Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

andymarkv · 07-06-2010, 06:39 PM

The tabs are broken on the nut inside the door to screw the arm rest on.
Where can I get a replacement?

Pictures of nut;

**john** · 07-06-2010, 06:47 PM

Wes at http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ carries them.

**oldgold70c10** · 07-06-2010, 07:27 PM

Fastenal also carries them:
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...u=37973&ucst=t

andymarkv · 07-06-2010, 08:08 PM

Thanks guys!!

mbgmike · 07-06-2010, 08:14 PM

We sell them but anyone who sells AUVECO products do to. Not hard to find

Here is on place
http://dixied.com/store/index.html

We are like $4.00 a pack of four

red71c10 · 07-06-2010, 08:27 PM

I had no idea replacements were available. I had a miserable time trying to use rusty ones from the wrecking yard! SONOFA!!! Oh well, shoulda asked the board!

K2Orion · 07-07-2010, 09:32 PM

I used my MIG to tack a regular hex nut in there. I guess that's what happens when you have a new MIG. You find reasons to use it.

hayhauler71 · 07-07-2010, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K2Orion

I used my MIG to tack a regular hex nut in there. I guess that's what happens when you have a new MIG. You find reasons to use it.

X2 on this one

rod1701 · 07-06-2015, 01:09 AM

This may be a dumb question on an older thread but can the same parts be used to mount the door panels? The 4 screws along each bottom?

Mine were so badly rusted, only a couple came out. The other ones had to be drilled out or fell out of door with a little manipulation.

I tried a set of "HELP" series of license plate plastic pop in mounting tabs but a little too tight of a fit that didn't work. I could probably modify the plastic clip or the opening but since this is a patina truck, I didn't want to screw it up beyond repair in case someone decides to do a proper restoration in the future.

19673ontree · 07-06-2015, 06:51 AM

All you have to do is buy a license plate bolt set and use those plastic push square nuts that come with them they fit and work perfect , perfect size just snap them in and you are done

19673ontree · 07-06-2015, 06:57 AM

I just read the previous post in this thread saying that the plastic license plate bolt snap in nuts were too tight yes they do fit tight but snap them in they will fit and it makes your screws fit real tight ive been using them for this purpose since the 80s never had a problem

rod1701 · 07-12-2015, 10:59 PM

Thanks guys. Maybe I was tired or just needed a little time and distance to rethink it. There are a couple of different plastic license plate nuts, one is a thicker plastic, and the other thinner. I bought what was on the HELP rack at the local PepBoys, which was thicker type. Couple of taps from the hammer and they popped in. Still with the springy part was too snug to pop back out for the screw to fit. Easy fix was to take a drill bit to open up the hole a little. Works perfectly now.

07-06-2010, 06:39 PM	#1
andymarkv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 66	Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? The tabs are broken on the nut inside the door to screw the arm rest on. Where can I get a replacement? Pictures of nut;

07-06-2010, 06:47 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? Wes at http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ carries them. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

07-06-2010, 07:27 PM	#3
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? Fastenal also carries them: http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...u=37973&ucst=t __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

07-06-2010, 08:08 PM	#4
andymarkv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 66	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? Thanks guys!!

07-06-2010, 08:14 PM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? We sell them but anyone who sells AUVECO products do to. Not hard to find Here is on place http://dixied.com/store/index.html We are like $4.00 a pack of four

07-06-2010, 08:27 PM	#6
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? I had no idea replacements were available. I had a miserable time trying to use rusty ones from the wrecking yard! SONOFA!!! Oh well, shoulda asked the board! __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

07-07-2010, 09:32 PM	#7
K2Orion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 75	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? I used my MIG to tack a regular hex nut in there. I guess that's what happens when you have a new MIG. You find reasons to use it.

07-06-2015, 01:09 AM	#9
rod1701 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 115	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? This may be a dumb question on an older thread but can the same parts be used to mount the door panels? The 4 screws along each bottom? Mine were so badly rusted, only a couple came out. The other ones had to be drilled out or fell out of door with a little manipulation. I tried a set of "HELP" series of license plate plastic pop in mounting tabs but a little too tight of a fit that didn't work. I could probably modify the plastic clip or the opening but since this is a patina truck, I didn't want to screw it up beyond repair in case someone decides to do a proper restoration in the future. __________________ 1979 C-10 LWB

07-06-2015, 06:51 AM	#10
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? All you have to do is buy a license plate bolt set and use those plastic push square nuts that come with them they fit and work perfect , perfect size just snap them in and you are done __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

07-06-2015, 06:57 AM	#11
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? I just read the previous post in this thread saying that the plastic license plate bolt snap in nuts were too tight yes they do fit tight but snap them in they will fit and it makes your screws fit real tight ive been using them for this purpose since the 80s never had a problem __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

07-12-2015, 10:59 PM	#12
rod1701 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 115	Re: Source for captured nut to mount arm rest? Thanks guys. Maybe I was tired or just needed a little time and distance to rethink it. There are a couple of different plastic license plate nuts, one is a thicker plastic, and the other thinner. I bought what was on the HELP rack at the local PepBoys, which was thicker type. Couple of taps from the hammer and they popped in. Still with the springy part was too snug to pop back out for the screw to fit. Easy fix was to take a drill bit to open up the hole a little. Works perfectly now. __________________ 1979 C-10 LWB



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