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License plate screws GM supplied in new cars
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Re: License plate screws GM supplied in new cars
I searched "license plate screw" to learn what they looked like in 1970, and this unanswered thread popped up.
Is this the style of slotted truss head screw that was used? Plated or were they natural?Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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Re: License plate screws GM supplied in new cars
I looked at the JG to answer my own question (which I should have done first...).
For 70-72, the screws are "cadmium plated slotted oval head with a large diameter head, coarse threads, and a flat threaded end." Which is similar to the photo above.
It's interesting there's only four screws per car (not eight).Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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Re: License plate screws GM supplied in new cars
These are exactly like the license plate screws I got on my 2023 Z06. I expect that is why they are still being sold by GM and many others. I doubt they are cadmium plated now days, however that is a whole other story.Terry- Top
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Re: License plate screws GM supplied in new cars
Maybe the only Corvette part that hasn't changed in 60 years. Good trivia question.Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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Anyone have the GM part number for these screws?***************
late Oct 1969 L46 350/350, M21 4spd, 3.70 posi convertible --As with life, restoration is a journey, not a destination. Though restored cars provide both journeys AND destinations!- Top
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Re: License plate screws GM supplied in new cars
Thanks but Yes that is nylon nut. Am looking for screw number. Away from my AIM for a while.***************
late Oct 1969 L46 350/350, M21 4spd, 3.70 posi convertible --As with life, restoration is a journey, not a destination. Though restored cars provide both journeys AND destinations!- Top
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i think i have an unused/unopened manilla envelope the screws and nuts came in from the factory in my parts room. If I still have, i remember it had a part number on it. I'll check tonight and post. ARA- Top
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