During the deconstruction phase of my piggy resto, I've broken a number of rusty body panel bolts, leaving half the bolt in the fastener (nut) which is welded to the body panel . I'm wondering whether to a) try and extract the broken bolt or 2) whether to drill the fastener out completely and weld in a new one and use a brand new bolt.
Has anyone come across a source for these bolt/body panel fasteners(nuts)?
Thanks for all your help!
Lee
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'84 BJ 60 ("Dad's Truck") 3" OME, 1" BL, Ubolt Flip
'73 FJ 55 ("Mom's Truck" a pig build in progress)
'76 FJ 55 Parts Truck
'73 FJ 55 Parts Truck
'79 FJ 55 Carcass
Howdy! The nuts are just that: a regular nut tack welded on the back. You could cut/grind them off and replace by tack welding a new one in. Or you could drill and tap. I have had a couple tha fixed themselves when I drilled them out. Others I have tapped out one or two sizes larger. John
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76 FJ55, Safari Grade. 350 SBC, Lockrightx2, SO, SR, PS, York on board, 35" Krawlers, and way too much junk in the trunk!!!!
85 Toyota mini truck for chase/support!
. I'm wondering whether to a) try and extract the broken bolt or 2) whether to drill the fastener out completely and weld in a new one and use a brand new bolt.
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