<VV> Clutchead Bolts question

[Ron]

I found that you can grab the outside of the head with a vise grip wrench 
and loosen them.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Clark" <mclark67 at charter.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Clutchead Bolts question


> Harry that's a great looking truck.  I wish mine looked that good.
>
> As for the clutch heads, yes Snap On has this socket, and you can also 
> find
> a set of clutch head sockets at tool shows, or car shows that have vendor
> areas.  That's where I got mine.  A whole set was something like 12 bucks.
> There are different size clutch heads throughout the truck.
>
> I've found that removing these isn't any different than removing regular
> screws.  A good dose of penetrant, maybe a little heat, and lots of
> patience.  If you decide to keep the clutch heads and the head isn't too
> torn up, clean up the threads, chase the nutplates, and voila, a factory
> restoration of that bolt.  I think it adds character.  Some of them won't
> come out for nothing, so then you get out the tools of mass destruction 
> and
> drill off the head and use an easy out for the shank.  By the way, "easy
> out" is a glaring misnomer.
>
>
> Mike Clark
> 61 Rampside
> Stockbridge, Georgia
>
>
>
>
>>
>>> OK, guess I cannot attach pictures. But it does not matter, I found my
>>> answer. They are clutch head bolts. Now I just need to find where to buy
>>> sockets!
>>> Harry
>
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