Cutlass header panel bolts/stud removal help

[Oldsdank81]

Swapping panels for a better condition one of the same year. The newer panel is missing a few of the mounting studs. Is the a way to remove them without damage to mount on my new panel?

Thanks for any input

 

[81Regal]

The studs screw into the header panel. Use a couple of nuts to prevent damage to the threads when trying to remove the stud.

 

[Oldsdank81]

I appreciate the reply. Worked like a charm, just had to put a little muscle on it.


The stud pictured is for the top two mounting points. Is it something I could find in auto parts or hardware store?

 

[Injectedcutty]

I appreciate the reply. Worked like a charm, just had to put a little muscle on it.


The stud pictured is for the top two mounting points. Is it something I could find in auto parts or hardware store?

Unfortunately, i don't believe so. There is a slight possibility auveco might have something like them, or scavenging for a cutlass in the junkyard would be an idea.

 

[wonderboy24]

i went to my local hardware store and got bolts with the same thread pattern for my cutlass. just take it with you so they can match it up.

 

[Oldsdank81]

i went to my local hardware store and got bolts with the same thread pattern for my cutlass. just take it with you so they can match it up.

And then just screw the bolt trough the mount into the header, now why didn't I think of that. Appreciate the info

 

[L67ss]

Just curious....what kinda condition is the old header in?

 

[wonderboy24]

And then just screw the bolt trough the mount into the header, now why didn't I think of that. Appreciate the info

yeppers thats how i have mine

 

[Injectedcutty]

yeppers thats how i have mine

Duh...what the heck was i thinking earlier? Thats a way simpler idea. If I'm not mistaken, the bolts that hold the license plate frame to the rear are the same size.

 

[wonderboy24]

Duh...what the heck was i thinking earlier? Thats a way simpler idea. If I'm not mistaken, the bolts that hold the license plate frame to the rear are the same size.

yep but the bolts i got were double spline like the ends of the originals