47 Coupe Tom Posted July 21, 2021 Report Posted July 21, 2021 Hi guys - in order to continue wet-sanding/buffing out the paint, I'd like to remove the PLYMOUTH script and the shield on the nose. Even with a LED flashlight I can't tell if these are held on by threaded studs, or push on trim nuts from behind. My eyesight doesn't help. Most of the other trim is more obvious to me, but I would really like to NOT break anything if possible. Is there ANY access below the hood release mechanism panel to get to the PLYMOUTH lettering? Thanks in advance! Tom Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 21, 2021 Report Posted July 21, 2021 the script I have on hand here are threaded studs....access, cannot say as I disassembled my car for refurbish...I know I did not remove my script till after the tie plate was off the vehicle. Quote
47 Coupe Tom Posted July 21, 2021 Author Report Posted July 21, 2021 Thanks, Plymouthy - at least I know what I am dealing with then. Any hint as to the nut size? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 21, 2021 Report Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) sorry...I did not record that data.....am thinking 5/16 but as stated...that is only my thought....I do recall using stainless hardware on the refit...which is 5/16 I know. EDIT now that you have me thinking more on this...I recall a bit of difficulty trying to remove the script while in place as the bolts that are used to mount all the panels in this area are offering up interference of getting to the the script retainers. Edited July 21, 2021 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
47 Coupe Tom Posted July 21, 2021 Author Report Posted July 21, 2021 Thanks again. I had a feeling it might be fiddly. I can't imagine they put these on before the rest of the nose was assembled - but who knows? Tom Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 21, 2021 Report Posted July 21, 2021 the shape of the tie piece is such the outer nuts are almost inside the bevel (inward angle) of the edges where there are two bolts that will be close to those outer script nuts... Quote
47 Coupe Tom Posted July 21, 2021 Author Report Posted July 21, 2021 Sounds like I'll be heating up another wrench and bending it all to heck... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 21, 2021 Report Posted July 21, 2021 I grabbed a bunch of plastic tool boxes at the Dollar Tree and I use these for the special cut, bent, fabricated tools for each of the cars here and set them aside so hopefully one day when in need, I will know where they are. Seems each vehicle has a couple special items fabricated/modified to do a particular job... Quote
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