The original nuts were die cast (zinc alloy), here is a picture of the in an
original headlight assembly. You can clearly see the parting line for the mold:
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/137400010/original
Here’s a drawing of the original nuts which you can make from aluminum:
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/138413149
And here they are with all that nasty red paint removed:
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/138464596
DG

Last edited by Denny Graham; 10/01/2011 3:47 AM.
Denny G
Sandwich, IL