Rocker Moulding attaching - 73
05-20-2011, 06:18 PM
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Rocker Molding attaching - 73
OK - so my rocker moldings/panels need new attaching 10-24 screws and special nuts (I know, available at the normal suppliers).
How have you guys removed the old rusted nut plates? Do you just drill them out? Hammer them out? Mine are rusted in there pretty good. Of course all the screws are broken off in the nut plate...
Would appreciate a tip on a successful process for this.
thanks
How have you guys removed the old rusted nut plates? Do you just drill them out? Hammer them out? Mine are rusted in there pretty good. Of course all the screws are broken off in the nut plate...
Would appreciate a tip on a successful process for this.
thanks
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05-21-2011, 11:55 AM
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Hi u,
On my 71 I drilled out most of the broken off screw with a slightly undersize bit, and was then able to pull out the remains of the screw so that I didnt even need to re-tap the nut plate.
Not as bad a job as I'd feared!
Regards,
Alan
On my 71 I drilled out most of the broken off screw with a slightly undersize bit, and was then able to pull out the remains of the screw so that I didnt even need to re-tap the nut plate.
Not as bad a job as I'd feared!
Regards,
Alan
