine i should get by wednesday so we can bash together

and yea the epoxy is jb weld i hope it holds up and if it does then hes in luck
thanks for the advice!