Loosening Body Mount Bolts & Parking Brake Cable - Chevelle DIY Restomod Ep 15

Join us in this episode of our DIY 1970 Chevy Chevelle restomod series as we dive into loosing body bushings on a classic GM A-Body prior to replacing them! Learn if pre-soaking works, locate them on your 1970 Chevelle, Pontiac GTO, Buick GS, or Oldsmobile Cutlass 442, and loosen body mount bolts without breaking them or the caged nuts. This detailed tutorial shows you step-by-step how to safely loosen the body mount bolts and includes how to create enough slack in the parking brake cable so you can lift the body off the frame. Perfect for classic car restoration enthusiasts and DIY mechanics, this video is packed with practical advice for your restomod project. Whether you're restoring a Chevy Chevelle, upgrading to polyurethane bushings, or tackling a frame-off restoration, our clear visuals and pro tips ensure success. Subscribe for more classic car restoration tutorials, restomod how-to guides, and GM A-Body repair tips. Hit the bell icon to follow our 1970 Chevelle restomod build series!

Keywords: 1970 Chevy Chevelle, body bushing replacement, classic car restoration, restomod, GM A-Body, Pontiac GTO, Buick GS, Oldsmobile 442, DIY car repair, body mount bolts, polyurethane bushings, frame-off restoration, parking brake cable, classic car DIY, Chevelle restomod, automotive restoration.
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Chapters:
00:00 Breaking Body Mount Bolts Loose
10:48 Parking Brake Cable

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Body Saw: got at Harbor Freight
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Hammer and Dolly: Harbor Freight
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