65 Cutlass hood nut fix

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Old Mar 28, 2018 | 12:43 AM
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65 Cutlass hood nut fix

The nut on the bottom side just spins so how do I fix it ? I was thinking to drill a hole and put a screw in so the nut does not turn. I'm not taking the hood off as its just me doing it. Any quick fix other than mine. HELP !!!
Old Mar 28, 2018 | 05:23 AM
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I've been known to weld the nut in place centered in the hinge slot.
Old Mar 28, 2018 | 05:25 PM
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No welder
Old Mar 28, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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drill a small hole in the sheet metal against the side of the nut,2 sides if possible.should work as long as the threads are good so it doesn't bind
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 01:44 PM
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Right now the bolt is stuck in the nut so I'll try that. It just keeps spinning.
Old Mar 31, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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I replaced the hinge on the driver side as it was not working good. Now I started the motor up and it is missing then I found a Vac. leak and fixed it. Work next on the pass side hinge.
Old Apr 17, 2018 | 11:20 AM
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Drilled a hole into the hinge and hood and put a sheet metal bolt in and is holding good. fixed the miss it was the float level. now to get the brakes going on bleeding.
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