Body Mount Bolt Help
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Woodland Hills CA
Body Mount Bolt Help
I have successfully removed all the body mount bolts (actually they came off fairly easily) except for the cargo driver side body mount. I got the bolt to loosen but I knew I was in trouble when the bolt kept turning but wasn't backing out. I am pretty sure the issue is that the holder housing over the square nut had come loose allowing the nut to spin.
I started taking off the deck lid hinge/spring mechanism so I could get to the top of the body mount but I am finding it impossible to get the top inner bolt. I have tried everything but I can't seem to get a socket/ratchet, etc. on it.
Any advice?
I started taking off the deck lid hinge/spring mechanism so I could get to the top of the body mount but I am finding it impossible to get the top inner bolt. I have tried everything but I can't seem to get a socket/ratchet, etc. on it.
Any advice?
Drifting
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From: california
I have successfully removed all the body mount bolts (actually they came off fairly easily) except for the cargo driver side body mount. I got the bolt to loosen but I knew I was in trouble when the bolt kept turning but wasn't backing out. I am pretty sure the issue is that the holder housing over the square nut had come loose allowing the nut to spin.
I started taking off the deck lid hinge/spring mechanism so I could get to the top of the body mount but I am finding it impossible to get the top inner bolt. I have tried everything but I can't seem to get a socket/ratchet, etc. on it. Any advice?
I started taking off the deck lid hinge/spring mechanism so I could get to the top of the body mount but I am finding it impossible to get the top inner bolt. I have tried everything but I can't seem to get a socket/ratchet, etc. on it.
Any advice?
get under the car at the rear of the wheelwell and use a cutoff wheel to slice off the bolt between the body mount from the frame mount.you also have to slice through the rubber bushings to get to that ody ba mount bolt. Have you ever lived trough a smokey burnourt
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Woodland Hills CA
I was hoping to avoid cutting my way out of this and I need to remove the decklid hinges. What about that bolt? I know I have fat fingers but the angle and location is ridiculous. I often wonder how did they put it in in the first place.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Blairsville GA
Body Mounts
Had to cut mine from under. Also removed hinge bracket/spring. Blasted hinges and replaced springs. Mine had some rust. Also bought tool for replacing springs and it was a big help. Will replace all spacers and bolts when I lift body off chassis.
Le Mans Master
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From: columbus oh
get out your 1/4" socket stuff and climb in the cargo area with a "headlight",,takes some cussing but you can do it, i firmly believe it was the one joke the factory did on purpose!.....what a bitch.....
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Racer
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From: Woodland Hills CA
yeah, that is what i believe he is saying, other posters are thinking it is the caged nut for the mount, no big deal
get out your 1/4" socket stuff and climb in the cargo area with a "headlight",,takes some cussing but you can do it, i firmly believe it was the one joke the factory did on purpose!.....what a bitch.....
get out your 1/4" socket stuff and climb in the cargo area with a "headlight",,takes some cussing but you can do it, i firmly believe it was the one joke the factory did on purpose!.....what a bitch.....
It is the upper bolts specifically the inner one. I already spent 1 hour cursing it. I guess this will continue until one of us quits
I am assuming that once I have the hinge assembly out I will be able to access the body mount cage.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Blairsville GA
Upper hinge bolts
Yes you will. I just removed the cages and probably not replace the cages when I remove body. Water seemed to collect there at one time rusting it up a great deal. The upper outer bolts are difficult to remove but can be done with the right combination of socket and extensions. You will have to go more by feel then sight. It's hard to get your body in the right position but take your time and you will get them out. Replace the springs if they look weak from rust and weld up any rusted areas on the hinge. Prime and paint.
Racer
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From: Bergen County, NJ
'64 Convertible. I had the same problem. I cut the rubber mount and removed it (pretty easy) and cut the bolt. I DO have this same issue with the bolt in the LH door sill, behind the rocker panel. It came part way loose then the bolt started turning due to a rust issue. I see no way to cut this one. It's the last bolt to remove. Anyone have any advise before I lose it and take a BFH 
to the side of the body?
Thanks.
to the side of the body? Thanks.
Drifting
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From: Ball Ground Georgia
I had the same problem and I decided to try this before going the cutting route. It worked and saved a ton of hassle.
Racer
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From: Bergen County, NJ
I tried that before I posted. I actually put 2 screwdrivers, one on either side and held them while someone turned the bolt. It just kept spinning. That plate / nut inside must be pretty rotted. I'm thinking I may have to cut out the box and re-weld it, but I don't weld so I'm looking for a better way. Thanks for the help.
Race Director
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From: Central Arkansas
I think I remember from years ago that someone took a dremel tool with the fiber cut off wheels attached. They reached into the pocket and basically made cuts across the top of the bolt head, turning it for each cut - until it was eventually reduced to a headless stud. Then they just lifted the body off over the stud.
Le Mans Master
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From: columbus oh
I think I remember from years ago that someone took a dremel tool with the fiber cut off wheels attached. They reached into the pocket and basically made cuts across the top of the bolt head, turning it for each cut - until it was eventually reduced to a headless stud. Then they just lifted the body off over the stud.
Safety Car
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From: Homewood Alabama
I tried that before I posted. I actually put 2 screwdrivers, one on either side and held them while someone turned the bolt. It just kept spinning. That plate / nut inside must be pretty rotted. I'm thinking I may have to cut out the box and re-weld it, but I don't weld so I'm looking for a better way. Thanks for the help.
I had to cut the head off the one in my 65 convertible with a grinder. Remove wheel and cut away. you can grind the rivets off for the cage with a small die grinder. I never reinstalled the cage, i simply put the bolt back in place and had someone hold a wrench on the nut while i tightened the bolt.
Racer
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From: Bergen County, NJ
I got it out. I was able to take a Dremel and cut the head off the bolt. Just enough room to get the cutting wheel in the hole of the sill and cut. I never saw the rivets because of dirt and grease. I'll pop it off later and replace the bolt, then rivet it back on. Thanks again for the help. 