Aluminum Rear Targa Trim, Suggestions |
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Aluminum Rear Targa Trim, Suggestions |
STL914 |
Oct 17 2004, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm removing the targa trim from my 74 parts car and, as usuall, there's always a glich. The nut on the drivers side came off with no problem, but the one on passenger side
appears to be rusted on plus I can not get the socket to get a good grip on it. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can remove the nut without damaging the trim? I did a search, thought this was addressed awhile ago, but did not find any usefull info. Thanks |
sj914 |
Oct 17 2004, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
Rusted or covered in a crap load of undercoating? You could try vise grips. Also try some liquid wrench.
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STL914 |
Oct 17 2004, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE Rusted or covered in a crap load of undercoating? The nut is definitely rusted. I did chip away quite a bit of the undercoating. Maybe I need to chip away more to allow the socket to seat better. Tried vise grips and couldn't get a good grasp with it. I guess I'll need to try some liquid wrench. Should I put a plastic bag over my head while doing this to avoid getting it in my eyes? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
sj914 |
Oct 17 2004, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
QUOTE(STL914 @ Oct 17 2004, 01:34 PM) Should I put a plastic bag over my head while doing this to avoid getting it in my eyes? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Naw you'll just make your head rust with all the condensation buildup in the bag (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
markb |
Oct 17 2004, 08:58 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
I watched bondo take one off the other day. He just slid the trim off the holder. Then you can grind off the offending bolt from the top.
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STL914 |
Oct 17 2004, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mark,
Did he have any difficulty sliding the trim off? Was it loose to begin with, allowing him to slide it off? My seems pretty secure. |
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