Stripped pinchwelt cap screw hole. Looking for suggestions.

[Brian E.]

My coupe probably isn’t the only one to have one (or more) of these pinchwelt cap screw holes stripped out to the point where the little screw just doesn’t grab enough material. I have removed the quarter trim panels to get to the back side of the B pillar, and I am considering using epoxy to permanently bond this little speed nut to the back side of the B pillar where the tip of the screw comes through. What are some other methods I should consider to provide some threads for a stripped out screw hole in this location? Please bear in m ind that I do not want to go to a larger size screw; I want to keep the same size screw. Thanks in advance.

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[Pete B.]

If it can't be seen, no one would know. Restoration requires some creativity.
When I did my body off on my 71, there were multiple places I had to resort to creative fixes so I could move ahead.

Good luck!!

[Mark F.]

Brian,

Those pinch welt cap screws have a special head and the threads aren't very long...do you think they'd be able to reach all the way thru the speed nut ?

maybe just epoxy some fiberglass matt back there - also filling the hole with epoxy ?

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[Owen L.]

I've filled numerous screw holes with epoxy (JB, West, Devcon). These types of fixes are quick and easy and they don't need inserts or backing nuts because they so rarely have a need for disassembly and reassembly.

Wait until it's fully cured before drilling the pilot hole.