Rear mounting bush and bracket
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Rear mounting bush and bracket
First, thanks to the members who helped with the wiring problems on my 1973 corvette, it is now sorted and the lights are UK legal now.
My next problem is the rear body mount and a badly warn trailing arm bush. The body mount bracket appears to riveted to the body, is this right and if so how do I replace it ? the bolt through the mounting bush is really tight, I`ve squirted WD 40 over it hoping to break it free.
Also it looks like the body it fastens too is crushed ! Anyone got any ideas . Many thanks . Mike
My next problem is the rear body mount and a badly warn trailing arm bush. The body mount bracket appears to riveted to the body, is this right and if so how do I replace it ? the bolt through the mounting bush is really tight, I`ve squirted WD 40 over it hoping to break it free.
Also it looks like the body it fastens too is crushed ! Anyone got any ideas . Many thanks . Mike
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#4 Body mount replacement is a fairly common thing. Here's a quick search result on the forum
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nt-1976-a.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...the-forum.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...mount-4-a.html
I guess it really depends if it's the metal bucket on the body or the bracket welded to the frame.. or both
HIH
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nt-1976-a.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...the-forum.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...mount-4-a.html
I guess it really depends if it's the metal bucket on the body or the bracket welded to the frame.. or both
HIH
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I had to replace one of mine a while back and trimmed the new bucket flange on the inside so I could slide it in without having to separate the body/frame.
Bits of the post are still left https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...oval-tool.html
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Bits of the post are still left https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...oval-tool.html
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rear body mounts
I had to replace one of mine a while back and trimmed the new bucket flange on the inside so I could slide it in without having to separate the body/frame.
Bits of the post are still left https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...oval-tool.html
M
Bits of the post are still left https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...oval-tool.html
M
Cheers. Mike
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Body mounts
Instead of WD 40, I would use a mix of acetone and ATF (automatic transmission fluid). Apply it liberally to the nut and bolt side of the mount for a few days. Good luck. Jerry
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Body mounts
Thanks Jerry, could I substitute the wifes nail polish remover for acetone. I am thinking it it the same stuff
