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BOHICA · 05-01-2006, 02:33 AM

How do you guys take the bolts out that hold on the rear fenders?Is there some obscure store somewhere that still sells clutch head tools or do I have to grind off the heads?

mbgmike · 05-01-2006, 08:21 AM

They make the tool but we generally use a torch cause it easier. Don't waste your money using the screw driver type tool. Generally they are rusted on too tight to remove by hand

68c10owner · 05-19-2006, 02:15 PM

Snap-on tools sells one. I have one that a buddy left in my box years ago. I think a 55-57 car parts place sells a kit as well but I would just grind or torch them out as suggested because they will almost always strip out.

Apache · 05-19-2006, 04:21 PM

The clutch head screw drivers are hard to find. I agree with the above of grinding or torching them out. Or find a large phillips screw driver and grind the tip down till it fits.

Joeys Toy · 05-19-2006, 04:59 PM

True Value Hardware store Sold a set 5 or 6 years ago. Don't know now. They closed the store here.

BOHICA · 05-20-2006, 06:02 AM

Interesting. Thanks guys. Definitely planning on just grinding off the ones on my bed, but I might buy a tool just in case I ever do a restoration.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-20-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BOHICA

How do you guys take the bolts out that hold on the rear fenders?Is there some obscure store somewhere that still sells clutch head tools or do I have to grind off the heads?

I ran into the same problem, were to find a clutch head screw driver. I looked at every hardware store in town and found nothing. I did find some on Snap On's web site, but like everything else they sells it cost alot for just one. I ended up finding a set of 4 at Chevy Duty witch is now called American Classic Trucks. Here's their web site. http://www.chevyduty.com/frame-store.html

(1947-66) Clutch Head Screwdriver Set
Back in stock!!! Invaluable for working on your own truck. Set of 4 sizes fit all clutch head screws found on your truck. 5/16, 1/4, 3/16, and 5/32 drivers. $17.94 a set.

05-01-2006, 02:33 AM	#1
BOHICA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 274	Clutch Head Bolts How do you guys take the bolts out that hold on the rear fenders?Is there some obscure store somewhere that still sells clutch head tools or do I have to grind off the heads?

05-01-2006, 08:21 AM	#2
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Clutch Head Bolts They make the tool but we generally use a torch cause it easier. Don't waste your money using the screw driver type tool. Generally they are rusted on too tight to remove by hand

05-19-2006, 02:15 PM	#3
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	Re: Clutch Head Bolts Snap-on tools sells one. I have one that a buddy left in my box years ago. I think a 55-57 car parts place sells a kit as well but I would just grind or torch them out as suggested because they will almost always strip out. __________________ Anthony

05-19-2006, 04:21 PM	#4
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Re: Clutch Head Bolts The clutch head screw drivers are hard to find. I agree with the above of grinding or torching them out. Or find a large phillips screw driver and grind the tip down till it fits. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

05-19-2006, 04:59 PM	#5
Joeys Toy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 75	Re: Clutch Head Bolts True Value Hardware store Sold a set 5 or 6 years ago. Don't know now. They closed the store here.

05-20-2006, 06:02 AM	#6
BOHICA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 274	Re: Clutch Head Bolts Interesting. Thanks guys. Definitely planning on just grinding off the ones on my bed, but I might buy a tool just in case I ever do a restoration.

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