Belly pan fitting bolts & nuts and any help/hints

[46ob]

Hi all,
I'm replacing the old fittings on my belly pan(81' 350lc 4L0) and have fitted 25mm p clips-but my old bolts are too long(i was using a thicker fitting clamps before)-what's the right length m6 bolt to order with dome nuts?.
I always find its a bit of a job to get it back on-is there any bolt/nut/clip combination or tips that makes it easier to remove & replace?-i'm putting the bolt head & washer on the inside & the nut/washer on the outside but getting it to tighten up is great fun.I'm trying to compress the clip,get the thread through the hole then get a spanner in to hold the bolt head on the inside,then at the same time get the washer & nut on and tightened up on the outside- its causing a far bit of swearing when its attempted to be honest...the rear clips are the worse and my fingers are not 10 inches long!
Thanks in advance.

[fletche36]

spire clips... thats the only way. its the equivalent of another hand with long fingers helping you. Just fit your p clip on the frame with the spire clip on it and its a 2 min job.

[oldelsieboy]

Secure the 4 p clips in position on the frame with a bolt passed through from the inside and fix with a nut, stretch the belly pan over the bolts and fix with dome nuts and washers on the outside. Simples 😁

OEB

[46ob]

Thanks all,thats a real help with this should make life a lot easier for fitting.I appreciate the pics as well!!👍😊

[stusco]

You could even get colour dome nuts and washers from pro bolt to match the paint

[carioca656]

When i fitted mine using p clips i fitted riv nuts in the p clip and put bolts in from the outside

Adie

[steeley]

Or you could use chimney lug nuts on the p clips .

[46ob]

Thanks again,thats all been a huge help as i now can try a few fitting options.
My garage belly pan fitting should now be very chilled!😊