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Old 05-26-2015, 08:27 PM   #2
Dan in Pasadena
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Re: 1959 Apache question (damaged column)

We probably need a picture to see how. Bad it is.

But, if it's not terrible I think I'd take an angle grinder to the top of it to grind down the pounded surface as flat as possible while taking the MINIMUM amount of material off. Then, using a fine file I'd chamfer all around the perimeter until you can get either the nut or a die on it and gently chase the threads. Hope that helps.
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