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Project "RESPAWN" - 1972 K5 Blazer

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It's a caged nut that needs to be able to slide vertically and horizontally. You can't just weld in a fixed-position nut.

-G
 
Greg72 said:
Steve,

You can't cut new threads into a stripped hole.... it's already too large.

The best you can do is figure out the existing thread size, then drill and tap a new fine-thread hole one size large and buy a bolt to match....

But since that's not "stock"... you would need to cut an access hole from the inside of that A-pillar and carefully drill out the welds that hold the cagenut assembly and remove it. You can then repair that thread properly (and in the proper thread size) and weld it back in place.

I have some details here that show what the plate looks like. (post 119)

'72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build - !!! THE 2-BAY TANGO... !!!

If you read a few posts on either side of that, you will see where you have to cut for access as well.


-G
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@Greg72 the stripped hole is in the door not the a pillar.
 
6872xtc said:
I can't remember if it's possible, but can you just put a nut on the inside of the door? I know that isn't correct, but lots less hassle. Are you going to pull that bolt ever again? I would make that the deciding factor.
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I was thinking of that if I can get to it, the door will get pulled off for paint but after that probably not.
 
Greg72 said:
It's a caged nut that needs to be able to slide vertically and horizontally. You can't just weld in a fixed-position nut.

-G
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I didn't suggest welding in a nut. Just lock it down once the door is in position. Which could be done after paint is finalized.
 
Could maybe get your hand up there with a wrench to tighten a nut with the inner door panel removed. But I'd just fix it. Cut it open replace the nut and weld it back up.
 
I talked to my metal guy yesterday, he suggested to drill out the nut and then use a longer bolt with new nut and then to weld the new nut to the old one.
 
CK5 said:
I talked to my metal guy yesterday, he suggested to drill out the nut and then use a longer bolt with new nut and then to weld the new nut to the old one.
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That is an interesting solution. I may have to try that on my '54 Buick where the bottom door hinge mounts turned into unthreadable mush.
 
I think so, might have to remove the wing window track first, but looks like it's doable.
 
Finished sanding all the paint drips off from the previous owner, plan on re-rattle canning the whole thing tomorrow, just want to make it presentable again.
 
Pre rattle can

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Looks better all one color. What did you end up doing to prep besides sanding it all down?
 
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