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| | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 | I removed my grill to bang out dents and to paint. while removing it some of the clips broke in half. now I 'm repainted and want to put it back on but need clips, anyone know the best place to buy new ones. all I need are the clips. thanks, brian | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 | thank tim. but I wondering if I could buy just the clips locally. what are those clips called away? if I can't find them then I get the kit from classic parts. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 89 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 89 | You should be able to get those clips at your local ACE Hardware or similar store. I can't think of what they are called either ha ha, but I was able to find some at ACE when I was looking to replace some on my 54. Pretty common and not too pricey.
Ill look when I'm there later today.
Chooglin | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 | thanks chooglin, I went to fastnel and I was told there called u -nuts they were out of stock but they said I could get them at home depot or an auto parts store | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 | extruded u-nut? I THINK thats what they're called | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
type-U spring nut as 66flea posted?
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | J-type nut, or clip-on nut.
DG
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 277 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 277 | let us know when/where you find them. I need a few too.
Joe
1955 First Series 3100
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | any NAPA should have a selection of different sizes of J or C-nuts, my local has a whole rack of body fasteners of all descriptions
Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 | got them today. the box says "860 clip nut front end assembly # 14a(1/4") screw size gm, ford, Chrysler" it was on a display at an auto body supply store. they're a perfect match. the guy at the counter said they're common and should be easy to find if you know where to look. so now you know. thanks to all that replied. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 277 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 277 | Thanks! Are those 1/4-20?
1955 First Series 3100
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