72Jimmy 1st attempt at rust removal

[PD1292]

I have another question now, There is a mount on the inside of the rear bedside that attaches to the removable top, it is threaded into a nut that just spins in the bedside and does not allow the bolt to come out. Is this the way it should be or should i be able to take that bolt out. I have tried to attach some vice grips to it but it wont turn out.
thanks Barry.

[thor]

Originally Posted by PD1292

I have another question now, There is a mount on the inside of the rear bedside that attaches to the removable top, it is threaded into a nut that just spins in the bedside and does not allow the bolt to come out. Is this the way it should be or should i be able to take that bolt out. I have tried to attach some vice grips to it but it wont turn out.
thanks Barry.

I've always left that metal piece attached to my hardtop when I've taken it off. I agree with Drunkbus - weld the nut and remove the bolt.

[PD1292]

Well I could not get the bolts to come out so i had to cut them off and pull out the, i guess it was some kind of rivet nut. it left large holes where the nut was supposed to be. Ill try to weld either a nut or a thick piece of flat stock and tap it.