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**8man** · 08-07-2023, 02:28 PM

Again, thanks. I've heard of them, but never used them. I will look further into them.

dsraven · 08-07-2023, 02:31 PM

Check Google for how to and how to make your own tool. Amazon has kits with the tool to install. There are a couple of types. Rivet nuts and another one that has slits in the barrel of the insert so it splits off into 4 wings on the backside.

**8man** · 08-07-2023, 02:32 PM

Will do.

dsraven · 08-08-2023, 02:13 AM

here is a link to explain different styles and names. pics too, lol. I was racking my brain to remember the other term for the crossnut style that turns irself into an X on the back side. they are also called plus nuts.
https://faroutride.com/threaded-inserts/

**8man** · 08-08-2023, 09:04 AM

Raven, those are cool looking. Thanks.

**8man** · 05-02-2024, 06:12 PM

The time has come for me to sell the 54. I am going to list it in the For Sale section, as well as Facebook Marketplace. I enjoyed working on it, but with the Cameo taking all my time and money, I need to lighten up the load. Tons of parts go with it.

**8man** · 03-01-2026, 05:32 PM

I haven't been able to bring myself to sell the 54. That's a good thing, because Ol' Blue is in line for the painter, and it won't get in the booth until mid-late April. So, I've started tinkering on the 54 again.

I was looking at the A pillars and there is a gap in the sheet metal between the room section and the pillar. Do all 54's have this gap? If so, what has been done to cover it?

I looked at the dash that is in it that I tried to "make look presentable", but I think I'm going to have to just replace it. I found another, but they cut it a little short, so it'll be a test of my welding skill, or lack thereof! Good thing Mr. Bondo lives close by.

Anyway, I would like to see some pictures of what you have done on the inside of the A pillars.

Thanks.

dsraven · 03-06-2026, 10:39 AM

do you have a pic of the A pillar gap, so we can all see what you're dealing with?

**8man** · 03-06-2026, 01:27 PM

Raven, I didn't like the space, shown in the second picture.

So, I welded in a patch. It should body work out pretty smooth.

This is the rider's side, but both had the same issue.

nvrdone · 03-06-2026, 06:26 PM

I'm not sure where that space is but I'm looking for it on my '49

**8man** · 03-10-2026, 12:53 PM

Nvrdone, it is where the two A pillars join the roof.

08-07-2023, 02:28 PM	#51
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: My 54 Again, thanks. I've heard of them, but never used them. I will look further into them. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

08-07-2023, 02:31 PM	#52
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 9,039	Re: My 54 Check Google for how to and how to make your own tool. Amazon has kits with the tool to install. There are a couple of types. Rivet nuts and another one that has slits in the barrel of the insert so it splits off into 4 wings on the backside.

08-07-2023, 02:32 PM	#53
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: My 54 Will do. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

08-08-2023, 02:13 AM	#54
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 9,039	Re: My 54 here is a link to explain different styles and names. pics too, lol. I was racking my brain to remember the other term for the crossnut style that turns irself into an X on the back side. they are also called plus nuts. https://faroutride.com/threaded-inserts/

08-08-2023, 09:04 AM	#55
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: My 54 Raven, those are cool looking. Thanks. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

05-02-2024, 06:12 PM	#56
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: My 54 The time has come for me to sell the 54. I am going to list it in the For Sale section, as well as Facebook Marketplace. I enjoyed working on it, but with the Cameo taking all my time and money, I need to lighten up the load. Tons of parts go with it. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

03-01-2026, 05:32 PM	#57
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: My 54 I haven't been able to bring myself to sell the 54. That's a good thing, because Ol' Blue is in line for the painter, and it won't get in the booth until mid-late April. So, I've started tinkering on the 54 again. I was looking at the A pillars and there is a gap in the sheet metal between the room section and the pillar. Do all 54's have this gap? If so, what has been done to cover it? I looked at the dash that is in it that I tried to "make look presentable", but I think I'm going to have to just replace it. I found another, but they cut it a little short, so it'll be a test of my welding skill, or lack thereof! Good thing Mr. Bondo lives close by. Anyway, I would like to see some pictures of what you have done on the inside of the A pillars. Thanks. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

03-06-2026, 10:39 AM	#58
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 9,039	Re: My 54 do you have a pic of the A pillar gap, so we can all see what you're dealing with?

03-06-2026, 01:27 PM	#59
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: My 54 Raven, I didn't like the space, shown in the second picture. So, I welded in a patch. It should body work out pretty smooth. This is the rider's side, but both had the same issue. Attached Images __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

03-06-2026, 06:26 PM	#60
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,698	Re: My 54 I'm not sure where that space is but I'm looking for it on my '49 __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

03-10-2026, 12:53 PM	#61
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: My 54 Nvrdone, it is where the two A pillars join the roof. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204



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