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02-26-2004, 12:22 PM
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I am currently removing the body bolts from my 69 GTO to lift the body off of the frame. The problem is, I broke a couple of the bolts. Is this a big problem?? I sure hope it isn't.
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02-26-2004, 12:22 PM
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I am currently removing the body bolts from my 69 GTO to lift the body off of the frame. The problem is, I broke a couple of the bolts. Is this a big problem?? I sure hope it isn't.
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...=358363&page=1
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02-26-2004, 12:47 PM
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What bolts broke? Can you weld? Is it the bolts that broke or the weld nuts on the frame? Prepare to learn some new skills.
 http://kurtspontiac.homestead.com/DavidJones69GTO.html
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 frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core. 
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02-26-2004, 12:55 PM
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Both....I broke the one on the drivers side rear and the nut broke loose on the pass. side rear.
Yes I can weld, but how do you get to the top of the bolt/welded nut. Its somewhere between the trunk pan and the frame. Would I have to cut my trunk up??http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...=358363&page=1
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02-26-2004, 01:04 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Would I have to cut my trunk up??
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes I know of no other way to access the caged nuts other than to cut a hole from the inside and remove it. Then weld a patch back over it. As David said, prepare to learn some new skills....and cuss words  http://kurtspontiac.homestead.com/TimSimpson66GTO.html |
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02-26-2004, 01:09 PM
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New Cuss Words!!! WoooHooo!!! And I thought I knew em all.
Well, I really didn't want to hear that, but if that's whats gotta happen, I guess that's what I'll have to do. Are all of them that bad to get to?? I have only messed up the 2 rear ones. I didn't want to really screw myself so I quit while I was a bit behind. http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...=358363&page=1
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02-26-2004, 01:17 PM
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Here is a little trick I learned from another post on these boards
When you cut your access holes in the trunk pan, only cut three sides. Peel back the metal, and remove the bolts. After you have completed your repairs and you are ready to put the body back on the frame all you have to do is bend the little flap back down and weld the three sides. It will fit perfectly and you won't lose the piece you cut out if you remove it all the way. |
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02-26-2004, 01:19 PM
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Great Idea Dude!!! Thanks for the help!!!!!!! You guys rule.
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02-26-2004, 02:37 PM
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Are you using lots of penetrant and letting it soak?
http://kurtspontiac.homestead.com/DavidJones69GTO.html
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frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core.
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02-26-2004, 02:39 PM
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Yes I have soaked the hell outta them with Kroil, but it's not working very well. In the past Kroil has worked on everything. Maybe I'm just stronger now.
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02-27-2004, 12:10 PM
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Great idea Supertacks!
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