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oldblue1968chevy · 02-24-2011, 10:02 PM

67-68 Hood letters (used) not going back onto the hood without being 'loose'.

I was missing some hood letters so i nabbed some at the junkyard. Well, some of them went on and snugged down, while others wouldnt tighten up. I hate to buy new ones (they are $$ and look too good for my old truck). What can I do to get these ones on, and be able to get em off oneday so I can paint under em? Thanks!

Rob H. · 02-24-2011, 10:16 PM

Interested in this myself. I'd suggest putting a dab of silicone on then snug them down. Atleast that's what I've been thinking when I do mine, unless something better comes to light here.

67chevy1series · 02-24-2011, 10:23 PM

ME TO! the h is the only good one on mine the rest are some what snug or loose to the point where they can go aroundy round....it is probably because the screw marks on the letters are eaten up to bad and therefore can t be screwed in all the way fella either glue em or buy new ones that is the fait i will have and the rest of us!

oldblue1968chevy · 02-24-2011, 10:27 PM

If anyone is missing some or wants to trade some letters I have some extras (Or WILL have some extras when i get done.

Bump for ideas we have loose letters, or missing letters! HELP

67_ShortFleet · 02-24-2011, 10:30 PM

I'll have to look at how they are attached. Is the clip bad or is those tin nuts? I got ideas. I'll go look at mine

*Shane* · 02-24-2011, 10:30 PM

it isn't the letters that are loose ... its the stamped sheet metal nuts on the backside ... get new nuts

oldblue1968chevy · 02-24-2011, 10:43 PM

Yeah they have nuts.

So new nuts will fix the problem

What exactly are they called then, tin nuts? Where could I get some? Thanks!

fishingjred73 · 02-24-2011, 10:55 PM

Lowe's, or Fastenal would be good place to start.

67_ShortFleet · 02-24-2011, 11:00 PM

Just looked at mine they are held with tin nuts. I would go to the hardware store and get some of those push on thin sheet metal reatiners. Like these
http://www.shakeproof.com/products/s...ring_nuts.html

oldblue1968chevy · 02-24-2011, 11:01 PM

Okie dokie, gonna take 1 to school and hunt some down tomorow. Yall sure its the nuts that make em so loose lol..?

67_ShortFleet · 02-24-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Okie dokie, gonna take 1 to school and hunt some down tomorow. Yall sure its the nuts that make em so loose lol..?

They have those at school?

oldblue1968chevy · 02-24-2011, 11:40 PM

No lol

After school I'll try'n hunt some

**too much stuff** · 02-24-2011, 11:45 PM

Put the nut on your workbench and tap around the hole with a flat punch and make the hole smaller and then try. (flatten it out) Doesn't take much unless the studs are worn really thin. Hope that makes sense.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-24-2011, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Put the nut on your workbench and tap around the hole with a flat punch and make the hole smaller and then try. (flatten it out) Doesn't take much unless the studs are worn really thin. Hope that makes sense.

This is how I "fixed" mine.

oldblue1968chevy · 02-25-2011, 12:01 AM

THATS what im talkin' bout, a no cost to me fix

Thanks!

67chevy1series · 02-25-2011, 12:23 AM

got to love a no cost to me fix!

Mad Mike Rally · 10-16-2011, 10:30 PM

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JCD · 10-16-2011, 11:13 PM

When I took my Camaro scripts off, the stamped nut had a gob of the same stuff they used to seal the seams.
It acted as a washer, making the stamped nut tighter to the inside of the body panel, and also sealed the hole on the inside, keeping water from settling in the hole, and not giving rust a place to get a toehold.

When I took it out to restore the car, the nuts were loose on the script stem, so I replaced it with a chalking gun.

J.

68steppsidee · 10-17-2011, 05:37 AM

i used the letters you buy from advance

Mad Mike Rally · 10-17-2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68steppsidee

i used the letters you buy from advance

"Advance" like the national parts store chain?

oldblue1968chevy · 11-09-2011, 12:45 PM

? clarify?

50bomb · 11-09-2011, 01:07 PM

I am missing the O & T.....I want to get used ones as well cause I have an ugly truck. Also need the chevy bowtie that goes on the 67 grill. Maybe i get lucky and find one at the salvage yards.

Indyuke · 11-09-2011, 04:44 PM

Failing all the above solutions, I always use 3M double sided sticky tape cut to the outline of the letter. Moosh that thing on there and it's good.

lil hoodlum · 11-09-2011, 07:46 PM

Check out post #43 by RenoKeene

.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=489394&page=2

He has a pretty good idea for fixin' them wobbly letters. LOL

I wish I had knew about this before I bought new letters. And yes, the are kinda pricey.

Good Luck!

Keith

mooneyes · 11-09-2011, 09:50 PM

I put some rubber o rings on before the nut..worked great
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02-24-2011, 10:02 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! 67-68 Hood letters (used) not going back onto the hood without being 'loose'. I was missing some hood letters so i nabbed some at the junkyard. Well, some of them went on and snugged down, while others wouldnt tighten up. I hate to buy new ones (they are $$ and look too good for my old truck). What can I do to get these ones on, and be able to get em off oneday so I can paint under em? Thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-24-2011, 10:16 PM	#2
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! Interested in this myself. I'd suggest putting a dab of silicone on then snug them down. Atleast that's what I've been thinking when I do mine, unless something better comes to light here. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

02-24-2011, 10:23 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! ME TO! the h is the only good one on mine the rest are some what snug or loose to the point where they can go aroundy round....it is probably because the screw marks on the letters are eaten up to bad and therefore can t be screwed in all the way fella either glue em or buy new ones that is the fait i will have and the rest of us!

02-24-2011, 10:30 PM	#5
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! I'll have to look at how they are attached. Is the clip bad or is those tin nuts? I got ideas. I'll go look at mine __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

02-24-2011, 10:30 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! it isn't the letters that are loose ... its the stamped sheet metal nuts on the backside ... get new nuts

02-24-2011, 10:27 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! If anyone is missing some or wants to trade some letters I have some extras (Or WILL have some extras when i get done. Bump for ideas we have loose letters, or missing letters! HELP __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-24-2011, 10:43 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! Yeah they have nuts. So new nuts will fix the problem What exactly are they called then, tin nuts? Where could I get some? Thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-24-2011, 10:55 PM	#8
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02-24-2011, 11:00 PM	#9
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! Just looked at mine they are held with tin nuts. I would go to the hardware store and get some of those push on thin sheet metal reatiners. Like these http://www.shakeproof.com/products/s...ring_nuts.html __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

02-24-2011, 11:01 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! Okie dokie, gonna take 1 to school and hunt some down tomorow. Yall sure its the nuts that make em so loose lol..? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-24-2011, 11:40 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! No lol After school I'll try'n hunt some __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-24-2011, 11:45 PM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! Put the nut on your workbench and tap around the hole with a flat punch and make the hole smaller and then try. (flatten it out) Doesn't take much unless the studs are worn really thin. Hope that makes sense. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-25-2011, 12:01 AM	#15
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! THATS what im talkin' bout, a no cost to me fix Thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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10-16-2011, 11:13 PM	#18
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! When I took my Camaro scripts off, the stamped nut had a gob of the same stuff they used to seal the seams. It acted as a washer, making the stamped nut tighter to the inside of the body panel, and also sealed the hole on the inside, keeping water from settling in the hole, and not giving rust a place to get a toehold. When I took it out to restore the car, the nuts were loose on the script stem, so I replaced it with a chalking gun. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

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11-09-2011, 12:45 PM	#21
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! ? clarify? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-09-2011, 01:07 PM	#22
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! I am missing the O & T.....I want to get used ones as well cause I have an ugly truck. Also need the chevy bowtie that goes on the 67 grill. Maybe i get lucky and find one at the salvage yards.

11-09-2011, 04:44 PM	#23
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! Failing all the above solutions, I always use 3M double sided sticky tape cut to the outline of the letter. Moosh that thing on there and it's good.

11-09-2011, 07:46 PM	#24
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! Check out post #43 by RenoKeene .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=489394&page=2 He has a pretty good idea for fixin' them wobbly letters. LOL I wish I had knew about this before I bought new letters. And yes, the are kinda pricey. Good Luck! Keith

11-09-2011, 09:50 PM	#25
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	Re: 67-68 CHEVROLET Hood letters, help! There loose! I put some rubber o rings on before the nut..worked great Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

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