Date:         Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:27:06 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: CAn't take it off!!
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I had mine burned off, didn't hurt any fiberglass. But I took it to
someone who knew what he was doing. Seems like if that hadn't worked I
was going to take an angle grinder to the frame member and open the
bottom so I could grab or jam the nut and have the bottom welded later.

Out of curiosity, which nut came loose?

Jim


On Feb 13, 2006, at 1:23 PM, Doug F wrote:

> I would "grind" it off with some wet rags to cool the metal and not
> melt the
> fiberglass.
>
> A torch and painted fiberglass not a good mix.
>
> But you might be much better with a torch than I am.
> I find them fantastic for setting everything including myself on fire.
>
> Doug
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Zoltan" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 11:03 PM
> Subject: CAn't take it off!!
>
>
> I got this fiberglass bumper on the back and can't take it off.  That
> big
> bolt that holds the bracket is spinning.  I guess, spot welded nut got
> loose
> and now I don't know what is best to do other than cutting off the
> head with
> the torch.
> Any ideas?
> Zoltan
>