Front Sheetmetal Fasteners

[Gary Seymour]

I've found a place to get j-nuts (or cage nuts) in 5/16-18. The originals are 5/16-24. Anyone know where to find the fine thread hardware?

Better yet, anyone know where to get the nuts that pop into the radiator support? They have a sheet metal clip the holds them in the square opening. They are 5/16-24 also.

[64 f100]

Forget the pop in nuts. Drill holes in the bottom of the support and install regular nuts, so the next time it comes off you won't be fighting the j-nuts. Besides adding drain holes to the support helps keep the things from rusting through.

Rich

[ICEMAN6166]

i searched thru several fastener books at work, no fine thread bolts or nuts to be found,

[Hunter's 64]

I've found a place to get j-nuts (or cage nuts) in 5/16-18. The originals are 5/16-24. Anyone know where to find the fine thread hardware?

Better yet, anyone know where to get the nuts that pop into the radiator support? They have a sheet metal clip the holds them in the square opening. They are 5/16-24 also.

http://www.amkproducts.com/catalog_pdf/56-73.pdf page #60

Danny

[Gary Seymour]

That's an incredible catalog, Danny. It's even got the pop-in nuts!

The place I've found with the 5/16-18 j-nuts and body bolts are priced at $12 for (25) pieces. So I'll stick with the coarse thread.

Holes from the bottom of the support will work, too.

Thanks

[Hunter's 64]

yep they are pretty pricey , i would go the same route with the course thread.

Danny

[rw66f100]

Lowe's has the course thread J-nuts. In the hardware section they have a cabinet or two with a lot of automotive stuff. I was surprised when the auto parts store didn't carry them and told me to check at Lowe's.

[ICEMAN6166]

only an issue for the 61-64s
for 65 ford changed to coarse thread
be careful if you get a 61-64 door from a boneyard, get the bolts too

speaking of which the uni bed bolts are 7\16 fine thread carriage bolts bet i cant find them either