Almost have the cab off!

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Nov 22, 2009 | 08:23 PM

My Ford Truck

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Almost have the cab off!

As expected, the 54 year old nuts/bolts were tough! Soaked them in PB Blaster and it still took a 4’ steel bar on a wrench to get the passenger side front loose. Even then it took about two minutes of leaning on it before it finally let go. I got the bolts out of the rear but not the front, yet.

Won’t be able to work on it this week until Friday, but I hope to get it off by Saturday and then maybe get a picture or two on here.

Nov 22, 2009 | 08:45 PM

carnut122

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You're halfway there! Good luck!

Nov 22, 2009 | 09:49 PM

3golfjack

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From: Olive Branch,Ms

I used a cut off disc when I striped my chassis. All the bolts will need to be replaced if they are that rusted any ways.

Nov 23, 2009 | 12:05 AM

Julies Cool F1

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Try applying a 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone. It's about twice as effective as PB!

Nov 23, 2009 | 06:56 AM

daves54

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Go straight to the heat wrench!

Nov 23, 2009 | 08:29 AM

AXracer

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A lot of times it's easier to get at the head of a bolt than the nut to cut it off. Use a cutoff wheel to cut an X across the head and knock off the quarters with a chisel. Punch out the shank of the bolt.

Nov 24, 2009 | 09:12 AM

rb48f6

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Julie and AX, more good info to file away for future ref. I'm leary now on the blue torch wrench. I think it may have been the demise of a precious 20" 5 x 8" snap ring wheel trying to get the 1-1/2" nut / lug nut combos off. After working for days to find and retrieve, then strip, powder coat, mount tires and balance - the mounting face had gotten warped. Be careful with heat.