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Klabelle
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 Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:52 am Post subject: 64 ghia rear bumper mounting bracket |
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Hi. I am new here and I am having problems removing my rear drivers side bumper bracket from the body. Right side came off fine. When I loosen the 2 bolts the nuts on the other end just spins inside the enclosure in the rear quarter panel area. I cannot see how I could access the nut. Does anyone have ideas on how I can remove these bolts? If I cut the bolt the nut and other end of the bolt will remain in the enclosure. Any assistance would be appreciated.
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c21darrel
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Klabelle
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:59 am Post subject: Re: 64 ghia rear bumper mounting bracket |
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Hi. Yes this is where the nut is located but it is enclosed so there is no access to it. Here is a picture but it’s hard to see and capture a good picture
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c21darrel
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: 64 ghia rear bumper mounting bracket |
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Once you remove the side board in the engine compartment, you do have access to the area. You can easily get your hand in there, but without some mirrors you will be working by feeling your way around. If you cut the bolt you can reach in and get the nut.
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Klabelle
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:41 pm Post subject: Re: 64 ghia rear bumper mounting bracket |
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| Thanks for the info. I cut the bolts and had to open the enclosure right up to get the remaining nut and bolts out. |
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