Removed Cross-Over Plate 66 Stang

[SCHOONER]

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Here is the area the CrossOver Plate covered. It was attached to both sides of the ReInforcement Pans.

As you can see I won't be able to re-attached the CrossOver Plate after I'm done installing the new Inner Rocker Panel.

Here's NO PLACE 4 me to get into the ReInforcement Pan to secure the nuts that go into the bolts

How am I going to get the nut to attach to the bolts to hold the Plate back into its original place with cutting an openning into both ReInforcement Pan

I don't know of any other way to do this. Unless you guys can come-up with a better idea or suggestion (my hat is off to you guys)

Even if I have to cut-away to get the nut back on their bolts to secure the CrossOver Plate that will be O.K. 2.

That's it guys
GOD BLESS

Schooner

 

[mr-fixit]

The lower seat ReInforcement Pan should be threaded for the bolts that mount the plate, no nut is needed. Are yours stripped out, or are the old bolts broken off?

 

[reenmachine]

He broke the heads off of all 6 bolts...

Schooner, you need to post these updates and clarifications in your original thread about this issue. When you start a new thread every time nobody knows what you're talking about and what the context is.

As best I can tell, it looks like the broken off bolts are still in the nuts which are part of the floor. If this is the case, you need to carefully drill those broken bolts out. Soak the area in penetrating oil, and start with a 1/8" drill bit as close to centered on the broken bolt as possible. Then start stepping up drill sizes. This often breaks the broken bolt loose so you can twist it out with a pliers. If not, once your drill bit gets close to the actual size of the bolt you'll be able to remove it. Try really hard to minimize damaging the threads in those nuts. After the broken piece is out, run a tap through the threads in the nuts and you should be good to go. Just take your time and it'll turn out OK.

You'd be better off leaving the crossover plate off altogether than fastening it on in such a way that it cannot be later removed.

Also, clean all that gunk off the bottom of the car before welding the new floor pans in or the welds will be no good.