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| | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 241 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 241 | I am a novice at autobody repair. I would like to remove the bed and rear fenders in order to replace the bed wood and completely repair the fenders.
Unfortunately, I also have 50 years of rust on each bolt and nut. Does anyone have any ideas or methods on how I can remove the bolts and also save my arms and knuckles at the same time?
Thanks for your help.
Mark | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 265 | You can soak them with a penetrating oil like PB Blaster or, if they are really bad a 4" grinder with a cut off wheel does a great job of cutting off the nut or bolt head. Just be careful not to knick areas you don't plan to do body work on. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the cutting wheel is the thing, but if ya don't have a grinder, and since you're not reusing the bolts, try tightening them till they break, instead of loosening them till they break - saves time  Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 | I have used a grinder and the over-tightening methods. I prefer the over-tightening method. it takes less time and less wear and tear on my grinder.
Phil
Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine and into your brain...that is where crappy ideas come from.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | Smoke wrench is my favorite. Brian | | | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 241 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 241 | Sounds good. Thanks for your help. Best regards.
Mark | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 | grinder and sawsall worked for me did 3 or 4 a day so i didnt get burn out | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 272 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 272 | I broke off my running board bolts. Wear gloves. | | |
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