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Barry B./ Ma. · 04-11-2019, 03:49 PM

Does anyone know about the(4)shoulder bolts that mount the 51 hood? I have one bolt that is stripped , I bought a set of new bolts but I don't know if they thread into a floating insert or a stationary nut.I think I can remove one bolt at a time but if it is a floating nut it will fall out when I separate the two and it will be trapped and loose behind the bracket My workshop manual is in the storage garage and I can't get to it until May so I would appreciate any suggestions. I have a feeling I have to remove the hood and place it on a blanketed table to replace the shoulder bolts ??? Thanks in advance, Barry B./ Ma.

04-11-2019, 03:49 PM	#1
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	1951 sedan hood brackets Does anyone know about the(4)shoulder bolts that mount the 51 hood? I have one bolt that is stripped , I bought a set of new bolts but I don't know if they thread into a floating insert or a stationary nut.I think I can remove one bolt at a time but if it is a floating nut it will fall out when I separate the two and it will be trapped and loose behind the bracket My workshop manual is in the storage garage and I can't get to it until May so I would appreciate any suggestions. I have a feeling I have to remove the hood and place it on a blanketed table to replace the shoulder bolts ??? Thanks in advance, Barry B./ Ma.