[Roadsters] Fw: What is recommended for breaking rust loose

[Howard @ Everything Christmas]

> Hi all,
>
> I have found a little heat - to the surrounding metal,  works well 
> sometimes too.
>
> Maybe with an electric heat gun (no flame) or a mini propane torch for 
> tight spots
> but keep away from fuel etc. - naturally
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Howard
>
> PS Hi Gordon - I notice the pic of my race car is still on your site, 
> must get you something a bit more interesting and updated.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow at comcast.net>
> To: "'Fred Katz'" <roadster at astound.net>; "'Datsun roadster'" 
> <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 4:22 AM
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] What is recommended for breaking rust loose
>
>
>> If you have reverse-twist drill bits, sometimes just trying to drill the
>> bolt head with one of these will generate enough torque/heat to break the
>> bolt loose.
>>
>> Gordon Glasgow
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Fred Katz
>> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 4:48 PM
>> To: Datsun roadster
>> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] What is recommended for breaking rust loose
>>
>> As Vince said, use patience.
>>
>> But, if you're in a hurry, drill out the bolt heads. I was in a hurry
>> once at a pick-and-pull junkyard, going after fenders and other front-
>> end parts. I brought a battery-powered portable drill, extra batteries
>> and drill bits. Worked great, was done real fast. Of course you'll
>> need new nuts and bolts.
>>
>> Fred - So.SF
>> On Aug 20, 2009, at 7:24 PM, barterdude wrote:
>>
>>> I am tackling restoration of a 1964 Fairlady I got out of
>>> Pennsylvania and
>>> virtually every nut, bolt, screw, connecting device is RUSTED big
>>> time.
>>> Wonder what you use to cut through the rust so we can get this
>>> detached
>>> without having to bust everything in half?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Suggestion appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Gary Lasater
>>>
>>> founding member www.wycroc.org
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