Wiper Cover Broken Bolt Fix?
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Instructor
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Wiper Cover Broken Bolt Fix?
Although I tried to be careful and gentle, three of the four Wiper Cover bolts broke off and remain in the threaded potion of the wiper Cover. ('71)
Anyone have a "best practices" fix?
I'm looking at drilling out and tapping, but is there a better way?
Thanks
Anyone have a "best practices" fix?
I'm looking at drilling out and tapping, but is there a better way?
Thanks
Drifting
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From: Persona Non Grata
2022 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
You need a very, very good machinist. Mine were done, by eye, with a hand held drill by a very skilled machinist/model maker for one of the preeminent Boston area companies.
Neither are with us any longer. 😞
Neither are with us any longer. 😞
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2021
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From: Los Angeles
I can give it a shot or have someone local try, but it sounds like I'll need a backup plan.
Race Director
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...or-repair.html
Dave J (post #6) hasn't been active for a while but maybe worth an email to, otherwise looks like Corvette central was used, I checked their website and it's still being done.
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Dave J (post #6) hasn't been active for a while but maybe worth an email to, otherwise looks like Corvette central was used, I checked their website and it's still being done.
M
Melting Slicks
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From: Randolph nj
I sent mine to corvette central it was back at the house in 2 weeks they did all the holes , shipping was a little expensive but it came back in one piece and I was happy it was done right
