blackdog Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Perhaps. I don't know who manufactured the cabs for Ford. I assumed they did, but don't know. I was trying to get donor bumper w/ impact strips and bumper guards off of 84, but by trying to loosen the nuts all I did was spin the bolts. Any suggestions besides drilling the bolts out? I wouldn't mind getting new ones.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I was trying to get donor bumper w/ impact strips and bumper guards off of 84, but by trying to loosen the nuts all I did was spin the bolts. Any suggestions besides drilling the bolts out? I wouldn't mind getting new ones.. Is there enough bolt behind the nut to get two more nuts on and tighten them against each other? That, with days of penetrating oil and heat might help you break the nuts loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I was trying to get donor bumper w/ impact strips and bumper guards off of 84, but by trying to loosen the nuts all I did was spin the bolts. Any suggestions besides drilling the bolts out? I wouldn't mind getting new ones.. These are a bugger to get off... I have had some success using a long screw driver or pry bar to pry the bumper away from the frame while loosening the nut, thereby keeping the square shank of the carriage bolt engaged in the square hole so it does not spin. This usually only takes you so far... and if it’s the one that goes through the bumper guard you probably found out how easily the square shank dimples the face of the bumper guard inward to where you can’t get it to “bite”. The goal is to get the nut threaded off far enough that you can get a hold of the bolt head with vice grips. The problem with the chrome capped bolts is that the vice grips grip the cap and the bolt spins inside it. So you have to can-open the chrome cap off the bolt. Sometimes you can get the nut off far enough to get pliers under the edge and get one side started like taking off a bottle cap. Sometimes you need to get a cut started with a metal chisel or sharp screw driver, then pic and pry at it until you get it off. Can you tell I’ve removed a junkyard bumper or two? I’ve also been defeated and had to leave bumpers that were giving me too much trouble. Drilling the bolt head might be a better way, but if it’s in the junkyard and you don’t have power you would need a very robust cordless drill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 These are a bugger to get off... I have had some success using a long screw driver or pry bar to pry the bumper away from the frame while loosening the nut, thereby keeping the square shank of the carriage bolt engaged in the square hole so it does not spin. This usually only takes you so far... and if it’s the one that goes through the bumper guard you probably found out how easily the square shank dimples the face of the bumper guard inward to where you can’t get it to “bite”. The goal is to get the nut threaded off far enough that you can get a hold of the bolt head with vice grips. The problem with the chrome capped bolts is that the vice grips grip the cap and the bolt spins inside it. So you have to can-open the chrome cap off the bolt. Sometimes you can get the nut off far enough to get pliers under the edge and get one side started like taking off a bottle cap. Sometimes you need to get a cut started with a metal chisel or sharp screw driver, then pic and pry at it until you get it off. Can you tell I’ve removed a junkyard bumper or two? I’ve also been defeated and had to leave bumpers that were giving me too much trouble. Drilling the bolt head might be a better way, but if it’s in the junkyard and you don’t have power you would need a very robust cordless drill... I have a couple of these bumper bolts I need to deal with myself... I believe the Flareside rear bumper uses the same SS capped bolts as the front bumper. I got two of the four out, but the other two are just spinning in the holes. I'm planning on cutting them off from the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 I have a couple of these bumper bolts I need to deal with myself... I believe the Flareside rear bumper uses the same SS capped bolts as the front bumper. I got two of the four out, but the other two are just spinning in the holes. I'm planning on cutting them off from the inside. Thanks for the input, all. Luckily the truck is in a driveway, so we shall see how my brother's milwuakee impact does with drilling through it. Will remove rosewood pieces today and put em on ebay since nobody here seems to want em. What should I list the set for? I figure 100 for both the door pieces, 150 for the dash bezel, 120 for the radio bezel, and 70 for horn pad? I've never sold anything on ebay so I dont know how to go about this, especially since I dont know the value of this stuff, I pulled those numbers out of thin air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Thanks for the input, all. Luckily the truck is in a driveway, so we shall see how my brother's milwuakee impact does with drilling through it. Will remove rosewood pieces today and put em on ebay since nobody here seems to want em. What should I list the set for? I figure 100 for both the door pieces, 150 for the dash bezel, 120 for the radio bezel, and 70 for horn pad? I've never sold anything on ebay so I dont know how to go about this, especially since I dont know the value of this stuff, I pulled those numbers out of thin air You might be high on those parts, but I don't really deal with those things too often. Perhaps David/1986F150Six can comment since he watches eBay like a hawk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 You might be high on those parts, but I don't really deal with those things too often. Perhaps David/1986F150Six can comment since he watches eBay like a hawk? https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Ford+woodgrain+bezels+1980&_sacat=6028 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-F150-Bronco-Woodgrain-Door-Panel-Inserts-ONLY-RARE-READ/192807582750?hash=item2ce43a3c1e:g:yO4AAOSwg1JcT3cK:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-86-Ford-Pickup-F150-F250-350-Truck-Bronco-Door-Panels-Blue-Woodgrain-Insert/123581245873?hash=item1cc60429b1:g:1P8AAOSw1qhcMWaz:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 You might be high on those parts, but I don't really deal with those things too often. Perhaps David/1986F150Six can comment since he watches eBay like a hawk? https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Ford+woodgrain+bezels+1980&_sacat=6028 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-F150-Bronco-Woodgrain-Door-Panel-Inserts-ONLY-RARE-READ/192807582750?hash=item2ce43a3c1e:g:yO4AAOSwg1JcT3cK:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-86-Ford-Pickup-F150-F250-350-Truck-Bronco-Door-Panels-Blue-Woodgrain-Insert/123581245873?hash=item1cc60429b1:g:1P8AAOSw1qhcMWaz:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true Thanks, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 You might be high on those parts, but I don't really deal with those things too often. Perhaps David/1986F150Six can comment since he watches eBay like a hawk? https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Ford+woodgrain+bezels+1980&_sacat=6028 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-F150-Bronco-Woodgrain-Door-Panel-Inserts-ONLY-RARE-READ/192807582750?hash=item2ce43a3c1e:g:yO4AAOSwg1JcT3cK:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-86-Ford-Pickup-F150-F250-350-Truck-Bronco-Door-Panels-Blue-Woodgrain-Insert/123581245873?hash=item1cc60429b1:g:1P8AAOSw1qhcMWaz:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true thanks brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 thanks brother! Wow! Good info.. I ended up tapping a washer under the cap with a hammer to tighten it up until I get more serious. This will help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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