Topic: Body Mount Bolt Problem
in Forum: C3 Body
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Evansville`, IN - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 46
Vette(s): 1972 Convertible, ontario orange, ps/pb/pw/air conditioning and 31,000 original miles.
I'm doing a frame off restoration on a 1972 convertible and I had to cut the back right (passenger side) body mount bolt off. It's down under the convertible top bracket and is a real pain to get to. I thought about taking out the convertible top bracket and spring and that is goingn to be a pain. Any tips on getting the old bolt out before I replace the body?
Thanks, corvettedave....
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Mounds View, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
Since you have the body off, do it from below. As a last resort, drill out the rivets that hold the plate (it is called a deck lid hinge reinforcement) and work on the bench. New plates are available if necessary.
Larry
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Evansville`, IN - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
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Vette(s): 1972 Convertible, ontario orange, ps/pb/pw/air conditioning and 31,000 original miles.
Thanks Larry I'll give it try. David
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