GaWag
02-15-2003, 11:20 AM
I only had two of the hidden body bolts spin. After we used the plasma cutter in the rear at the tailgate to open a hole, we scratched our heads on how to hold the nut.
My dad came up with the idea of using a puch to mark a hole on the edge of the nut. Drill a hole in the nut. Make sure you have a stright punch that will fit in this hole. Use a small drill bit. Insert the punch in the hole and it will hold the nut from turning.
The other one that spun was under the brake pedal. We took measurements from the underside and marked the top. Drilled one 1/2 hole thru the body. I was a little off so I drilled another hole right next to it. Then we did the same thing with the punch.
It worked great and it only left me with 2 1/2 in holes in the floorboard wich can be easily plugged. If you're lucky and measure better than me, you'll drill the hole thru the body in the right place the first time and only have one hole.
I hope this will help someone in the future.
Steve tongue.gif
[ February 15, 2003, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: GaWag ]
My dad came up with the idea of using a puch to mark a hole on the edge of the nut. Drill a hole in the nut. Make sure you have a stright punch that will fit in this hole. Use a small drill bit. Insert the punch in the hole and it will hold the nut from turning.
The other one that spun was under the brake pedal. We took measurements from the underside and marked the top. Drilled one 1/2 hole thru the body. I was a little off so I drilled another hole right next to it. Then we did the same thing with the punch.
It worked great and it only left me with 2 1/2 in holes in the floorboard wich can be easily plugged. If you're lucky and measure better than me, you'll drill the hole thru the body in the right place the first time and only have one hole.
I hope this will help someone in the future.
Steve tongue.gif
[ February 15, 2003, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: GaWag ]