Re: 1951 grill u nuts
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Not sure about 24th series, but I think you are looking for 448210 5/16-10 speednut.
I have never found a supplier of them. If you can find some in a junkyard good luck.
Posted on: 2012/6/15 7:12
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Re: 1951 grill u nuts
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Unless Kanterkanter.com/packard/ might have some NOS, I think Randy is correct in that to find the perfectly proper item it will be a parts car. Mike Dulinski or David Moe may have some used clips.
They list a different clip number in 51-2 but the thread size is the same 5/16-10. Unsure about the length between center hole and edge on those. The 448210 was used 54-6 so it might fit. The closest in modern that I've tried similar to that item is the Auveco 1907. A little different in looks but the issue is panel thickness. At .032-.064 it will fit the sheetmetal sides on the fender but is a tad tight for the diecasting and the radiator cross bar at the top. Those work out to be (on a 56) roughly .100 thick. With careful work, you can spring them a little bit. Might be an option if the center of hole to edge is long enough for yours and the diecasting is not a radically different thickness. Wouldn't try much thicker as they can break. One other item I found at a home center some years ago has a longer center to edge distance but a similar thickness range. Being longer it was easier to open up. Unfortunately, don't have a number on that one and don't know if still available. Restoration Specialtiesrestorationspecialties.com/ sells the 1907 individually so maybe worth ordering a few to try. If you have a body shop supplier locally they may carry the Auveco products. Attach file: (12.85 KB)
Posted on: 2012/6/15 9:36
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Re: 1951 grill u nuts
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Thanks a lot for the information. See what I can do.
Posted on: 2012/6/15 13:40
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