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Hood grill lock nuts

Posted: 6/2/05 12:24pm Message 1 of 7
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Vette(s): Coupe 74 - 454 Drive it like you stole it!
Can't find hood grill lock nuts.  I tried some 1.59$ Lowes regular lock nuts, but they don't fit (too small or too big).
 
What does the original one's look like and where can I find them ?
 
(It is for a 74, as I think this hood grill was from 72 to 76).
 
Thanks!
 



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Hood grill lock nuts

Posted: 6/2/05 12:34pm Message 2 of 7
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Vette(s): 1975, L-48 coupe, 4-speed, light mods

I don't know if you can get them. The previous owner of mine used what look like home made ones. They are square and don't look orininal. I haven't tryed to look for them yet.

 




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Hood grill lock nuts

Posted: 6/2/05 2:07pm Message 3 of 7
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Vette(s): 72 LT-1 AC coupe,69 l-36 coupe
Go to Napa or Kragan and ask for trim retainer nuts, they have different types push on screw on etc, my hood grill had smooth pins that went through the hood, the nuts looked like a "tin nut" that cut threads as you screwed them on to the smooth pin, don't over tighten, they can strip or break off because the pins are soft. anips38505.5924421296


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Posted: 6/2/05 4:17pm Message 4 of 7
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Vette(s): 76, L48, 4spd & 09, LS3, 6spd

Believe it or not - I did find some at: http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.asp?ZTM=cadefghb&GHOME =www.riksvet.com&TITLE=RIK'S_UNLIMITED_CORVETTE_PARTS

(they are listed as trim nuts with the hood stuff)

I'm sure the other vendors have them as well. Just happened to have this one on my desk at work. I know nothing about these guys, but my guess is it will cost more to ship than what it's worth. You can always try home depot or your local hardware store.

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Hood grill lock nuts

Posted: 6/2/05 7:14pm Message 5 of 7
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Vette(s): Coupe 74 - 454 Drive it like you stole it!
That's how I found the "lock nuts" at Lowes. Just didn't get the right one's I guess.
 
Will look at that site and maybe another trip to the local store.
 
Thanks!



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Posted: 6/2/05 10:11pm Message 6 of 7
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Anything, but Stock and more mods to come! SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.
We have a local auto body supply store in town that sells these type of things.  See if you have a place like this locally.


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Posted: 6/3/05 6:43am Message 7 of 7
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Check with your local body shop.  Many body shops stock these.  And Body shop supply houses often stock them as well.


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