68 armrest removal

68coupe · 02-03-2005, 09:56 AM

I am trying to remove the armrests in my 68 coupe. Does anyone know what fasteners are used to hold them on the door? They look like hex bolts, but I can't seem to find a socket that fits.

Kisner · 02-03-2005, 12:50 PM

They are hex bolts. You'll need an extension, but don't remember the size socket - believe it's around 1/2" though.

68coupe · 02-03-2005, 01:07 PM

I thought it looked like a 3/8" socket. That is the biggest socket I can get in there, but it doesn't fit the bolt. I don't think I can get a bigger socket in there cause the 3/8" gets stuck in the foam, and I have to pull it out with needle nose pliers.

6T9PONY · 02-03-2005, 01:10 PM

I believe it was a 3/8" hex bolt on both of my '69s, also. I had to use a 1/4"-drive ratchet though so the socket was smaller...compared to a 3/8"-drive version.

68coupe · 02-03-2005, 01:32 PM

Yea, I am using a 1/4" drive, but still can't seem to get it. I guess I will just have to try harder.

Kisner · 02-04-2005, 10:31 AM

Thinking back on it I believe you're correct on the 3/8" size, but I do remember finding my socket screw driver was the easiest, but it still was a tight fit and I had to move it around and struggle slightly getting the socket out of the opening when I put them back on.

02-03-2005, 09:56 AM	#1
68coupe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	68 armrest removal I am trying to remove the armrests in my 68 coupe. Does anyone know what fasteners are used to hold them on the door? They look like hex bolts, but I can't seem to find a socket that fits.

02-03-2005, 12:50 PM	#2
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	Re: 68 armrest removal They are hex bolts. You'll need an extension, but don't remember the size socket - believe it's around 1/2" though.

02-03-2005, 01:07 PM	#3
68coupe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	Re: 68 armrest removal I thought it looked like a 3/8" socket. That is the biggest socket I can get in there, but it doesn't fit the bolt. I don't think I can get a bigger socket in there cause the 3/8" gets stuck in the foam, and I have to pull it out with needle nose pliers.

02-03-2005, 01:10 PM	#4
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Re: 68 armrest removal I believe it was a 3/8" hex bolt on both of my '69s, also. I had to use a 1/4"-drive ratchet though so the socket was smaller...compared to a 3/8"-drive version.

02-03-2005, 01:32 PM	#5
68coupe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	Re: 68 armrest removal Yea, I am using a 1/4" drive, but still can't seem to get it. I guess I will just have to try harder.

02-04-2005, 10:31 AM	#6
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	Re: 68 armrest removal Thinking back on it I believe you're correct on the 3/8" size, but I do remember finding my socket screw driver was the easiest, but it still was a tight fit and I had to move it around and struggle slightly getting the socket out of the opening when I put them back on.

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