removal rear body shield bolted between the fenders

[Irish7]

This apron looks like it is screwed into the frame as well. I need to remove it and get a broken bolt out that supports the spare tire mount. Does anyone have great techniques? These screws will not turn and I don't want to strip the slotted heads.

Thank you

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Wow, I have read this several times now and I apologize but I STILL cannot visualize what part you are speaking of. Can you start by telling us what year & body style you are working on please? Does your vehicle have side-mounts or a rear spare??

BTW welcome to Fordbarn!!

[jw hash]

first what body style are you working on. you say the screws go into the frame or are they going into the body, I do not know of any screws in the rear panel that go into the frame .are you restoring the car, it makes a big deference on how you go about getting the screws out.

[Randy in ca]

Sounds like the rear valence panel on a Fordor ("rear body shield bolted between the fenders"). Other than attaching to the fenders, I can't remember what else held them in place - could be different from one year/model to another also (?).

[Ed Wendell]

Irish7,

Had the same problem with the slotted screws on the windshield. I used an air rivet gun with a screwdriver bit and a handle on the side ti turn it.
Get some of those screwdriver bits from a hammer impact screwdriver. Cut off the point of a a chisel, weld on a socket that the screwdriver bits fit in. Weld a handle on the side. As you hammer on the screw, turn the handle.

Ed

[somethingspecial]

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Irish7 sounds like my Sw town sedan in the rear if can remember there are also three bolts between the rear fenders that holds the rear valance on. Behind the valance are called clinch or D nuts that are attached to the body itself Those slotted screws screw in to those .

[machine girl]

Its screwed to the upper body and bolted to the fenders,the upper screws are always a problem you will break them off, drill and tap time, WISH YOU WOULD READ BEFORE YOU CHIME IN . HE SAYS REAR BODY SHIELD.