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izonme13 · 12-25-2009, 11:42 PM

I have an 81 chevy shortwide. I was taking the mounting bolts out to replace and had both of the bolts break off. Anybody have an easy way to get them out. The cab is off and on its back right now. So I have good access to the bottom. Just wondered if anyone has had this problem and what would be the best way to get them out. Thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 12-26-2009, 12:41 AM

you can drill a hole through the floor of the cab and then grab the nut and try to spin it out . If its the front mount those can be replaced easy enough, they are sold aftermarket

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-26-2009, 01:19 AM

If you have a torch, you can heat the nuts up. you just have to heat the nuts really quick, before the bolt heats up and it'll likely screw out by hand (or by pliers since it'll be hot)

izonme13 · 12-27-2009, 04:33 PM

Yep it was the front 2 bolts that broke off. I guess Ill try to drill holes threw the floorboard and get them out. If anyone has another idea, post it soon!! I need to get the cab back on the frame. thanks

Sarge261 · 12-27-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

you can drill a hole through the floor of the cab and then grab the nut and try to spin it out . If its the front mount those can be replaced easy enough, they are sold aftermarket

Hey Old Rusty,

Where are they available from, Neither one of mine will come out, both rusted pretty good. Even tried heat, I got them to move a little but that was it. So I was gonna cut them with a Saw-Zall and replace them when the cab was off.

Thanks,

Sarge

12-25-2009, 11:42 PM	#1
izonme13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: medford, OR Posts: 80	cab mounting bolt broke I have an 81 chevy shortwide. I was taking the mounting bolts out to replace and had both of the bolts break off. Anybody have an easy way to get them out. The cab is off and on its back right now. So I have good access to the bottom. Just wondered if anyone has had this problem and what would be the best way to get them out. Thanks

12-26-2009, 12:41 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: cab mounting bolt broke you can drill a hole through the floor of the cab and then grab the nut and try to spin it out . If its the front mount those can be replaced easy enough, they are sold aftermarket __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-26-2009, 01:19 AM	#3
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: cab mounting bolt broke If you have a torch, you can heat the nuts up. you just have to heat the nuts really quick, before the bolt heats up and it'll likely screw out by hand (or by pliers since it'll be hot)

12-27-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
izonme13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: medford, OR Posts: 80	Re: cab mounting bolt broke Yep it was the front 2 bolts that broke off. I guess Ill try to drill holes threw the floorboard and get them out. If anyone has another idea, post it soon!! I need to get the cab back on the frame. thanks



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