Rusted Body Fasteners

[Volitation]

Question about a new to me Mk3 built in 2007. The clip fasteners that act as the nuts for side body attachment bolts are rusted. I'd like to replace the clips/nuts and examine and inspect the frame attachments for any rust.

If the side fasteners and front and rear bolts are removed, could the body be raised a couple of inched to access the frame attachments? And what's a good source for new clips/nuts?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Jim

[narly1]

They're called speed nuts and you can buy them in stainless steel.

[Volitation]

Thanks, did not know that! Any thoughts on accessing the frame side?

[narly1]

Sorry no, just like you I'm a bit of a newbie as well.

I'm sure somebody will chime in, there's a very helpful community here.

I'm in Canada so I don't know exactly where in the US you would go to buy stainless steel speed nuts...maybe McMaster-Carr? This is where Google is your friend. :)

Earl

[Volitation]

You're right, now that I know what to call them, Google has them everywhere! Doh!

[michael everson]

Just undo the side bolts and pull the body out a bit.
mike

[Volitation]

Thanks Micheal, hopefully that will give me a good enough look at the frame parts without trying to lift the body.