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Post by oldstata on Mar 1, 2015 21:09:01 GMT -5
What have you guys done to install the side trim as the studs wear down and the speed nuts don't grab them ?
I am thinking of tring to build it up with jb weld
Also thinking of using 3m tape along it has any one done this ?
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Post by Big Mike on Mar 1, 2015 21:42:44 GMT -5
I've had this issue with the hood spear and hood lip. I sanded down the studs with emory cloth and then cut new threads with a smaller size speed nut. I have a great old fashion hardware store and I could try several until I found the right one.
You can also take the existing speed nut and flatten out the cutting edge to make it grip.
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Post by oldstata on Mar 1, 2015 22:08:56 GMT -5
Not sure if sanding material off is a good idea with only three studs lol paranoid of it falling off I guess or breaking
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Post by Big Mike on Mar 1, 2015 23:38:11 GMT -5
You just want to knock the edges of the grooves so the new speed nut grabs properly.
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Post by joepadavano on Mar 2, 2015 10:54:15 GMT -5
I take car to be sure the speed nuts go back in the original grooves if possible. Also, if a nut is loose, you can flatten the deformed "threads" on the nut using a hammer and punch so it will grip better.
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Post by oldstata on Mar 2, 2015 11:20:36 GMT -5
I am using new speed nuts, but it seems that some of the post are rotted smaller if this makes sense. I did try the next size down ( what the local hard ware had) but it was too small. I have a front and rear trim with these issues most went on with out any problems
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Post by 442scotty on Mar 4, 2015 9:59:21 GMT -5
Try some metric sizes if you can find them. Worked for me.
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