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Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita KS
Melting Slicks
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Make sure the first drill is small and a centered pilot hole. Then redrill it a little larger but smaller than original thread size so you have enough metal to retap the hole which is a fine thread.
Hope this helps.
Grant
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From: Crossville TN
Many of those screw holes are actually T-nuts that are spot welded to the backside of the rocker panel. You can drill them out or just drive them out; then epoxy another 10-24 T-nut in place and put the screws (stainless, this time) back in place. The end screws use sheet metal 'nuts' anyway.
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I had sAme problem on my 71. The stock screws protrude out the other side of the nut. I was able grab the screw with vice grips and screw them out the back side. I had one that did require drilling and tapping.
Jack the car up so you can get eye level and drill in the center of the screw.
Good luck
Roger
Jack the car up so you can get eye level and drill in the center of the screw.
Good luck
Roger
