Originally Posted by paul65
The brake pedal and parking brake linkage were a TON of fun as 80% of the bolts sheared off causing my knuckles to make a rapid approach to the rusty firewall. This was despite the liberal use of Aerokroil which loosens most things.
Been there, done that. Have the scars to prove it. eek
I've learned over the years to be ready for the bolts to break. In fact, I often just tighten the buggers till they break instead of trying to unscrew them (on nut and bolt combos).
Remember - Pull, don't push (although that's not a 100% preventative from drawing blood either.)

Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.