<VV> Clutchead Bolts question

[Mike Clark]

Harry that's a great looking truck.  I wish mine looked that good.

As for the clutch heads, yes Snap On has this socket, and you can also find 
a set of clutch head sockets at tool shows, or car shows that have vendor 
areas.  That's where I got mine.  A whole set was something like 12 bucks. 
There are different size clutch heads throughout the truck.

I've found that removing these isn't any different than removing regular 
screws.  A good dose of penetrant, maybe a little heat, and lots of 
patience.  If you decide to keep the clutch heads and the head isn't too 
torn up, clean up the threads, chase the nutplates, and voila, a factory 
restoration of that bolt.  I think it adds character.  Some of them won't 
come out for nothing, so then you get out the tools of mass destruction and 
drill off the head and use an easy out for the shank.  By the way, "easy 
out" is a glaring misnomer.


Mike Clark
61 Rampside
Stockbridge, Georgia




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>> OK, guess I cannot attach pictures. But it does not matter, I found my
>> answer. They are clutch head bolts. Now I just need to find where to buy
>> sockets!
>> Harry