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| | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | This the the nut used on the repo hood front emblem ...pic... has a build in Flange washer My local hardware store didn't have anything like it anyone know what they are called? thanks | | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | Don't know the name either, but I've gotten them from restoration specialties in PA, they have quite the selection of trim accy's, and an online catalog.. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | those are sheet metal flange nuts, should be able to find some at NAPA or other FLAPS, probably on the 'Help' rack
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Thanks
The restoration referenced above calls it a flanged pal nut
Ill try the flaps now that I know what to ask for
I hope I don't have to buy 100 of them
I think I need size 12-24
The hardware store I use usually has a good selection of odd fasteners but didn't have that one. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | In another life when I was a body man we called the speed nuts.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | That is also known as a tinnerman. There are variations of tinnermans, Most common are the flat Speed nuts and the clip/J or U Speed nuts. If you don't find them where Bill has stated; McMaster Carr has them under "Spring Speed Nuts/Flange Speed Nut. $7/100!!
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Small quantity: Dorman 45571, Summit and others. (4 for $2) They call them thread cutting nuts, may or may not work. Dorman has many sizes. This is 3/16 (.187), closest I could find to 12 (.216).
Autozone has Dorman assortment 961-330.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | thanks for the tips
I have one more hardware store I can try before I spend 6 dollars shipping for the 4 nuts
its called Mcfadden-Dale I think they are only west coast.
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | You know Home Depot and many others have the flat speed nuts that can be used on sheet metal or machine screws. Those will work just as well, albeit not "original". Maybe I'm just a hacker but I use regular hex nuts/nylon locking on emblems if they have a good thread. Some emblems need a push nut.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | that type nut works best for the area of he emblem ...pic... | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Isn't using a flat washer with a Nylon Lock Nut the same profile? Fits the same? I'm not seeing a problem in the pic. If you are trying to be original, I understand.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | The studs are also threaded into the emblem
Just helps with removal and install to have that type of nut
A lock nut could drive the stud into the emblem face and possibly dimple it
More for convenience | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Yes, that's a real good point.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | You can always depend on McMaster Carr Gus. And you can keep it accurate by using the proper hardware. http://www.mcmaster.com/#spring-speed-nuts/=qgm6teDenny G
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Just to clean up this thread I went to my local carquest and asked for the above nuts Of course they refer to them as something totally different, and at first didn't know what I was talking about But the did have them on the rack. 4 bucks ...They call them washer lock nuts at carquest... ...another pic. SKU number... Nice not to have to pay shipping. Now, on to trying to save the original emblem on my Dads old truck. Thanks for the responses...guess I should of just checked the flaps in the first place (good call Bill) At least the info is out there now for the next guy | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | thanks for the follow up. I saved those pics of the bag.
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