67-71 door panel caption nut

[68panelman]

As title says, Does anyone reproduce these little square caption nuts that holds the lower four screws on the metal door panels? I can't find them anywhere.
Mike

[Willie Makeit]

You should be able to source these locally, do a google search for "1/4-20 cage nuts"

[68panelman]

Ok thanks Willie, I guess the right terminology also helps

[Userone]

I used license plate screw things from the part store. They fit right in the square. cost like 2 bucks or something

[cdowns]

tryace hardeware

[68panelman]

Originally Posted by cdowns

tryace hardeware

yeah I tried calling both ace and true value to save my self a trip, of course I deal with kids who have no idea what I'm talking about. I'll try the big box stores

[RenoKeene]

Originally Posted by Userone

I used license plate screw things from the part store. They fit right in the square. cost like 2 bucks or something

^^This, works perfectly.

[cdowns]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

yeah I tried calling both ace and true value to save my self a trip, of course I deal with kids who have no idea what I'm talking about. I'll try the big box stores

calling is a lame way to try and find something// goin down the isles and LOOKING is the oldscholl way to uncover the hidden gems as well as lookin for what thewy have so you have it for future referance

[68panelman]

true ^, but it sure beats wasting gas for nothin'

[Davidf]

I have the same issue and the nylon insert is a great idea. But, I am also missing one for the arm rest and I am not so sure the nylon insert will be strong enough (although they really are fairly strong...those inserts are holding the mirrors to my doors...done by PO). Anyway, I was simply going to weld a nut in the proper position. Just a few tacks from the front side would be sufficient.

[my67c20]

McMaster Carr, search for cage nuts, best source i found for odd stuff, and the best part is they deliver and usually the next day.

[68panelman]

Fastenal and mcmastercar need big orders 500 plus pieces. I'm sure home dumpo will have some in their bins

[my67c20]

68panelman i have bought from McMaster for a long time with small orders. These cage nuts come 25 to a pack and you can order just one. Sometimes there stuff is more expensive than at ACE, but rarely have i run into a minimum buy situation.

[cdowns]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

true ^, but it sure beats wasting gas for nothin'

yep save yer gas don't bother learin anything for the future

[special-K]

Calling ahead is the smart thing to do. If they have what you want you go there then you can educate yourself. calling doesn't prevent you from ever walking down the isles, it prevents you from wasting time, fuel, and frustration. I've been there, Ace doesn't sell these

[68panelman]

Originally Posted by cdowns

yep save yer gas don't bother learin anything for the future

I'm always learning like us all on here, what I don't like is people making assumptions of other members knowledge
I've been playing with these trucks for quite some time, over 25yrs, and this is the first time I don't have this nut in house (believe me I save everything)
You should change your screen name to "Putdowns" cause out of your 22,200 posts, there're all negative.

[Willie Makeit]

Originally Posted by cdowns

yep save yer gas don't bother learin anything for the future

dude, why are you such a goob to people? I mean seriously, if you have nothing to offer except sarcastic & mean-spirited replies then why bother at all?

[Willie Makeit]

Originally Posted by Userone

I used license plate screw things from the part store. They fit right in the square. cost like 2 bucks or something

Those will work as well. Found mine at the local Lowe's store and used them on my armrests. They were in the little drawer bins in the hardware section where you can find all sorts of oddball tid bits.