Dustmite
08-20-2012, 10:39 AM
I am restoring my 69 CA160 and have been lurking on the forum for some time learning as I go. I have a need for advice as I seem to be stumped on the simpliest of items. The parts manual does not seem to even identify the chrome strip.
In removing the original seat cover I find that the 6mm nuts holding the chrome strip on do not want to come off. I have gotten only one of them off and from the looks of it the bolt head sits in a channel on the inside of the strip. The entire bolt turn with the nut. My first thought is to apply vice grips to the strip to hold the bolt in place, but I don't want to damage the strip. I see others have successfully mastered this task and am in need of guidance before I do irrepairable harm to either my ego or the strip. Any trick of the trade would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill
In removing the original seat cover I find that the 6mm nuts holding the chrome strip on do not want to come off. I have gotten only one of them off and from the looks of it the bolt head sits in a channel on the inside of the strip. The entire bolt turn with the nut. My first thought is to apply vice grips to the strip to hold the bolt in place, but I don't want to damage the strip. I see others have successfully mastered this task and am in need of guidance before I do irrepairable harm to either my ego or the strip. Any trick of the trade would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill