Body Bolts, what fasteners

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • derricklong38
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2009
    • 167

    #1

    Body Bolts, what fasteners

    Looking for another way to bolt together the body. Have been using the captured washer bolts and a flange nut, but getting tired of chasing the things around, and bolting the doors is a hassle. Seen a couple pics of some cars that have T-Nuts riveted to them, but having trouble finding a 1/4-20 T Nut. Any one using something similar and tell me where to get them?
  • charcoal01
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2008
    • 545

    #2
    1/4 body bolts with a J clip behind it. You can get them at parts stores or at fastenal. The clip goes on the decking side, works really well.

    Comment

    • zeroracing
      Senior Member
      • May 2007
      • 1014

      #3
      I use a threaded insert, harbor frieght sells the tool very cheap and it does work for years. I get replacement inserts from local hardware store. I then use a 1/4" machine screw with a countersunk finishing washer. Makes for extremely cheap and clean look. Have completed multiple cars with them and lasted.

      Comment

      • stockcar5
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 1289

        #4
        Originally posted by zeroracing View Post
        I use a threaded insert, harbor frieght sells the tool very cheap and it does work for years. I get replacement inserts from local hardware store. I then use a 1/4" machine screw with a countersunk finishing washer. Makes for extremely cheap and clean look. Have completed multiple cars with them and lasted.
        also called a "riv nut". they work very well.

        Comment

        • derricklong38
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2009
          • 167

          #5
          never had any problems with them spinning? Thats why i am trying to find a t-nut but in 1/4 20 thread to have the rivets to keep it from spinning

          Comment

          • zeroracing
            Senior Member
            • May 2007
            • 1014

            #6
            No, I have never had problems with the insert spinning.

            Comment

            • Mod77L
              Member
              • Nov 2009
              • 46

              #7
              Just use a clip-on or cage nut. Easier to install, no tool needed. http://www.mcmaster.com/#cage-nuts/=nbs4tr

              Comment

              • cooterbrown#61
                Junior Member
                • Apr 2012
                • 4

                #8
                I use a threaded nut called a jack nut. It collapses like an exploding head rivet and is 1/4-20 thread.

                Comment

                Working...
                X