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Stray Cat




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posted 07-31-2005 09:46 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Stray Cat     send a private message to Stray Cat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Stray Cat
While cleaning the Prowler yesterday, I noticed two nuts that hold on the front Mud flaps to the front fender are missing. Anyone know where I can get replacements ? Part number etc ?

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John

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chances are, if they are missing they were never installed to start with.....I don't think the carriage bolt could fall out without the flap being removed...I found a good substitute bolt at a hardware store years ago, or you can use adhesive.....I had one fastened by DC with body adhesive(the entire flap/fastener fell off).....no bolts, it is still on the car 6 years and 20K miles later....
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Originally posted by tangled up in BLUE:
chances are, if they are missing they were never installed to start with.....I don't think the carriage bolt could fall out without the flap being removed...I found a good substitute bolt at a hardware store years ago, or you can use adhesive.....I had one fastened by DC with body adhesive(the entire flap/fastener fell off).....no bolts, it is still on the car 6 years and 20K miles later....

TUIB, I think he is looking for the nuts, not the bolts. I think I might have some extras here if he doesn't find any locally.

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quote:
Originally posted by Bcoffman Gray Ghost:
TUIB, I think he is looking for the nuts, not the bolts. I think I might have some extras here if he doesn't find any locally.


Ghost...

...uhhhhh, maybe I need to finish my Sunday morning nap before I start reading/replying to the posts.......I think they are a 12-13mm nut.....been a while since I installed any....should be easy to get...

...I need to use the carpenters rule...."read twice, type once"

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Larry,

Don't worry - I enjoyed the post....... The Bloody Marys in the AM will hammer you though.

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If I remember correctly they ar 6mm nuts. And they do vibrate off. Probably were there from the beginning.

Richard

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Make sure to use some loc-tite when putting the new nuts on.
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Mine fell off (retraced my route and found the flap) changed the bolts to SAE, used fender washers on the inside, and blue loc tite, presto zippo...no more problem!
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Stray Cat,
I believe there is no specific part number for the nuts for the mud flap bolts due to them being packaged with the mudflaps at time of packaging.
I would just take off the bolt and take it to the hardware store (NOT Home Depot or Lowes...JMO) to get the correct size. DEFINITELY use Loc-Tite when you reinstall.
By the way...nice Avatar with you and your son.

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You can also use Nyloc nuts. Not sure if that is the correct name but the have a nylon liner that holds the nuts on tight. I used them on my kat and have not had any problems.
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Try using a dab of silicone on the threads it works real well they will never spin off and you don't have to torque them off like when you use Loctite.

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Thanks everyone -

Appreciate it - need to get them fixed prior to the Woodward cruise.

Will certainly investigate all the suggestions and get back with what I did.

Sincerely,

John

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posted 08-04-2005 08:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for thedqman     send a private message to thedqman   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by thedqman
John,
I have extra.
If you want them pop me an email and I will send them out to you.
Mike DQ Man
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use nylock nuts they will not come loose.and you dont have to mess w/locktite or silicone.

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The nuts are 8mm, and the Nylock variety can readily be found at any Home Depot and cost about 9 cents each...

This message has been edited by Chromer on 08-05-2005 at 06:35 AM

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I used Nylock on mine...had lost 2 original nuts on each side when I finally noticed it,,,Nylock only way to go...just drove over 1,000 miles last weekend on very rough California highways and actually checked nuts and they are 100% as tight as when I put them on about 1 month ago. Bought mine from an ACE Hardware...but any hardware outlet should carry them...
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Thanks,

I will get some at the store and get them on this weekend so I can get to Woodward safely ! really appreciate all the help.

Mike - no need to send them if you haven't already. If you have, let me know what I owe you .... Thanks everyone !

John

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quote:
Originally posted by Stray Cat:
I noticed two nuts that hold on the front Mud flaps to the front fender are missing. Anyone know where I can get replacements ?


quote:
Originally posted by GRROWL on 06-10-2003:
You're bringing up what has been a HOTLY debated topic in the past. Yes, they are metric. HOWEVER, you can go to Home Depot and pick up 1/4-28 "Nylocks" (locking nuts) that will work PERFECTLY!!!

-GRROWL


P.S. - Original American hot-rods WERE NOT METRIC!

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The mud flap nuts are 6x1.o metric with a captive large dia. conical washer on them. While these are dificult to get and not avail at the dealer except with a new set of mud flaps I have a source on them and have them in stock. I sell them for 5.oo for 3 units 10.oo for 6 units. These are the same exact size as the orig. ones and they are just slightly darker in color and match the inside color of the mudflap very well. I do suggest using a dorp of locktite or some black silicone rubber (on the top of the nut after inst.)If you want these parts just send a check for the amt. of fasteners you want to:
Scott Curtis(make check to me)
755 Vista Grande Ave.
Los Altos, Ca. 94024
Questions?? Call me at 650-967-3609 Leave a message if I'm not here and I get back to A.S.A.P. Hope this helps, Obi-Wan
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Picked up the 1/4 28 Nylocs and Stainless washers.... Mup flap problem solved. $1.72. Thanks Grrowl and everyone else..... Woodward here we come !

John

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