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dynchel
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pila
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rusted nuts
Is there a boxed-end wrench that will grip a rounded nut?I have 2 more bucket seat mounting nuts to remove and that would fit the bill.If not I'll have to resort to ham-fisted butchery.Thanx.
fishhead- G3GM Member
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You might try craftsmen or husky wrenches they have some that will remove messed up bolts and nuts.
Bruisr- G3GM Member
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Robo-Grip??? Or maybe that wrench compay that is suing SEARS, can't remember the name of it.
Laguna Budman- G3GM Enthusiast
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Giant set of channel locks have someone grip them as tight as possible.
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BlackChevelleSS- Management
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A dab of JB Weld inside of a chinese socket hooked to an extention handle should do the trick. Of course you have to wait until the epoxy hardens on the socket and bolt head. JB
JB2wheeler- G3GM Fanatic
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If you have access for turning try some big vice grips too (any of the other mentions will work also).
Another way, if you have a dremmel tool, would be to square off the top of the bolt to get a big A$$ wrench on it- something that will give you enough torque.
Friggin seat belt bolt design are a disgrace on these cars.
Another way, if you have a dremmel tool, would be to square off the top of the bolt to get a big A$$ wrench on it- something that will give you enough torque.
Friggin seat belt bolt design are a disgrace on these cars.
77mali- Donating Member
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what usually works for me is to heat the nut cherry red and hammer a socket that is a tight fit over it. The only problem is you probably don't have the clearance to do so next to a seat safety.fishhead wrote:Is there a boxed-end wrench that will grip a rounded nut?I have 2 more bucket seat mounting nuts to remove and that would fit the bill.If not I'll have to resort to ham-fisted butchery.Thanx.
dynchel- Donating Member
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One of the ways I get those off is to drill through the side of the nut in a couple places. Then a center punch can be used to expand the holes a bit, to relieve the nut tension a bit & get it off with Vise Grips.
This works on exhaust nuts also. And even drilling a couple small holes in the end of a nut, along side of a stud, can release the grip of the threads a bit.
This works on exhaust nuts also. And even drilling a couple small holes in the end of a nut, along side of a stud, can release the grip of the threads a bit.
pila- Donating Member
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Snap On sells a nut splitter (ouch) you put it over the nut tighten the bolt and the nut will split and fall off.
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Thanks for all the suggestions.I failed to mention the "problem nut" is in a very tight space,its the rear left corner of the passenger side bucket seat.The seat mechanisms underneath are mega-corroded and the sliding tracks are non-functional due to rust so there is no such thing as moving the seat to gain access.I actually used a mirror to get the drivers side seat removed and mostly worked by feel.The nut is nicely rounded after trying a "flaring wrench?"because it is rusted soft.I'll try to find one of those new grip-type boxed-end wrenches next,there is absolutely no room for anything else.If all else fails I have a hammer and chisel to cut the top half off.So far nothing is damaged and all pieces are in order in this entertaining little venture...not bad for a crazy old chevy nut on a budget.
fishhead- G3GM Member
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Sorry gotta say it....
I hate it when my nuts get rusty!
I hate it when my nuts get rusty!
Biomedtech- G3GM Member
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LOL...I didn't want to be the one to say it (this time).
77mali- Donating Member
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The seat comes apart and you can have just the rail left.
1973 454 MONTE- Donating Member
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Does removal from the tracks involve more..."Rusty Nuts?"
fishhead- G3GM Member
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Chris and i did it to my 73 monte parts car. If you have the other seat out its easy to see how easy it is.
First there are 4-1/2 bolts holding seat to base.
On top of base is cover held on by 4- 1/4" head little screws.
Swivel part is held on to tracks with 4-1/2 nuts.
They should of never been close to water to get that rusted. The hardest part will be working upside down to get seat of base.
First there are 4-1/2 bolts holding seat to base.
On top of base is cover held on by 4- 1/4" head little screws.
Swivel part is held on to tracks with 4-1/2 nuts.
They should of never been close to water to get that rusted. The hardest part will be working upside down to get seat of base.
1973montec- Donating Member
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Thanx! Very good info.I've never disassembled a bucket seat before.I love Chevrolet but why the heck couldn't they spend a little more for stainless hardware?
fishhead- G3GM Member
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And have the distributor in the front of the engine.
fishhead- G3GM Member
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If GM could save $0.01 back then...they did. Personally I don't really mind the Dist in the back of the engine but functionally for repair, removal, adjustment it would certainly make it easier to fiddle with.
BTW...Rusty Nuts sounds like it could be a good name for an "Actor".
BTW...Rusty Nuts sounds like it could be a good name for an "Actor".
77mali- Donating Member
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LOL! Think car club.."RUSTY NUTZ"....think I'll print up some cool jackets...
fishhead- G3GM Member
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Heh, it would make a nice hotrod personalized license plate but alas 1 too many characters for Michigan
Biomedtech- G3GM Member
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RSTY NTZ
Works for ohio
I saw a plate on a cadi at a car show,
370H55V.
Turn it over.
Works for ohio
I saw a plate on a cadi at a car show,
370H55V.
Turn it over.
1973 454 MONTE- Donating Member
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1973 454 MONTE wrote:RSTY NTZ
Works for ohio
I saw a plate on a cadi at a car show,
370H55V.
Turn it over.
That's funny!!!!
77mali- Donating Member
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I thought about printing a novelty fake drivers license with the name Jack S*%# ..can you imagine the look on the officers face? He would either laugh or be REALLY ticked off...
fishhead- G3GM Member
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