vent window dilemna

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by denisf, Nov 28, 2012.

  1. denisf

    denisf Member

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    Ok I was able to remove the driver vent window with little trouble. The passenger window "division channel lower attachment bolt is kicking my butt. As I attempt to loosen the bolt the entire channel turns, so little torque on the bolt.

    Any creative ideas?
     
  2. DeadZoneTruckin

    DeadZoneTruckin Member

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    That's pretty common.

    You can fit a crescent wrench or small vice grips inside the door & tighten it up on the channel to prevent the channel from twisting when you crank on the lower mounting bolt.
     
  3. denisf

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    thanks

    I was thinking about getting another tool in there. I face two dilemmas, one my arms are short and think. I may try going from the top access with the crescent and then the bottom with the ratchet. I douched it with penetrating fluid yesterday. Thanks!
     
  4. vwnate1

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    Some of my favorite tools are thin Crescent Wrenches I found used in Pawn/Thrift Shops , never Chinese , occasionally Japanese or German , they're very helpful in situations like you have now .

    I also have some really old thin open end wrenches I use for the same purpose : holding recessed or limited access things .
     
  5. denisf

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    Love tools

    Thanks, having a variety of tools does seem to be the secret.
     
  6. Bill Hanlon

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    I have a set of open end wrenches made for Teletype Corporation back in the 40s thru 60s that are REALLY thin. They vary from 5/16" to 3/4". The 3/4" is only about 1/8" thick. I don't use them often, but when I need them they are about the only thing that will work.
     

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