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Technical Board => Restoration Help => Topic started by: philby26 on January 18, 2010, 10:15:49 PM



Title: guard removal
Post by: philby26 on January 18, 2010, 10:15:49 PM
hi all
I'm after some suggestion on how to get my guard off to do some repairs
what parts do i take off. Does the grill have to come out first? etc
or would it be easy do it on the car? my mate that is going to do it says it would be easier
with it off especially the rear peace
 
it needs a head light panel and a Top rear section fitted


Title: Re: guard removal
Post by: TTV6FC on January 19, 2010, 10:46:08 PM
Generally don"t need to take the grille out but there are a lot of bolts which attach the guard to the grille.You also need to undo the light harnesses,the outer bumper bolts and the three bolts in behind the drivers side kick panel.All the others are fairly obvious.Cheers,Jamie.


Title: Re: guard removal
Post by: steamman on January 25, 2010, 09:38:53 PM
Dont forget the bolt from hell, right up in the top corner of the guard at the rear. ;)
Cheers
Deano.


Title: Re: guard removal
Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on January 25, 2010, 09:43:58 PM
What you talkin about Willis? My bolt from hell as you eloquently describe only took me 3 hours and unable to stand straight since.


Title: Re: guard removal
Post by: steamman on January 26, 2010, 10:38:40 AM
Well maybe its a bit higher up than hell, but its definitely related ::)
Cheers
Deano


Title: Re: guard removal
Post by: philby26 on January 26, 2010, 10:49:19 AM
Thanks guys
 I haven't tackled it yet but that bolt got me concerned now
will have a look soon
cheers Phil


Title: Re: guard removal
Post by: mcl1959 on January 26, 2010, 06:04:54 PM
The easiest way to remove the bolt is to get out your old cheap and nasty 3/8 drive socket set. The extension bar with socket JUST fits past the door hinge bracket and will remove the bolt nicely.
You do have to be lying on your back though to see where you are going. :P
A 1/2 inch drive extension wont fit.

Ken


Title: Re: guard removal
Post by: fe350chev on March 22, 2011, 05:09:34 PM
Ha ha, now i know why its the bolt from hell, the drivers side on mine was on an angle and i broke 2 1/4 inck unis getting it out. taking off the door made it easier.