dctodd1313 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 i am trying to replace the fender fastner on the cowl since mine were gone.having a hard time trying to find these cage nuts or well nuts or whatever there called.anybody have any suggestions ?i went to big box stores for regular 3/8 x 16 nuts but they are all zinc coated not sure how they will weld up.i am stuck and cant move forward to inner and outer rocker repair until i can get a nut in the lower cowl apillar . help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopt50wgn Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Have you tried Mcmaster-Carr?................they have tons of fasteners of all kinds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 if I read right the lower cowl nut that you speak is swedged into the metal opening...once the crimp is rusted away or pinch is lost..they need be welded back into place...better yet is buying what is called a weld nut...already encapsulated and read to tack where you need them..Restoration Specialties has them..page 212 of the 2012 catalog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I have used flanged nuts. Many hardware chains have them in the little cardboard drawer specialty fasteners section. They are plated also but you can wire brush it of or just weld through. Weld smoke is pretty toxic but for this task just don't inhale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Re;"don't inhale": Seems like we've heard that before !!! lol... Cass, alias littlemo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Re;"don't inhale": Seems like we've heard that before !!! lol... Cass, alias littlemo... Is that the same as dont swallow? I am confused??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Suhling Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) I think he was referring to a former President who said he smoked pot in college but didn't inhale. Harvey Edited March 25, 2013 by H Suhling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I think he was referring to a former President who said he smoked pot in college but didn't inhale. Harvey That was my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDad67 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I think he was referring to a former President who said he smoked pot in college but didn't inhale. Harvey Kinda makes you want to smoke a cigar or something doesn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dctodd1313 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 ha ha you guys are great i have some "freebie" 3/8 zinc coated nuts im going to try to weld in.kind of off topic but what are your thoughts on 3m body panel addhesive . i want to mold quarters into body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCurrent Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 ha ha you guys are great i have some "freebie" 3/8 zinc coated nuts im going to try to weld in.kind of off topic but what are your thoughts on 3m body panel addhesive . i want to mold quarters into body. Great stuff! It's a super way to install panels that are prone to rusting through. It's important that both surfaces are covered in glue before mating them together. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainGTX Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I needed some cage nuts thirty years ago when I was restoring my 40 Ford Deluxe Coupe (since departed). Couldn't find them then either, so ended up making my own. Not that difficult, if you have the square nuts you need. Just cut a "cross" out of the right thickness sheet metal & make the necessary bends in a vise. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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