Nuts at bottom edge of door for door panel attachment? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TacBlade · 09-18-2013, 12:25 PM

I have a 1970. It is missing several nuts that are secured at the bottom of the door to attach the door panel. They are square and are secured in a way that locks them in the square hole? Anyone know where you can get these and how would I attach them?
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**john** · 09-18-2013, 01:21 PM

Wes at classic heartbeat has capture nuts. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...red%20nuts.htm

TheSeeker · 09-18-2013, 05:53 PM

Local Hardware store/Ace has these as well if you do not want to wait on shipping. Ask for cage nut/capture nuts.

NC_John · 09-18-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSeeker

Local Hardware store/Ace has these as well if you do not want to wait on shipping. Ask for cage nut/capture nuts.

That kicks ass! I lost one when I was taking off my door panels - I had to use an impact driver on the screws....

boynton · 09-18-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_John

That kicks ass! I lost one when I was taking off my door panels - I had to use an impact driver on the screws....

haha ive been there before...

MikeyMan · 09-18-2013, 08:08 PM

What works even better and cheaper are those square nylon/plastic license plate fasteners.

You simply push the plastic "nuts" into the square hole. Then you "tap" them with whatever screw you are using to fasten the door panels with. I prefer stainless 1/4-20 oval head with trim washer.

Best thing is the plastic nut and metal screws won't rust together ever again.

TacBlade · 09-18-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyMan

What works even better and cheaper are those square nylon/plastic license plate fasteners.

You simply push the plastic "nuts" into the square hole. Then you "tap" them with whatever screw you are using to fasten the door panels with. I prefer stainless 1/4-20 oval head with trim washer.

Best thing is the plastic nut and metal screws won't rust together ever again.

Now that is a GREAT idea there!!!!!!

PanelDeland · 09-18-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_John

That kicks ass! I lost one when I was taking off my door panels - I had to use an impact driver on the screws....

If you have an "Automotive Fasteners" warehouse,they also cartry them.

Hubscrub · 09-19-2013, 07:19 AM

I got my stuff at lowes to fix mine, I used the nylon also
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**RenoKeene** · 09-19-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyMan

What works even better and cheaper are those square nylon/plastic license plate fasteners.

You simply push the plastic "nuts" into the square hole. Then you "tap" them with whatever screw you are using to fasten the door panels with. I prefer stainless 1/4-20 oval head with trim washer.

Best thing is the plastic nut and metal screws won't rust together ever again.

^^What Mikey said

09-18-2013, 12:25 PM	#1
TacBlade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 104	Nuts at bottom edge of door for door panel attachment? I have a 1970. It is missing several nuts that are secured at the bottom of the door to attach the door panel. They are square and are secured in a way that locks them in the square hole? Anyone know where you can get these and how would I attach them? Posted via Mobile Device

09-18-2013, 01:21 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Nuts at bottom edge of door for door panel attachment? Wes at classic heartbeat has capture nuts. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...red%20nuts.htm Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

09-18-2013, 05:53 PM	#3
TheSeeker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 337	Re: Nuts at bottom edge of door for door panel attachment? Local Hardware store/Ace has these as well if you do not want to wait on shipping. Ask for cage nut/capture nuts.

09-18-2013, 08:08 PM	#6
MikeyMan Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.W. Chicago, IL. Posts: 317	Re: Nuts at bottom edge of door for door panel attachment? What works even better and cheaper are those square nylon/plastic license plate fasteners. You simply push the plastic "nuts" into the square hole. Then you "tap" them with whatever screw you are using to fasten the door panels with. I prefer stainless 1/4-20 oval head with trim washer. Best thing is the plastic nut and metal screws won't rust together ever again.

09-19-2013, 07:19 AM	#9
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