On Sunday 12 October 2008 19:52:15 Mark wrote:
> Aloha all,
>
> I have removed all of the bolts holding body tub to the frame but one. The
> passenger side on the rear deck is recessed and went in at an angle so the
> washer underneath prevents the socket from getting a good bite. I have
> completely rounded over the edges in my frustration. I've tried vise grips
> but can't get a good hold. Any ideas on how to remove this #$&^% off?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark Bullard
> '74 TR6
> Kailua, HI
> _______________________________________________
Mark,
I had 2 such bolts on my 74 TR6 I just separated.
I took my dremel out and turned the 1/2" bolt head into a 7/16 by carefully
trimming the bolt and using a 6 point 7/16" socket. Lots of heat and pb
blaster later was able to get the bolts out and into the garbage.
Bob
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