Arm rest 'Capture' nut - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cruisinthe34 · 07-26-2016, 07:10 AM

I have a 1971 Stepper, and I finally got the interior door panels off. Unfortunately I had to sacrifice the Arm rest bolts. I do see that a well known vendor sells replacement bolts, but I also need the 'capture' nuts that fit into the door. Anyone know of a resource for these and what are the specs ?? like 3/8 x 16 etc ?????

wahl4m · 07-26-2016, 08:56 AM

any hardware store that carries the neat little stuff in variety boxs /got mine at a local true value,just a little differant design BUT WORKED PERFECT !! AND ONLY 48 CENTS

**Grumpy old man** · 07-26-2016, 09:35 AM

1/4 - 20

cruisinthe34 · 07-26-2016, 10:28 AM

Thanks. Thought that would be bigger than 1/4 - 20

PanelDeland · 07-26-2016, 04:10 PM

If you have an "Automotive Fasteners" near you they have anything you need.

**RodnRudy** · 07-26-2016, 06:54 PM

I just finished replacing those arm rest capture nuts with the plastic license plate screw holders. They fit nice and snug, snap right in.

**ohboy321** · 07-26-2016, 07:57 PM

I just replace them on my truck. My local h/w store did not carry any capture nuts, so I got them from McMaster-Carr. As mentioned already, they are 1/4-20 and I was able to get ones that are sized for the sheet metal thickness. The slots are beat up an rounded a little, but they fit well.

**68bowtie** · 07-26-2016, 09:01 PM

also called cage nuts

07-26-2016, 07:10 AM	#1
cruisinthe34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 228	Arm rest 'Capture' nut I have a 1971 Stepper, and I finally got the interior door panels off. Unfortunately I had to sacrifice the Arm rest bolts. I do see that a well known vendor sells replacement bolts, but I also need the 'capture' nuts that fit into the door. Anyone know of a resource for these and what are the specs ?? like 3/8 x 16 etc ????? __________________ Steve My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=morning+glory 1971 C10 Inline 6 250 700R4 "Marlene" 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan 350 700R4 "Iris" 1941 Ford 1/2 Ton 5.0 H.O Roller C-4 "Rose" 2019 Honda Ridgeline

07-26-2016, 08:56 AM	#2
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 921	Re: Arm rest 'Capture' nut any hardware store that carries the neat little stuff in variety boxs /got mine at a local true value,just a little differant design BUT WORKED PERFECT !! AND ONLY 48 CENTS

07-26-2016, 09:35 AM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Arm rest 'Capture' nut 1/4 - 20 __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-26-2016, 10:28 AM	#4
cruisinthe34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 228	Re: Arm rest 'Capture' nut Thanks. Thought that would be bigger than 1/4 - 20 __________________ Steve My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=morning+glory 1971 C10 Inline 6 250 700R4 "Marlene" 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan 350 700R4 "Iris" 1941 Ford 1/2 Ton 5.0 H.O Roller C-4 "Rose" 2019 Honda Ridgeline

07-26-2016, 04:10 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Arm rest 'Capture' nut If you have an "Automotive Fasteners" near you they have anything you need. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-26-2016, 06:54 PM	#6
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: Arm rest 'Capture' nut I just finished replacing those arm rest capture nuts with the plastic license plate screw holders. They fit nice and snug, snap right in.

07-26-2016, 07:57 PM	#7
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 276	Re: Arm rest 'Capture' nut I just replace them on my truck. My local h/w store did not carry any capture nuts, so I got them from McMaster-Carr. As mentioned already, they are 1/4-20 and I was able to get ones that are sized for the sheet metal thickness. The slots are beat up an rounded a little, but they fit well. Attached Images

07-26-2016, 09:01 PM	#8
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,399	Re: Arm rest 'Capture' nut also called cage nuts __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)



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