broke body mount bolts

gboy09

Daily Driver
Mar 22, 2009
25
0
0
the rear body mount bolts broke off on my 78 malibu. body is completly off frame. need some info on how i should remove them. when i turn the bolt the hole thing turns.. i dont want to drill them out unless i have to. any info would help. please and thank you.
 

44-bu

Amateur Racer
Jun 26, 2011
117
0
16
Harbor Beach, MI
the cage nut retainer is broke. from the top side you will have to cut the metal with a cutoff wheel. you can cut three sides of a box shape then fold the section back like a tin can. this will give access to the cage nut. or another option is to get a two inch metal hole saw then drill out the sheet metal on the top side to give access. then get a two inch body plug to fill the hole if you don't have access to a welder.
 

gboy09

Daily Driver
Thread starter
Mar 22, 2009
25
0
0
how would i get to the top side of the bolt? im unable to get in the trunk due not having a key. thank you for the info!!
 

44-bu

Amateur Racer
Jun 26, 2011
117
0
16
Harbor Beach, MI
that is a good question. i've never had that happen. i think you would have to drill out the lock cylinder then you should be able to put a slotted screwdriver in the opening to turn the latch to open the trunk. if there is a better/easier way, maybe someone else will chime in to explain. good luck!!
 

Doober

Moderator
Jun 2, 2003
14,704
1
38
Catalina, AZ
www.cardomain.com
It's been a long time, I can't remember for sure, but can't you go through the back seat opening with a long extension to unbolt the latch? Should be 2 10mm or 13mm head bolts.
 

79Landau

Frequent Racer
Aug 28, 2005
372
0
0
Delhi Ontario,Canada
you can go in from the back seat but just take a straight screw driver and put in it where the lock goes thoough and turn it.
 

gboy09

Daily Driver
Thread starter
Mar 22, 2009
25
0
0
thats what i figured. i have the body on jack stands now so hopefully it dont try to tip over on me. haha thanks again everybody. much appreciated.
 

MalibuRacing.com Gear

Stickers & Shirts!!