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71STPSDE · 07-02-2006, 09:48 PM

I was removing all the hardware off the interior of my doors. I had a problem screwing out one of the screws on the arm rest. I had to cut off the head of the screw to remove the panel. Some how the nut that is attached to the door got unattached. Where can I get a new one. And what is it called?

71STPSDE · 07-03-2006, 01:18 PM

Somebody has to have an idea what this piece is called. They are attached all over the inside of the door. It attaches the armrest and the door panel to the door. Like I said in my previous message; mine some how got unattached from the door. I would like to use the old one, but the screw is stuck in the nut. I need to get a new one. What is it called?

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-03-2006, 01:25 PM

I thought those were spot welded in from the backside ?

71STPSDE · 07-03-2006, 01:48 PM

Mine are just inserted in the hole. The one that is still attached is not spot welded. It's got a flange that clips on to the door and the nut is on the inside of the door.

matthufham · 07-03-2006, 05:14 PM

for the armrest i think they use J nuts. they slip on and you can screw threw em.

**john** · 07-03-2006, 06:59 PM

Wes at http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ has the armrest capture nuts.

*MisterMan* · 07-03-2006, 07:09 PM

thoes are spot welded from the back side usally, if ya broke one 4rm the door, replace it. and yes, thoes are usally the door arm rest's. a lil tip, when re assembling it all, add some "no sieze" to the bolts.

7T1BURB · 07-03-2006, 07:31 PM

Often called "Caged (or Captured) Nuts", another solution is to use the plastic license plate mounting inserts (that go into the bumper); insert in door and screw the arm rest retaining screw into them. Works OK! BTW: most caged nuts are welded into position and after years of rain/moisture entering the door inside, the arm rest screws are prone to rust onto the nut and when trying to remove the armrest screws (now firmly rusted into postion) it has a tendency to "break the weld". Have used the license plate nylon securing nuts with great success on many vehicles to replace caged nuts.
For your consideration....

71STPSDE · 07-03-2006, 08:51 PM

That's exactely them. I'll order some of them. I also noticed that the drivers door had the license plate nylon nuts. I'll just order new ones. Thanks for all your help.

PanelDeland · 07-03-2006, 10:39 PM

You may be able to get them from your local W.W.Grainger or other industrial supply house or you can usually find an automotive fastener supply.

Bob Moore · 07-05-2006, 12:55 AM

At one time they were available at Lowes.

07-02-2006, 09:48 PM	#1
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Help I was removing all the hardware off the interior of my doors. I had a problem screwing out one of the screws on the arm rest. I had to cut off the head of the screw to remove the panel. Some how the nut that is attached to the door got unattached. Where can I get a new one. And what is it called? Attached Images __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350 Last edited by 71STPSDE; 07-03-2006 at 01:13 PM.

07-03-2006, 01:18 PM	#2
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: Help Somebody has to have an idea what this piece is called. They are attached all over the inside of the door. It attaches the armrest and the door panel to the door. Like I said in my previous message; mine some how got unattached from the door. I would like to use the old one, but the screw is stuck in the nut. I need to get a new one. What is it called? __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

07-03-2006, 01:25 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Help I thought those were spot welded in from the backside ? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-03-2006, 01:48 PM	#4
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: Help Mine are just inserted in the hole. The one that is still attached is not spot welded. It's got a flange that clips on to the door and the nut is on the inside of the door. __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

07-03-2006, 05:14 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Help for the armrest i think they use J nuts. they slip on and you can screw threw em.

07-03-2006, 06:59 PM	#6
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Help Wes at http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ has the armrest capture nuts. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

07-03-2006, 07:09 PM	#7
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: Help thoes are spot welded from the back side usally, if ya broke one 4rm the door, replace it. and yes, thoes are usally the door arm rest's. a lil tip, when re assembling it all, add some "no sieze" to the bolts.

07-03-2006, 07:31 PM	#8
7T1BURB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 190	Re: Help Often called "Caged (or Captured) Nuts", another solution is to use the plastic license plate mounting inserts (that go into the bumper); insert in door and screw the arm rest retaining screw into them. Works OK! BTW: most caged nuts are welded into position and after years of rain/moisture entering the door inside, the arm rest screws are prone to rust onto the nut and when trying to remove the armrest screws (now firmly rusted into postion) it has a tendency to "break the weld". Have used the license plate nylon securing nuts with great success on many vehicles to replace caged nuts. For your consideration.... Last edited by 7T1BURB; 07-03-2006 at 07:34 PM.

07-03-2006, 08:51 PM	#9
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: Help That's exactely them. I'll order some of them. I also noticed that the drivers door had the license plate nylon nuts. I'll just order new ones. Thanks for all your help. __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

07-03-2006, 10:39 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Help You may be able to get them from your local W.W.Grainger or other industrial supply house or you can usually find an automotive fastener supply. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-05-2006, 12:55 AM	#11
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Help At one time they were available at Lowes. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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