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12-05-2001, 08:01 PM
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The car: 1965 Bonneville 4-speed convertible
The problem: This is a nice car that was once used to launch a small boat into Puget Sound (salt water). Hence, while the rest of the car is solid, the posi rear end is proving difficult to remove due to severely rusted control arm bolts. Does anyone have a slick method for cutting or otherwise removing these bolts? I would be most grateful. -Jim |
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12-05-2001, 08:01 PM
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The car: 1965 Bonneville 4-speed convertible
The problem: This is a nice car that was once used to launch a small boat into Puget Sound (salt water). Hence, while the rest of the car is solid, the posi rear end is proving difficult to remove due to severely rusted control arm bolts. Does anyone have a slick method for cutting or otherwise removing these bolts? I would be most grateful. -Jim |
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12-05-2001, 08:14 PM
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Jime: Can you undo the forward control arm attach points? Then take the whole mess out and work on it off the car.
Other options: -Cutting torch, least desirable. Esp. with fuel lines and tank nearby. -Sawzall on attach bolts/heads -Bolt cutter on nut, cleanest but takes some work -Visegrips on nut That's about all I can think up right now but I'm certain ther will be other good suggestions. Good luck, -Matt [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] ------------------ "Don't tell my Mom I'm in aviation..she still thinks I play piano in a whore house."
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12-05-2001, 08:48 PM
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Jim soak the bolts with WD-40 for a couple of days. Keep spraying them until you are ready to take them out. Then hit them with a 1/2" impact gun. Two things will happen. Either the bolts will come loose or the bolts will break. Hope this helps.
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12-05-2001, 09:04 PM
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G.M. Makes some stuff called heat valve penetrant. I am not sure if it is called exackly that but they should know what you are talking about at the dealer. It really work well. Good luck.
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12-05-2001, 11:38 PM
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Good suggestions all...thanks everyone. I am prepared to try every one of them; I refuse to be beaten! : )
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12-06-2001, 06:38 AM
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Good answer Carl!!!!
[This message has been edited by matt66gto (edited 12-06-2001).] |
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#8
12-06-2001, 09:31 AM
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A 4 speed Bonne Convertible Im in love. Heating the bolts up will help also
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12-06-2001, 07:55 PM
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It's called heat riser lubricant.It works great.The GM dealers should stock it.
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12-06-2001, 11:19 PM
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Don't mess around w/ it. Go straight for the cutting torch w/ a slightly oxidizing flame and let it rip! Just direct the stream away from the fuel lines / tank, brake lines,
Overproof liquor, dog, wife, etc... Remember if a mallet will do, a sledge hammer will do excellent!
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