it looks like there's a slot for a fat bladed screwdriver up in there,maybe you can loosen the mirrors pedestal from there? or maybe thats what
puts pressure on the nut? Schuyler 62 Dodge Dart 440 wagon w/ Poly 318 <http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-wrobel62.html>FYI - I Do the Decal designs for the Poly head 318 and more! email me with your needs -
<sky62@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Aug 8, 2009, at 1:23 PM, 62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
All the Cresent wenches I've looked at are way to bulky (even with theradio removed),, I can't seem to find an offest or open end wrench thatbig I did order a 1-3/8 inch socket from Sears, but I didn't pay attention it's 12 point, instead if 6 point.. I sprayed the nut with BP Blaster hoping it would soften up enough to turn by hand, but no luck (maybe I'm just a weeny ;) spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:How about a long-handled crescent wench? Or an extra deep offset wrench?Another option is to remove the radio so you have a better access. Lastresort. Thanks, Gary H. -----Original Message-----here's some pics of my frustration... http://www.timelesstransport.com/dashpad-install/ Rich Kinsley wrote:You're good with pictures. Can you send a pic of the area? I wasthinking they might have a tool like you use on doors to use for the mirror. I think maybe you could make one from some 1/8" steel? It'd be an interesting challenge. Also if you have that socket maybe you could cut a thin piece from the socket and have it welded to a thin piece of steel. Let's see what it looks like. I always like to make custom tools:-) Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies----Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks!'62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html.
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