rear hub stud swap

[typ901]

patient is a '66 coupe. this step in the process is preparing for a pair of 6" Fuchs that were sent out to have 1" added to the inside (3 years ago, but that's a different story). I naively purchased hub spacers and longer studs vs. the Sparco bolt-on-and-go style. no problem, right ?
uh... not exactly.
after soliciting help here and over on the Bird I opted to try the route outlined below.
my FLAPS (Friendly Local Auto Parts Store) loans certain types of tool free on a 48 hour basis. looking over their offerings I hoped that the tie rod end tool would do the trick, but grabbed the ball joint tool just in case.

[typ901]

as luck would have it the tie rod end tool just barely made the stretch for stock 35mm studs. as a note, I'm driving the tool with an impact wrench. the stock studs will only back out through the port normally occupied by the
E-brake actuator assembly. those fortunate enough to be working on a '67 S might have better luck although depending on the length of the new studs even this may be a moot point. so... out with the old

[typ901]

in with the new. some of you may recognize the spacer. the lug nut will be "retired" at the end of the job.

[typ901]

it's Miller time
be forewarned that removing the E-brake stuff is easy. installing same is something that can only politely be described as a character building exercise.

[lkadams]

"character building" - LOL. I have plenty of character, apparently none of which is patience.