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Rusty Hooker · 07-14-2011, 05:00 PM

Trying to take the window mechs out of my 57 doors and have run into a slight problem. I am sure most of you have one of these bits but where does one get one? Never seen it before in the 30 years I have been working on cars. Thanks

FFredo · 07-14-2011, 05:07 PM

I had good luck with one I made. I took a older flat head screw driver and ground it down to make it "fatter" then I took a bit off the sides to make sure it fit in the screw head. I knew that they were in there for a while so I used a bit of heat and let them cool a bit. I did not have one refuse to come out.
Take it slow, make sure you have good grip and you should be ok..
Oh as to your original question, I have no idea where to get the right tool for these things.

bretcopsey · 07-14-2011, 05:15 PM

Those are "clutch head" screws and the appropriate drivers are available through the various parts vendors and even at the local NAPA-at least here.

4-piece set at LMC Truck
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=31

Individual driver at NAPA
https://napaonline.com/Catalog/Catal...006432837&An=0

Just for a couple examples.

GCncsuHD · 07-14-2011, 05:15 PM

It's called a "clutch" screw bit. You should be able to find them at your local hardware/automotive/tool store, they are not really common, but not all that rare either.

Rusty Hooker · 07-14-2011, 05:22 PM

Awesome, thanks guys...off to the parts store i go. Hope all your builds are going well. I am and have been sanding for the last couple of weeks, a couple more to go.

mr48chev · 07-14-2011, 06:06 PM

Sometimes you can find them at Sears too. I think they are in the tool catalog.

They are also in some of those XX# piece screwdriver bit sets in the plastic boxes.

Russell Ashley · 07-14-2011, 07:32 PM

Cheapest place I've found them is at Harbor Freight. They come in a set of about 20 different style bits in a plastic box for about $10.

StudioJAK · 07-15-2011, 12:06 AM

Also I hear you can get it at a local tractor supply, they have them there, was used on the old tractors too.. Clutch head, good luck.

07-14-2011, 05:00 PM	#1
Rusty Hooker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 67	majical screwdriver that I don't own. Trying to take the window mechs out of my 57 doors and have run into a slight problem. I am sure most of you have one of these bits but where does one get one? Never seen it before in the 30 years I have been working on cars. Thanks Attached Images

07-14-2011, 05:07 PM	#2
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: majical screwdriver that I don't own. I had good luck with one I made. I took a older flat head screw driver and ground it down to make it "fatter" then I took a bit off the sides to make sure it fit in the screw head. I knew that they were in there for a while so I used a bit of heat and let them cool a bit. I did not have one refuse to come out. Take it slow, make sure you have good grip and you should be ok.. Oh as to your original question, I have no idea where to get the right tool for these things.

07-14-2011, 05:15 PM	#3
bretcopsey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 327	Re: majical screwdriver that I don't own. Those are "clutch head" screws and the appropriate drivers are available through the various parts vendors and even at the local NAPA-at least here. 4-piece set at LMC Truck http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=31 Individual driver at NAPA https://napaonline.com/Catalog/Catal...006432837&An=0 Just for a couple examples. __________________ My 51 project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2285825 My 68 Camaro project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2277404/1

07-14-2011, 05:15 PM	#4
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: majical screwdriver that I don't own. It's called a "clutch" screw bit. You should be able to find them at your local hardware/automotive/tool store, they are not really common, but not all that rare either. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

07-14-2011, 05:22 PM	#5
Rusty Hooker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 67	Re: majical screwdriver that I don't own. Awesome, thanks guys...off to the parts store i go. Hope all your builds are going well. I am and have been sanding for the last couple of weeks, a couple more to go.

07-14-2011, 06:06 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,389	Re: majical screwdriver that I don't own. Sometimes you can find them at Sears too. I think they are in the tool catalog. They are also in some of those XX# piece screwdriver bit sets in the plastic boxes.

07-14-2011, 07:32 PM	#7
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: majical screwdriver that I don't own. Cheapest place I've found them is at Harbor Freight. They come in a set of about 20 different style bits in a plastic box for about $10.

07-15-2011, 12:06 AM	#8
StudioJAK Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 33	Re: majical screwdriver that I don't own. Also I hear you can get it at a local tractor supply, they have them there, was used on the old tractors too.. Clutch head, good luck. __________________ '51 Chevy 3100 longbed pickup - bagged/MII/4link/bravada 3:73 posi rear.



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