Speed nuts for engine grill, What Size???? |
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Speed nuts for engine grill, What Size???? |
736conver |
Mar 7 2006, 01:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Just sent my engine grill lid out for powder coating and need to know what size speed nuts were on this. Anybody know off hand what size or can measure one the of posts for me. I should also add this is not for the letters but for the grill itself.
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914-8 |
Mar 7 2006, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
They aren't speed nuts, they are simple press on thingys. More like rubber covered clips than nuts.
The letters use speed nuts. I'd just call GPR or your favorite vendor and get them. |
736conver |
Mar 7 2006, 01:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
I dont want to pay for shipping and over pay for these becasue they are Porsche. When I can get a simple speed nut for them.
Again does anybody know what size they are. |
double-a |
Mar 7 2006, 01:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
8mm. i purchased a set from one of our vendors, morphenspectra. they're great quality and about $1 each. here's what they look like.
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double-a |
Mar 7 2006, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
er, forgot pic. i used these to attach the engine lid grille, the side grilles, the letters and the rear script. much better than the rubber ones imho.
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736conver |
Mar 7 2006, 02:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Thanks aaron but I need to know the inner diameter not outer.
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blitZ |
Mar 7 2006, 02:15 PM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
I picked up some speed nuts at my local Lowes. They have an automotive section in their hardware department. I just took a letter with me and sized it there. Think it's a pack of 4 for $0.69. If you have Lowes in your area, check them out. They also have assorted rubber grommets and pop in door panel fasteners.
CSOB |
914-8 |
Mar 7 2006, 02:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
Inner diameter size? Small! I don't believe that inner diameter measurements are typically used for nuts. If you don't want to use the factory clips, why not just take the grille to your local hardware store and find a speed nut or other fastener that fits? |
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double-a |
Mar 7 2006, 02:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
yeah, it's small. gotta be like 3mm or something.
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morph |
Mar 7 2006, 03:01 PM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Make sure you find metric ones for your car. Ours are for 3mm studs.
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736conver |
Mar 7 2006, 03:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
See my first post. I dont have the grill otherwise I wouldnt be asking for measurements.
Thanks Heidi. Thats what I needed to know. |
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