body mount hell....

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gorrilla - 06 Aug 2006 17:30 GMT

I have the distinct pleasure of having to change body mounts on a 77. Of
course being in Nebraska the bolts are totally rusted. I was able to get
the two just under the doors, but the one on the pass rear is just spinning,
and the drivers side sheared off. I'm guessing there is a staked nut inside
the little "box" on the body. Can I just peel that box off and re-attach
that somehow? If so, how do I go about doing that. I assuming I cant tack
weld steel to fiberglass :)

thanks for any help

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Carl - 07 Aug 2006 12:56 GMT

I've been there. The best way to get the bolt out is to cut the head
off. The nut sits in a metal box which rusts out, and lets the bolt
spin. Good luck on your project.

>I have the distinct pleasure of having to change body mounts on a 77. Of
>course being in Nebraska the bolts are totally rusted. I was able to get
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>thanks for any help

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gorrilla - 07 Aug 2006 23:47 GMT

> I've been there. The best way to get the bolt out is to cut the head
> off. The nut sits in a metal box which rusts out, and lets the bolt
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>>thanks for any help

That's what I figured. Oh well I guess I'll just have to get to it.....

Thanks!

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Tom in Missouri - 09 Aug 2006 15:20 GMT

The rear mounts are a caged nut that the cage is riveted to the body with a
backing plate. You can get these at Dr. Rebuild and I think Paragon.

>> I've been there. The best way to get the bolt out is to cut the head
>> off. The nut sits in a metal box which rusts out, and lets the bolt
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> Thanks!

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