1956 Windwing installation

[albjerryg]

I am trying to install the windwing on my 56 Tbird, The screw is a 1/4" head, which is find but there is no rum to fit a wrench in to get the screw started. any suggestions on how to manage it? Thanks Jerry

 

[Ward 57]

Been there done that. First secure the top hinge Then fit the screws into the bottom hinge before securing. If you don't have a very thin wrench to fit into the recess a pair of needle nose pliers seems to work. The threads on my passenger wind wing mounts were stripped and couldn't tighten but a smattering of J-B weld and careful placement of the screws seemed to solve the problem.

 

[albjerryg]

Been there done that. First secure the top hinge Then fit the screws into the bottom hinge before securing. If you don't have a very thin wrench to fit into the recess a pair of needle nose pliers seems to work. The threads on my passenger wind wing mounts were stripped and couldn't tighten but a smattering of J-B weld and careful placement of the screws seemed to solve the problem.

Ya I kind of thought that would be the way. Thanks

 

[thessler]

I have done this. I took my wrench over to the grinder until it worked. Those tiny wrenches are cheap enough don't worry about modifying one.
Tom

 

[albjerryg]

I got the screws started but don't have a 1/4 " wrench so I just ordered one then I will grind it down. Thanks