Thanks to those who shared their opinions and experiences on the stripped
captive nut on my anti-sway bar mount. After carefully weighing the cost of
the helicoil kit ($45) versus a 3 inch 5/16 24 bolt ($1.45 with ny-lock nut
and washers), the 3 inch bolt won. Sorry to say, but cutting out and
welding in a new bottom piece was an easy rule-out; I didn't even want to
think about the cost of that. I guess this is one advantage of not having a
concours car . . . So please, if you see me at a show, don't point out a
bolt sticking through my right frame way up in front to the judges ;-)
Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
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