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tips and tricks to a good restoration => tips and tricks => Topic started by: gpw1942 on May 19, 2016, 05:53:32 AM

Title: Armor screws tool
Post by: gpw1942 on May 19, 2016, 05:53:32 AM

Does anyone have any recommendations on what to use to unscrew old rusted armor screws.
I have been using drag link sockets, but they keep breaking. Yes, Craftsman brand.
Maybe another brand is better?
Thoughts?

Title: Re: Armor screws tool
Post by: woodwalker on May 19, 2016, 06:10:01 AM

I fabricated one out of cut armor L shaped if it broke I just made a new tip

Title: Re: Armor screws tool
Post by: steve-0 on May 19, 2016, 11:53:41 AM

i still have some of these for sale

http://www.ebay.com/itm/halftrack-scout-car-armor-screw-removal-tool-ww2-military-g102-/231461804641

Title: Re: Armor screws tool
Post by: steve1973 on May 20, 2016, 12:32:39 AM

To start having a helper makes a big difference. One person to hold the screw end and the other tackles the nut. For the screw end I use a large screw driver socket set from Harbor Freight. They work great and if they break you can exchange them for a new one like Craftsman does. Yes, they do break but do work well. For the nut end I will soak with PB Blaster for a bit then heat them up with a small torch. I use an air impact gun to get the nut off and that usually does the trick. For the stubborn ones I use an air chisel and cut the nut off. If you need replacement armor bolts I have them new for sale. Just PM me your needs.   

Steve A.

Title: Re: Armor screws tool
Post by: emptyhead on May 22, 2016, 05:50:37 AM

I went with Steve or outer my tool doesn't look anywhere near as good as his stuff but having that weight ther makes a big difference when you have the impact gun on the bolt. I have gotten 90% of the bolts off with the steve type tool. The rest split or cut.