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06-20-2019, 11:03 AM
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Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Virginia
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Originally Posted by Joe45
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Now, what did that picture ever do to you? 
Seriously, that looks a job for a drill. I don't see any other way to get that out. If you're not replacing what was attached to it, should be able to just use another rivet to reinstall if desired.
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06-20-2019, 11:23 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: AZ
Posts: 478
Year: 2004
Engine: 7.3L Navistar T444e Diesel
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bus-bro
To me, that looks like a rivnut put in the perforated metal. From the picture I can't see that it's connected to the bus itself. What I'm trying to say is that you might not have to remove it to take down the perforated ceiling metal, if that's what you're trying to do.
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It goes through the perforated metal and into a steel part of the bus. It's in there really solid.
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06-20-2019, 11:24 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: AZ
Posts: 478
Year: 2004
Engine: 7.3L Navistar T444e Diesel
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHEESE_WAGON
Now, what did that picture ever do to you?
Seriously, that looks a job for a drill. I don't see any other way to get that out. If you're not replacing what was attached to it, should be able to just use another rivet to reinstall if desired. |
Tried a drill. The anchor thing just spins. Zero effect on it.
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06-20-2019, 12:00 PM
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#24
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Traveling
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Location: Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe45
Tried a drill. The anchor thing just spins. Zero effect on it.
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All of them? Or did you just try one? One or more may be broken from removing what attached to it. Could try cutting them out if that's the case... Blowtorch maybe?
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06-20-2019, 12:05 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Grayson County, VA
Posts: 1,428
Year: 1996
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Maybe try an angle grinder equipped with a flap wheel? Grind it down flush with the ceiling and bob's your uncle.
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06-20-2019, 12:08 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 2,831
Year: 2007
Coachwork: Thomas Built
Chassis: Minotour
Engine: Chevy Express 3500 6.6l
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHEESE_WAGON
All of them? Or did you just try one? One or more may be broken from removing what attached to it. Could try cutting them out if that's the case... Blowtorch maybe?
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Eek!
If you’re not keeping the skin, can’t you just shave them off with an angle grinder?
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06-20-2019, 12:11 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
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Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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May've gotten lost in all the traffic, so again I'll ask: why not hole saw @ the boogers, drop the ceiling, and attack with a sawzall.
My two cents, twice...
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06-20-2019, 12:16 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: AZ
Posts: 478
Year: 2004
Engine: 7.3L Navistar T444e Diesel
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HazMatt
May've gotten lost in all the traffic, so again I'll ask: why not hole saw @ the boogers, drop the ceiling, and attack with a sawzall.
My two cents, twice...
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Glad you re-posted because I missed the first time. That's a great idea!
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06-20-2019, 12:25 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: AZ
Posts: 478
Year: 2004
Engine: 7.3L Navistar T444e Diesel
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew Bru
Maybe try an angle grinder equipped with a flap wheel? Grind it down flush with the ceiling and bob's your uncle.
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That is PRECISELY what I just thought of moments ago. We must have The Force aligned! (not 'the force' from the new, SJW quasi star wars, but The Force from the real Star Wars!)
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06-20-2019, 12:27 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: AZ
Posts: 478
Year: 2004
Engine: 7.3L Navistar T444e Diesel
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Danjo
Eek!
If you’re not keeping the skin, can’t you just shave them off with an angle grinder?
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I think I have four options:
- Angle grinder with flap wheel.
- Hole Cutter.
- Air Chisel.
- Det-Cord
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06-20-2019, 12:39 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 2,831
Year: 2007
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Chassis: Minotour
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe45
I think I have four options:
- Angle grinder with flap wheel.
- Hole Cutter.
- Air Chisel.
- Det-Cord
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I like the hole saw idea
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06-20-2019, 12:55 PM
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#32
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
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Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
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Can I change my vote to det-cord?
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06-20-2019, 01:09 PM
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#33
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
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Engine: DT466/3060
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I didn't realize you didn't care about damaging the panels, if that's the case I would have used a grinder wheel on an angle grinder and been done yesterday.
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06-20-2019, 01:43 PM
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#34
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Picton,Ont, Can.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Danjo
I like the hole saw idea
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How do you stop the pilot bit from turning the nutcert which I guess happened with trying to drill them out? If the pilot bit can't drill thru, then no way the hole saw stays centered.
John
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06-20-2019, 01:50 PM
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#35
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 2,831
Year: 2007
Coachwork: Thomas Built
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Engine: Chevy Express 3500 6.6l
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackJohn
How do you stop the pilot bit from turning the nutcert which I guess happened with trying to drill them out? If the pilot bit can't drill thru, then no way the hole saw stays centered.
John
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Just drill right next to it
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06-20-2019, 02:29 PM
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#36
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: south east BC, close to the Canadian/US border
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C4 ? .....................
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06-20-2019, 02:34 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Central MN
Posts: 191
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Bluebird
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Yes, yes, yes!!!
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06-20-2019, 02:35 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleddgracer
C4 ? .....................
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Need some? When my brother passed away in Calif., I went out to help clear out the house. This was one memento I brought back. My brother was an Art Director in Hollywood and this was a prop from a movie. I was just a bit anxious bringing this in my carry-on bag at the airport.
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06-20-2019, 02:46 PM
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#39
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Traveling
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gustav
Yes, yes, yes!!!
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That's what *SHE* said... *snickers*
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06-20-2019, 03:12 PM
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#40
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Sadly, that was when I asked her if I should leave now...
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