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removing a rod from a tube

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by CobraTracks, Oct 20, 2011.

  1. CobraTracks
    Joined: Dec 17, 2010
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    Ok I screwed up, now i need help. I was installing some windshield support rods that run from the Model T windshield post to the bottom of the headlight mount on my T Bucket. It is a Speedway item. driver side went good, with a bit of cutting and drilling. It is a rod at the headlight end that slips inside a tube that connects to the window post. Passenger side was tight but I figured if I just push it a bit .... right! Now it is stuck. won't go in any farther and won't come out. I heated it .. still didn't move.
    Any advice?
    Steve
     
  2. F&J
    Joined: Apr 5, 2007
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    Hard to tell with no pics.

    If both ends of the whole setup has an eyelet or bolt hole, I would take it off the car, then bolt one end to somethng that won't move, then use a come-along hooked to the other end. That's all I got :)
     
  3. CobraTracks
    Joined: Dec 17, 2010
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    That was going to be my plan tomorrow that's all I could come up with also.

    Thank you for reinforceing my thoughts.
     
  4. butch27
    Joined: Dec 10, 2004
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    Yeah- We just had the same trouble with the Speedway supports. Finally threaded one part and used a Heim.
     
  5. dana barlow
    Joined: May 30, 2006
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    from Miami Fla.

    Same prob,we had to litely heat out side and cool inside to get it to move after clamping one end in the vise and other with grips. Still marked it up some,but got it apart
     
  6. Is it stainless?If it is it's probably stuck for good.
     
  7. CobraTracks
    Joined: Dec 17, 2010
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    Thank you all, gives me some different ideas to think about.
    Steve
     

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