1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

fender removal

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Gwillys, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. Sep 20, 2007
    Gwillys

    Gwillys 1953 CJ3B

    Southington, Ct
    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2006
    Messages:
    235
    I removed the fenders from the 3b by cutting the nuts off the bolts which secures the fender to the frame. After taking a quick look as to how to get the stuck botls out of that section i noticed the bolt heads look to be welded to the inside of the frame. Is that how it is on others or is mine just rusted bad?
     
    Gwillys, Sep 20, 2007
    #1
  2. Sep 20, 2007
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Hermosa, SD
    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2003
    Messages:
    8,525
    hmmm...
    on my 2A I have bolts that thread into the frame
    sounds the opposite of yours
    maybe 3Bs were that way ? ( I don't know)
     
    jpflat2a, Sep 20, 2007
    #2
  3. Sep 20, 2007
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Port Orange, FL
    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2002
    Messages:
    4,275
    Methinks you are going to have to drill & re-tap the holes. Start by grinding the bolts off flush with the frame and then use a sharp center punch to mark the spot. Drill with a tiny drill bit first, then the one you need for the tap. IIRC, those bolts will be 5/16" NF thread. The exact drill size you will need is marked on the shank of the tap. ;)
     
    w3srl, Sep 20, 2007
    #3
  4. Sep 21, 2007
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

    Athens, GA
    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2003
    Messages:
    1,381
    Possibly weld a nut to the left over part of bolt and wrench out. The heat from welding may help loosen it up.
     
    neptco19, Sep 21, 2007
    #4
  5. Sep 21, 2007
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Apopka, Fl
    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2002
    Messages:
    12,381
    My 3B is like Jims' 2A.
     
    Glenn, Sep 21, 2007
    #5
New Posts