Re: rad splasher bolts/speednuts

Posted by BH On 2012/7/31 21:20:06

The screws for the top radiator splasher and the speednuts that go on the grille bars, front fenders, and core support aren't your run-of-the-mill hardware.

I picked up several brand-new screws from Gary Thomas at Perrysburg about 15 years ago. IIRC, they looked like an Acme type thread. Can't find anything online in that regard, now.

The OE speednut (P/N 448210) was made of thicker metal, but they seem to break easily.

Fastenal shows a different type of "spring nut" with a 5/16-10 thread:http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=37933

...from the Au-Ve-Co line, but not sure if the panel range is sufficient for the grille bar tabs.

Here's a listing from eBay:http://www.ebay.com/itm/nos-5-16-10-steel-sheet-metal-screw-j-nuts-Clips-set-of-10-ten-/350584158270?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a071b83e&vxp=mtr

..that looks similar to my recollection of the OE speednut, but thinner metal (perhaps spring steel). Still concerend about the panel range.