is it possible to get good u-nuts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dmjlambert** · Yesterday, 12:02 AM

As I take apart my vehicles to work on stuff I find things like u-nuts that are made of an actual nut, with a sheet metal clip. Here's a picture with examples of the older style and more modern stuff like extruded and all-sheet metal types.
1. square nut with sheet metal clip
2. extruded u-nut
3. all sheet metal u-nut (example is smaller than #8)

Most of the ones I find are rusted and needing to be replaced, and the example 1 is a survivor. I really like this type. Is it possible to buy them?

**Getter-Done** · Yesterday, 12:09 AM

McMaster Carr has some.

Link: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/clip-nuts/

**dmjlambert** · Yesterday, 01:04 AM

Thanks, I'm going to have a look at that. It is also good to know what they are calling them, it will help in searching.

**raggedjim** · Yesterday, 09:24 AM

This place does but you have to hit $50 minimum order and $89 to get free shipping.

https://www.dixied.com/page106.html

**Sheepdip** · Yesterday, 11:11 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Hilitchi-Car-...zcF9tdGY&psc=1

**70STOVEBOLT** · Yesterday, 11:27 AM

Try Auveco, they are/were an OEM supplier:

https://www.auveco.com/j-type-cage-n...crew-size-5589

**1970cstblazer** · Yesterday, 04:06 PM

Amk

**70STOVEBOLT** · Yesterday, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Amk

I wanted to suggest that, but I could not remember the three letters, lol.

**kwmech** · Today, 01:09 AM

I can get them at my local hardware store. They have an excellent Hillman display of hardware that takes up the whole isle. Thing is if you want in a larger quantity, then you're going to Fastenal or McMaster Carr or finding a direct supplier on line

Yesterday, 12:02 AM	#1
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,870	is it possible to get good u-nuts As I take apart my vehicles to work on stuff I find things like u-nuts that are made of an actual nut, with a sheet metal clip. Here's a picture with examples of the older style and more modern stuff like extruded and all-sheet metal types. 1. square nut with sheet metal clip 2. extruded u-nut 3. all sheet metal u-nut (example is smaller than #8) Most of the ones I find are rusted and needing to be replaced, and the example 1 is a survivor. I really like this type. Is it possible to buy them? Attached Images

Yesterday, 12:09 AM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,424	Re: is it possible to get good u-nuts McMaster Carr has some. Link: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/clip-nuts/ __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

Yesterday, 01:04 AM	#3
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,870	Re: is it possible to get good u-nuts Thanks, I'm going to have a look at that. It is also good to know what they are calling them, it will help in searching.

Yesterday, 09:24 AM	#4
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,492	Re: is it possible to get good u-nuts This place does but you have to hit $50 minimum order and $89 to get free shipping. https://www.dixied.com/page106.html __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

Yesterday, 11:11 AM	#5
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,629	Re: is it possible to get good u-nuts https://www.amazon.com/Hilitchi-Car-...zcF9tdGY&psc=1

Yesterday, 11:27 AM	#6
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,422	Re: is it possible to get good u-nuts Try Auveco, they are/were an OEM supplier: https://www.auveco.com/j-type-cage-n...crew-size-5589 __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

Yesterday, 04:06 PM	#7
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,842	Re: is it possible to get good u-nuts Amk __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

Today, 01:09 AM	#9
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,641	Re: is it possible to get good u-nuts I can get them at my local hardware store. They have an excellent Hillman display of hardware that takes up the whole isle. Thing is if you want in a larger quantity, then you're going to Fastenal or McMaster Carr or finding a direct supplier on line



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