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crakarjax · 09-28-2017, 05:23 PM

Just realized that the sheet metal uses those nuts that clip onto the sheet metal... is it possible to get to the nuts from inside the panel in order to use SS nuts/washer as well or is that impossible? I don't like those clip-ons because they seem to love scratching my paint...

**The Rocknrod** · 09-28-2017, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by crakarjax

Just realized that the sheet metal uses those nuts that clip onto the sheet metal...

I don't understand what you mean there.

rvrfoot · 09-28-2017, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by crakarjax

Just realized that the sheet metal uses those nuts that clip onto the sheet metal... is it possible to get to the nuts from inside the panel in order to use SS nuts/washer as well or is that impossible? I don't like those clip-ons because they seem to love scratching my paint...

Can you show a picture?

crakarjax · 09-29-2017, 01:19 AM

Can't remember what they are called...

sdwolff98 · 09-29-2017, 01:21 AM

J clips where are you using those?

sdwolff98 · 09-29-2017, 01:24 AM

Cracker,
You are looking for square weld nuts if you have enough metal to weld to. They go all the way up to 3/4-13

Sean

crakarjax · 09-29-2017, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sdwolff98

J clips where are you using those?

Well I saw them in the front sheetmetal kits but I don't know where they go on C-10s. I do recall using them on the fender wheelhousing lip on my chevelle so I am guessing that's where they go.

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Originally Posted by sdwolff98

Cracker,
You are looking for square weld nuts if you have enough metal to weld to. They go all the way up to 3/4-13

Sean

Cool, didn't know those existed! I'd like to use nylon locking nuts where possible but those weld nuts should at least solve the scratched paint issue. I guess I need to feel around to see which nuts I won't be able to get to with a wrench to figure out whether I'll need these or not.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-29-2017, 01:18 PM

What nuts (with a wrench) are you speaking about?

crakarjax · 09-29-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What nuts (with a wrench) are you speaking about?

For example, the nuts/bolts that fasten the inner wheel well to the fender.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-29-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by crakarjax

For example, the nuts/bolts that fasten the inner wheel well to the fender.

I suggest just as a practice - go out and remove a few of those fasteners. You will find there are no J-Nuts involved. As an example the "nut" portion is on the wheel side of the wheel well (welded on), the fender lays on top and the "large flange" flange nut holds them both together. Just about every fastener in the compartment is the same type when it comes to sheet metal. You only need a wrench on one side to install/remove. You wont hurt anything if you practice with a couple of them and it will give you confidence.

rvrfoot · 09-30-2017, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by crakarjax

Can't remember what they are called...

Thanks for the picture now we know what your trying to do.

crakarjax · 09-30-2017, 07:09 PM

Pic of the inside of my fender attached... looks like I can get to most if not all of these, maybe with some help.

09-28-2017, 05:23 PM	#26
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Stainless bolts for Front sheet metal Just realized that the sheet metal uses those nuts that clip onto the sheet metal... is it possible to get to the nuts from inside the panel in order to use SS nuts/washer as well or is that impossible? I don't like those clip-ons because they seem to love scratching my paint... __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

09-29-2017, 01:19 AM	#29
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Stainless bolts for Front sheet metal Can't remember what they are called... Attached Images __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

09-29-2017, 01:21 AM	#30
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,127	Re: Stainless bolts for Front sheet metal J clips where are you using those? __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867

09-29-2017, 01:24 AM	#31
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,127	Re: Stainless bolts for Front sheet metal Cracker, You are looking for square weld nuts if you have enough metal to weld to. They go all the way up to 3/4-13 Sean __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867

09-29-2017, 01:18 PM	#33
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Stainless bolts for Front sheet metal What nuts (with a wrench) are you speaking about? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-30-2017, 07:09 PM	#37
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Stainless bolts for Front sheet metal Pic of the inside of my fender attached... looks like I can get to most if not all of these, maybe with some help. Attached Images __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed



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