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Ole Lou · 03-11-2015, 02:32 PM

Having trouble getting screws out to disasemble windshield frame on 32 5-window. Have soaked off and on for months with kroil and blaster. Have tapped, hammered and even used a small hand held impact to no avail
Any other suggestions

rockfla · 03-11-2015, 02:45 PM

Sometimes I find that if you try tightening them to get It to move they will break loose. Then loosen it, worth a try if you haven't already

Krylon32 · 03-11-2015, 02:48 PM

As a last resort, drill and re tap.

L head fan · 03-11-2015, 09:46 PM

You might try soaking the frame in a molasses bath. (1 part molasses and 8 parts water). This solution is used to remove rust and I have used it very successfully. Usually, all bolts are easily removed after soaking for 2 weeks. Frame will be rust free also! Pressure wash to remove the molasses residue, and use some After Blast from Eastwood to keep the cleaned metal from flash rusting. GOOD LUCK!

tradin-tin · 03-15-2015, 08:38 AM

Heat the screw with a small torch to expand it, once cool it should come loose.

32 ford barn · 03-15-2015, 11:46 PM

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I would drill and retap. I have done this a few times with excellent results. Jim

jerseyboy · 03-16-2015, 12:05 PM

I second the molasses! I have been able to free up many parts with this method.

Make sure you use feed grade, I bought a jug of molasses that is used to lure deer.

Keep V-8ing and 4-banging!

03-11-2015, 02:32 PM	#1
Ole Lou Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 239	32 Windshield frame disassemble Having trouble getting screws out to disasemble windshield frame on 32 5-window. Have soaked off and on for months with kroil and blaster. Have tapped, hammered and even used a small hand held impact to no avail Any other suggestions

03-11-2015, 02:45 PM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,946	Re: 32 Windshield frame disassemble Sometimes I find that if you try tightening them to get It to move they will break loose. Then loosen it, worth a try if you haven't already

03-11-2015, 02:48 PM	#3
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,470	Re: 32 Windshield frame disassemble As a last resort, drill and re tap.

03-11-2015, 09:46 PM	#4
L head fan Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MA Posts: 27	Re: 32 Windshield frame disassemble You might try soaking the frame in a molasses bath. (1 part molasses and 8 parts water). This solution is used to remove rust and I have used it very successfully. Usually, all bolts are easily removed after soaking for 2 weeks. Frame will be rust free also! Pressure wash to remove the molasses residue, and use some After Blast from Eastwood to keep the cleaned metal from flash rusting. GOOD LUCK!

03-15-2015, 08:38 AM	#5
tradin-tin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vincent Alabama Posts: 7	Re: 32 Windshield frame disassemble Heat the screw with a small torch to expand it, once cool it should come loose.

03-15-2015, 11:46 PM	#6
32 ford barn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norcal Posts: 125	Re: 32 Windshield frame disassemble Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would drill and retap. I have done this a few times with excellent results. Jim

03-16-2015, 12:05 PM	#7
jerseyboy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northwest CT Posts: 503	Re: 32 Windshield frame disassemble I second the molasses! I have been able to free up many parts with this method. Make sure you use feed grade, I bought a jug of molasses that is used to lure deer. Keep V-8ing and 4-banging! __________________ She just don't have the appetite For gas somehow, And Dad, I got four carburetors Hooked up on it now. I tried to hook another To see if I'd do a little good, But ain't no place to put it 'Less I perforate the hood. Wanted, lower side sections of 32 radiator cowl.