Where to got captured door panel nuts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

demian5 · 07-19-2017, 07:04 PM

On my 70 passenger, 2 of the 4 captured nuts that the lower door panel screes thread into, are gone. not in the bottom of the door. And a 3rd one I have to put tape on to keep from falling into the door when I remove and install the door panel.

I believe they are just wedged in there and not welded. Over time, the metal in the door changes shape and not longer holds them.

Where can I get replacements?

Thanks in advance.

**Smitty** · 07-19-2017, 07:17 PM

Contact ToPeCo Products. They are in National City, Ca. 800-266-9314
2525 Southport Way, Suite H
National City, Ca. 91950

They handle a lot of OEM fasteners. If they don't have them they may be able to tell you where to get them. Good Luck

Bet they're still open!

**dmjlambert** · 07-19-2017, 07:38 PM

I was wondering about that myself. I had one that was rusty and busted out and beyond hope of putting back in. All I had was a square hole. By accident at the hardware store I found cage nuts. I thought they were interesting so I bought one for a few cents. it turned out to be just what I needed. I have not yet installed my door panels. Here is what one of those welded in or pressed in factory nuts looks like, and the cage nut. They are 1/4-20 thread size.

71meangreenc10 · 07-19-2017, 07:58 PM

Ace Hardware has the caged style in their bolt bins. At least the ones I have visited did.

Smitty

1968aj · 07-19-2017, 09:16 PM

fastenal

Cmillet · 07-19-2017, 10:55 PM

I got mine from the hardware store. They were just called license plate nuts. I tacked them into place.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-19-2017, 11:22 PM

You may find them here. https://www.auveco.com/

Once you have a description, check for retail. I don't think Auveco sells retail.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-19-2017, 11:26 PM

I got a set from board member and vendor Wes Hepp at Classic Heartbeat.

bill3rail · 07-20-2017, 07:26 AM

A good hardware store has many sizes. Do not wast your time in chain stores!

Bill

Big Block · 07-20-2017, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmillet

I got mine from the hardware store. They were just called license plate nuts. I tacked them into place.

I've use the plastic push in type. They work fine.

**randy.powell** · 07-20-2017, 11:57 AM

Demian5 - PM me your mailing address and I'll send you some. 8 enough?
Randy

demian5 · 07-20-2017, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firedemon

wonder if the plastic licence plate clips will fit there never rust again

That is so money right there!

70 shorty · 07-20-2017, 10:52 PM

Use plastic license plate clips. Readily available at any parts store, and cheap. That's what I've used on my doors and they work great.

harpo231 · 07-21-2017, 11:25 AM

Fastenal has everything or can find it for you

**randy.powell** · 07-25-2017, 06:23 AM

Demian5 - put them in the mail to you yesterday...
Randy

07-19-2017, 07:04 PM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,178	Where to got captured door panel nuts On my 70 passenger, 2 of the 4 captured nuts that the lower door panel screes thread into, are gone. not in the bottom of the door. And a 3rd one I have to put tape on to keep from falling into the door when I remove and install the door panel. I believe they are just wedged in there and not welded. Over time, the metal in the door changes shape and not longer holds them. Where can I get replacements? Thanks in advance. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

07-19-2017, 07:17 PM	#2
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,137	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts Contact ToPeCo Products. They are in National City, Ca. 800-266-9314 2525 Southport Way, Suite H National City, Ca. 91950 They handle a lot of OEM fasteners. If they don't have them they may be able to tell you where to get them. Good Luck Bet they're still open! __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca. Last edited by Smitty; 07-19-2017 at 07:18 PM. Reason: Forgot something.

07-19-2017, 07:38 PM	#3
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,948	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts I was wondering about that myself. I had one that was rusty and busted out and beyond hope of putting back in. All I had was a square hole. By accident at the hardware store I found cage nuts. I thought they were interesting so I bought one for a few cents. it turned out to be just what I needed. I have not yet installed my door panels. Here is what one of those welded in or pressed in factory nuts looks like, and the cage nut. They are 1/4-20 thread size. Attached Images

07-19-2017, 07:58 PM	#4
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts Ace Hardware has the caged style in their bolt bins. At least the ones I have visited did. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

07-19-2017, 09:16 PM	#5
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts fastenal

07-19-2017, 10:55 PM	#6
Cmillet Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Prairieville la. Posts: 135	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts I got mine from the hardware store. They were just called license plate nuts. I tacked them into place.

07-19-2017, 11:22 PM	#7
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts You may find them here. https://www.auveco.com/ Once you have a description, check for retail. I don't think Auveco sells retail. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-19-2017, 11:26 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,480	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts I got a set from board member and vendor Wes Hepp at Classic Heartbeat. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-20-2017, 07:26 AM	#9
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts A good hardware store has many sizes. Do not wast your time in chain stores! Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-20-2017, 11:57 AM	#11
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts Demian5 - PM me your mailing address and I'll send you some. 8 enough? Randy

07-20-2017, 10:52 PM	#13
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts Use plastic license plate clips. Readily available at any parts store, and cheap. That's what I've used on my doors and they work great. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

07-21-2017, 11:25 AM	#14
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts Fastenal has everything or can find it for you __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

07-25-2017, 06:23 AM	#15
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Where to got captured door panel nuts Demian5 - put them in the mail to you yesterday... Randy



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