RE: IML: 1960 gas tank removal...advice wanted

["DR CHALLENGER" <drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

cut the studs, if you cut the strap u still have studs that the nuts wont 
come off.


> From: "Tom Scott" <shelbyguy@xxxxxxx>
> >
> I went out this morning to replace the gas tank on my 60 4dr with a real 
> nice replacement tank I purchased from Lowell Howe ( Imperial Saviour 
> extrordinaire!!)  I have been soaking the studs/nuts with penetrating oil 
> for about 2 days now.  Didn't matter, can't  get the nuts off.  I tried a 
> nut buster, but not enough room to get it in position.  If I put too much 
> torque on the not, the mounting brackets that are welded onto the frame 
> start twisting.  I don't want to break those tabs off.
> Can anyone comment on the path of least resistance?  I think my options 
> are:
> 1-  cut the straps
> 2-  cut the studs
> I don't know what's easier to get replace, the studs or the straps.  I'm 
> sure somebody has been down this road before.
> Thanx
> Tom
> 60 Crown Southampton.




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