Correct fastener

[David H.]

Can anyone please show me a picture of the correct fastener/retainer used to secure the front top fender molding on a '62?

Front chrome and fender chrome 004.jpg
Thanks!

[Tom D.]

Re: Correct fastener

I think you need two types. Paragon probably has a kit, or do you want to know "original style"? I think I saw this recently, so let me make a search.

Also, Paragon kit number 4404K says "These moldings come with self cutting speed nuts, not the special retainers as original."

Per the AIM, Positions "D" are the last two at the rear of each. Those (four spots) got something different.

[David H.]

Re: Correct fastener

I have the original moldings and what came off of one side is a speed nut about the size of a nickel.
Cant find those anywhere. Wasnt sure if that was correct.

[Mike E.]

Re: Correct fastener

How early is the 62? First type are flat and hexagonal. Second type a speed nut with a flange for a shoulder.

[John F.]

Re: Correct fastener

Hard to tell when covered with undercoating.

[Mike E.]

Re: Correct fastener

Can you put a pic of that up? or at least send to mikeerns@wi.rr.com?
Thanks,
Mike

I have the original moldings and what came off of one side is a speed nut about the size of a nickel.
Cant find those anywhere. Wasnt sure if that was correct.

[Mike E.]

Re: Correct fastener

Never seen a 62 yet where all the top spear retainers were covered with undercoating.

Hard to tell when covered with undercoating.

[David H.]

Re: Correct fastener

Front top fender chrome speed nut 001.jpgFront top fender chrome speed nut 003.jpgFront top fender chrome speed nut 002.jpgHere is the speed nut that came off one of the moldings.

[Mike E.]

Re: Correct fastener

Absolutely correct for earlier cars in 62!!!!!!! What is your VIN? I have no idea where to find those. Both of my bowtie 62's (2266 and 2964) have those. I think that my 3390 had those, but I took them off in 1977 to paint the car, and didn't pay that much attention 35 years ago! Hopefully someone knows correct terminology for those, and can point us to where to find them.
Regards,
Mike

[David H.]

Re: Correct fastener

I thought these were correct for my early '62 car VIN 2550.
I only have ten of these for one side. Was missing one.
The other side has had work previously and had the incorrect fasteners.
Small speed nuts are all that are available now and are not the correct ones.
Looking for options.

[Doug F.]

Re: Correct fastener

i threw out a whole box of those not too long ago, oops !

[David H.]

Re: Correct fastener

Anyone have any of these fasteners they would be willing to sell me? I need about fifteen of them.
PM me if you do. These hold the front top fender molding to the fender.
ThanksFront top fender chrome speed nut 003.jpg

[Mike E.]

Re: Correct fastener

Does anyone have a proper precise description for what these would be called in the fastener world?

[John F.]

Re: Correct fastener

They look very similar to the license plate mounting nut for the front of C1s. Check out the picture at CC.

[Dennis C.]

Re: Correct fastener

Does anyone have a proper precise description for what these would be called in the fastener world?

I would call them stamped self threading nuts. AMK Products has a nut that might be close, but not exact. The description indicates 5/32 stud, 11/32 hex with a finish of black Phosphate. There part number is (KYB) 9418239.

Maybe?

Dennis