Stubborn screws

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kelloggman
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So I'm in the process of taking apart my z because love tapped someone a while back :tisk: I have all the parts now to replace but I'm running into some stubborn screws. I went out and picked up the grabit for my drill but I'm not getting anywhere with it....any suggestions to get it out so I can drive my car again


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evildky
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it just depends on the indivisual bolt, sometimes vise grips do the trick, other times you need to drill it out, thats the joy of playing with rusty old cars ;)

kelloggman
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sweet thanks. vice grips weren't enough so i went out bought a new drill and drilled it out. next obstacle. it appears that the driver side frame is slightly bent :( best way to straighten it myself or go to a shop.
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evildky
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if by the "frame" you mean the inner fender extension in the pic, most body shops either won't want to mess with it or won't do it to your standard, it's a part not seen when all is assembled so they tend to overlook it, time to practice your hammer dolly technique

kelloggman
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the picture was taken after I used vice grips on it and bent it straight. Should have taken a pic of the radiator support. It has to be off by half an inch. When I get home ill take a picture of that


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