What to be done for stripped/frozen door panel screws? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Longhorn 70 · 04-14-2015, 09:59 AM

I am in the process of replacing the door panels for my little truck. 2 of the pressed in nuts for the door panel screws, which are technically bolts, have dropped out of the door.

Are there cage nuts that I could put in? I don't weld, (it is on my bucket list) so I can't put square nuts behind and tack in place.

What would be an easy effective, way to proceed please?

PanelDeland · 04-14-2015, 11:09 AM

IIRC I used cage nuts. It's been a while since I had the panels off but I haven't had any problem. I think I used ones that clip over the edge and reach the hole.Hope this helps. They may be J nuts.

**john** · 04-14-2015, 11:50 AM

Wes at classicheartbeat has the caged nuts.
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/nuts_&_bolts1.htm

Longhorn 70 · 04-14-2015, 02:49 PM

thanks guys. I figured it would be something like that. I do have the screws already. I'll bring them to the Ace store and get the capture nuts.

hugger6933 · 04-14-2015, 06:38 PM

Plastic license plate clips the kind that snap into the bumper, will do well in a pinch for those metal little suckers. That would be the 99 cent solution, but they are probably a couple bucks now. I don't look to often at prices of stuff by the time I need it I need it.

**LockDoc** · 04-14-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

Plastic license plate clips the kind that snap into the bumper, will do well in a pinch for those metal little suckers. That would be the 99 cent solution, but they are probably a couple bucks now. I don't look to often at prices of stuff by the time I need it I need it.

This is what I used for mine....

LockDoc

04-14-2015, 09:59 AM	#1
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	What to be done for stripped/frozen door panel screws? I am in the process of replacing the door panels for my little truck. 2 of the pressed in nuts for the door panel screws, which are technically bolts, have dropped out of the door. Are there cage nuts that I could put in? I don't weld, (it is on my bucket list) so I can't put square nuts behind and tack in place. What would be an easy effective, way to proceed please? __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

04-14-2015, 11:09 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: What to be done for stripped/frozen door panel screws? IIRC I used cage nuts. It's been a while since I had the panels off but I haven't had any problem. I think I used ones that clip over the edge and reach the hole.Hope this helps. They may be J nuts. __________________ 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"

04-14-2015, 11:50 AM	#3
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: What to be done for stripped/frozen door panel screws? Wes at classicheartbeat has the caged nuts. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/nuts_&_bolts1.htm __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

04-14-2015, 02:49 PM	#4
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: What to be done for stripped/frozen door panel screws? thanks guys. I figured it would be something like that. I do have the screws already. I'll bring them to the Ace store and get the capture nuts. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

04-14-2015, 06:38 PM	#5
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: What to be done for stripped/frozen door panel screws? Plastic license plate clips the kind that snap into the bumper, will do well in a pinch for those metal little suckers. That would be the 99 cent solution, but they are probably a couple bucks now. I don't look to often at prices of stuff by the time I need it I need it.



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