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[lca'73]

Ok, I can't find pictures or the info I need (most likely because nobody has had a problem this unbelievably stupid%)), so if you can help me out that would be great. Some jackwagon from a previous shop got weld happy and covered up my holes in the kick panels for the door straps. I can see where they are, but I need to know if there was a screw clip or nut or anything behind the sheet metal before drilling the holes out.

Thanks!!

 

[NGABronco]

lca, I'm pretty sure the kick panel has a nut behind it, at least new ones do.

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-14030-inner-kick-panel-left.html

Hope this helps!!;D;D

 

[nickgp]

Pretty easy fix. Drill holes and use nutserts.

 

[Bferrari]

Don't know if this helps, looks like mine were only holes drilled into the sheet metal and self tapping screws ....?????

 

[lca'73]

Don't know if this helps, looks like mine were only holes drilled into the sheet metal and self tapping screws ....?????

Thanks NGA and nickgp. Bferrari that's what I thought I remembered, but wasn't sure. It's been so many months since I took it all apart.

Definitely an easy fix, just was hoping to preserve whatever might be behind there rather than having to replace, so I thought I'd ask before getting too frisky with the drill. ;D

 

[englewoodcowboy]

My 73 had self tapping screws from the factory, the new Dynacorn panels have nuts welded in.

 

[NGABronco]

lca, there's a threaded phillips head bolt, just like in the door end, that holds that end on to the kick panel. I'd play with small drill bits to start???
Good Luck!!!


http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-18426-door-strap-phillips-kit-66-77-both-doors-.html

 

[cldonley]

My 69 has self tapping screws from the factory.

 

[jmangi62]

I had to replace both on my 70,got them from Tom's and they have nuts welded on them,nice quality parts,