Welded in nuts for the hood hinge bolts

[Mike65 476]

I tried doing a search and didnt find what I was looking for so here goes, I am going to be replacing the 2 front inner fender panels soon on my 69 Coupe & noticed several of the welded in nuts on the rear inner fender panels that the hood hinges bolt to are missing & just have nuts & bolts. I thought that I read here that one of the parts venders has the replacement bolts for sale? I checked out CJ Pony Parts site & could not find them there. Anyone if the are repo'd?.

TIA, Mike.

[69gmachine 15]

The replacement panels use a different style nut than the original design, so you shouldn't need to find originals. The OEM panels used a square nutsert that had a lip that captured the inner fender apron. Once they get punched out it's almost impossible to get the opening to retain them without welding in place.

 

The replacement design (at least the ones that I've seen) use a tube nut that's already welded in place so it can't punch out like the original design did. I haven't seen Dynacorn's panel, but I imagine it's also an improvement over the original. Call any of the Mustang vendors and they should be able to confirm that the replacement panels already have the tube nuts installed.

[Mike65 476]

Thanks for the reply 69gmachine but I do not need to replace the rear inner fender panels & just need some of the nuts to weld in place.

[69gmachine 15]

OK, I misread your post. I thought you were replacing the rear inner panels. Sorry about that.

[coz 108]

I had the same problem awhile back and a fellow 69'r Armond helped me out. He pulled some from a junk yard and sent me one. I was able to weld the nut into the inner fender panel and all was good. So I'd try to find a junk yard with a couple of 69's around (other years may work) and a cutter and go to town.

[Dangstang 14]

I bought new nuts through CJP If you can not source pm me I have a couple left and will send to ya

68-70 Hood Hinge Nuts(In Fender Aprons)(6) Hardware Only 1968-1970

 

 

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68-70 Hood Hinge Nuts(In Fender Aprons)(6) Hardware Only 1968-1970

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Edited July 18, 2012 by Dangstang
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