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| | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 28 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 28 | ok guys i got my 54 in the garage finally.time for teardown what is the best way for bolt removal burn them out or cut them ? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Burning bolts on the body can make a mess if you're not careful. You will burn the sheetmetal as well. I would drill them out if they are connected to the body. As far as rivets on the frame I always grind the head off and use a big punch to drive the remainder back through.
Be sure to save and catalog all parts you remove.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | For screws I just usually snap them off by trying to tighten them instead of loosen, then once I take the panel off and can get to the back I use vise grips to get them through the holes.
For bolts I like to apply penetrating oil and use impact. Heat and sheetmetal don't mix.
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