Body mount issue
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Body mount issue
I'm almost ready to remove the body off the frame on my '71, however my # 3 body mount bolts have stripped, I was able to get the passenger side removed quite a bit before it gave up, but the driver side gave up sooner. I torched off both heads of the # 4 bolts, but these # 3 are kinda tricky being in that pocket. Anybody else been through this? What did you do? Is there a drimmel that can get in there? Also I have fire retardant cloth I could stuff in there has anybody done that before and it worked? Thanks
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On my #2 body mount bolts, I used a cutoff wheel to cut a slot into the bolt. I then used a drag link socket and a ratchet to get the bolt out.
Also be aware that once you've removed he head of e bolt, you should be able to lift he body off even without removing the bolts.
Also be aware that once you've removed he head of e bolt, you should be able to lift he body off even without removing the bolts.
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#3 mount
Dremel has an attachment its like a slinky hose where I attached the cut off wheel to it. I could barely fit it into the cubby. Slit the bolt from the top and any angle you can get. Went through allot of wheels be for I went to Lowes and got a cold chisel and whacked the head of the bolt off. I t takes awhile. good luck.
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Took the head of the bolt off in small chunks with a dremel. Takes a bit of time. Dremel wheel is at right angles to the bolt shaft. I used a 1 inch fiberglass cut off wheel.
Make sure you are wearing glasses or safety glasses. These wheels will sometimes break apart with no warning and the pieces go flying fast.
steve L
73 coupe since new
Make sure you are wearing glasses or safety glasses. These wheels will sometimes break apart with no warning and the pieces go flying fast.
steve L
73 coupe since new
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On my #2 body mount bolts, I used a cutoff wheel to cut a slot into the bolt. I then used a drag link socket and a ratchet to get the bolt out.
Also be aware that once you've removed he head of e bolt, you should be able to lift he body off even without removing the bolts.
Also be aware that once you've removed he head of e bolt, you should be able to lift he body off even without removing the bolts.
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Dremel has an attachment its like a slinky hose where I attached the cut off wheel to it. I could barely fit it into the cubby. Slit the bolt from the top and any angle you can get. Went through allot of wheels be for I went to Lowes and got a cold chisel and whacked the head of the bolt off. I t takes awhile. good luck.
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Took the head of the bolt off in small chunks with a dremel. Takes a bit of time. Dremel wheel is at right angles to the bolt shaft. I used a 1 inch fiberglass cut off wheel.
Make sure you are wearing glasses or safety glasses. These wheels will sometimes break apart with no warning and the pieces go flying fast.
steve L
73 coupe since new
Make sure you are wearing glasses or safety glasses. These wheels will sometimes break apart with no warning and the pieces go flying fast.
steve L
73 coupe since new
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