My 70 beetle's running boards were falling off. Got a new pair then discovered several bolts were either twisted off or the nuts were gone, leaving ~5 X 10 mm slot. I don't see a way of getting a nut started on the inside, n haven't found any repair kits.
Got a fix? I'm not above drilling and taping a 10mm hole if that's what it'll take. Sheet metal screws ( body isn't very thick)?
Thanx chuck
This shows what you are up against:
How about toggle bolts??
Speedy Jim
howzabouts some drywall anchor bolts :D
What always works for me on most rusted nuts and bolts is to spray them with pb blaster and hit them with a bigger hammer. (it also works great on lugs that have been on for 20 yrs.)
If you take a punch and hit the center very hard, when you screw into them the broken bolt will com out.
I do have to tap a few but not often.
Mario Vintage Werks resto
What an excellent solution!! Bravo.
The trade name is "Rivnut" and looks like:
I have seen those years ago, but the kit I saw was cheap chinese junk, I didn't care to try.
These look better, and Böllhoff is a good brand.
Jan
It comes with an expansive tool
I think you mean this
-- Arrie
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That's another type of anchor thing. The company linked above makes those for softer materials, like fiberglass etc.
The chinese stuff was exactly like the solid round rivets on the page above. Made of aluminum.
Jan
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