[DeTomaso] Arm Rest Removal Problem

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

Ingenious, I will remember this trick

Michael
On Dec 20, 2012 9:31 AM, "Tomas Gunnarsson" <guson at home.se> wrote:

> Jeff,
>
> If you push a short metal tube in the armrest hole you may be able to
> drill away the screw head without damaging the armrest.
>
> Tomas
>
> <-----Ursprungligt Meddelande----->
> From: Jeff Udelson [jefude at yahoo.com]
> Sent: 20/12/2012 2:46:32 PM
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> Subject: [DeTomaso] Arm Rest Removal Problem
>
> Several  years ago I replaced the original nylon bolt retainers with a
> Pantera vendor's metal  rivet on style. Recently I attempted to remove
> the arm rest and discovered that a couple of the bolts will not come
> out. Apparently the pressed in sleeve that serves as the fastener has
> come loose from the base plate and is just spinning.
>
>
> The problem is now how to remove the arm rest bolts ? There is no way to
> get at and cut off the bolt . And I do not think I will be able to
> drill/grind off the bolt's head up inside the armrest.
>
> Any ideas ?
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff
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