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04-27-2009, 02:12 AM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
Let the bolt cool on its own, this is a before and after.
 This a comparison with a new bolt out of the box, "upper bolt" and our restored original bolt lower. 
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04-27-2009, 02:17 AM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
For around $4.00 and 2-3 hours on the weekend, you can easily restore your underhood body hardware. I thought this type of post might be informative to some, A "How To Post" if this is the kind of stuff you like please chime in, if not well I just wont do it again.....
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04-27-2009, 02:59 AM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
I think it's a great idea. Do more, do more!!!
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04-27-2009, 04:05 AM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
Good info. Probably best to use the propane torch vs. the oxy/acetylene? If you overheat the bolts could you possibly compromise the strength?
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04-27-2009, 05:03 AM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
These bolts are not torqued very high. They are just compressing the body mount rubbers. They really are not getting much stress at all considering their number and size.
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04-27-2009, 05:42 PM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
I agree with you on these particular bolts Keith. I just wondered about other bolts in 'hi stress' applications.
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04-27-2009, 05:33 AM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
[ QUOTE ]
Good info. Probably best to use the propane torch vs. the oxy/acetylene? If you overheat the bolts could you possibly compromise the strength? [/ QUOTE ] Oxygen-Acetylene will heat the bolt quite fast, you would anneal it greatly. (Kinda like sitting in the sun in the desert) the pores in the skin will be very open, also the burn from the torch will effect the finish, Hardness will depend on curing. With propane you will anneal it enough to pull oil in for the finish needed, If you were to rockwell test it, it would be just slightly harder than original using this method.
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04-27-2009, 03:01 PM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
Great thread! I was just going to redo my bolts, again! I glass bead and paint mine. Cast blast was OK, but not perfect. I was going to go with flat black next, but am going with this method now! thanks!
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04-27-2009, 04:43 PM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
Looks like a good idea....it would be helpful when cleaning up driver/survivor components to keep an older patina. I will try this on the next batch of hardware.
wilma
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04-27-2009, 08:27 PM
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Re: Body Bolt Resto A simple How To
Good post Jeffrey. Thanks!
 How do your bolts (using yr process) stand up to moisture in the air. For example, does the absorption of the oil create a barrier or some how improve protection of the bolt from rust?
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