The previous owner butchered the bolt threaded mount welded into the firewall. I have tried unsuccessfully to save it by rethreading it out to a larger size. Thinking of drilling through the firewall and placing a permanent nut on the backside of the firewall. Problem is the gas tank (this is s/n 744) wrapped in fiberglass sits flush against the firewall. Has anyone undone the metal strap that holds the gas tank and moved it backward to allow access to the backside of the firewall? If I can gain access, I will drill through and JB Weld a nut into the firewall allowing me the ability to finally secure the upper bolt. Dont want to attempt to cut the threaded tube out and replace. That seems difficult.
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