Guest tommygfunk Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 As you know I’m restoring a 1957 mercury station wagon and I’m looking for a few weld in nuts. So I have contacted a few fastener suppliers, but I still have no word back yet. I figured I’d ask on here and see if you all have any idea where to look. The measurements on the main body of the nut are as fallows.ffice:office" /><O:p></O:p>The opening for the nut to slip into is 3/8 square and the two tabs to weld to are approximately ½ across including the nut. <O:p</O:p[__] 3/8 square<O:p</O:pTabs>[[ _ ]]<TABS< b> <O:p</O:pWith the addition of weld tads the nut measures approximately ½ across including the nut, but this is only at the top. I would say it is about 3/16 thich. <O:p></O:p>The centered hole is ¼ x 20. I know the diagram is kind of cheesy, but it is what I have to work with. I’m hoping you can help me out.<O:p</O:p<O:p</O:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-shot Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Look for the snap in type used in equipment racks, I'm sure they can be modified and come in numerous sizes and threads, called cage nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 McMaster-Carr sells weld nuts but you'll have look for yourself................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Check with Restoration Specialties in PA (814-467-9842). They sell cage nuts,weld nuts , U and J nuts,Speed nuts ,clinch "D" nuts and others. I think they can help you. You should be able to access their catalog at restorationspecialties.com. Good luck! Incidently,the cage nuts clip into square holes and the weld nuts have flanges on them. Edited March 15, 2012 by jpage (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommygfunk Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 E-mails out to Restoration Specialties in PA, and I’m checking out the snap in type. I’m looking on McMaster-Carr and I found T nuts that look just like what I need so I’ll send off an e-mail to them too! Thanks everyone I’m hoping this works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Rest.Spec. has tee nuts also,both the weld type and for wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Yes! There was a thread on the HAMB on the same topic within the last week or so, McMaster-Carr was one of the suppiers mentioned. McMaster-Carr sells weld nuts but you'll have look for yourself................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommygfunk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 So far no luck on Fastenal, but I’m waiting on more e-mails. Here is a photo of the nut. It isn’t the greatest photo, but I think you can make it out. Here is a direct link to photos. http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/48872/2441642410035363822S425x425Q85.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommygfunk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 This is the BS response I got from Kris at “McMaster-carr” "Hi Tom,We decline to bid on this inquiry,Kris"Are these guys for real! What the small guys are not worthy enough to buy from them? I’m heated at this I guessing they maybe too lazy to help. Beware dealing with them. Grate public relations I guess. All i need 12 weld in nuts for a 1957 mercury commuter’s tailgate and you send me this as a reply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) I'm not sure what approach you used with McMaster unless you were asking them to special make them or something along those lines. Go to the McMaster online catalog. If they stock it they will sell it to you. Something like those nuts would probably sell in multiples of ten or so. They will take your credit card and you will have the item on your door step the next day for a very reasonable shipping charge. McMaster-Carr is one of the most valuable resources a shop owner/restorer can have............Bob Edited March 16, 2012 by Bhigdog (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Agreed. It's only been in the last few years that McMaster would even sell to private individuals. They have no minimum charge but you will likely have to buy a "package" which may range from 1 to 100 pieces depending on the item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommygfunk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Well I’m not a demanding person and e-mailed with respect and this response was completely unprofessional. A short explanation would have been nice and after speaking to the sales manager he seems to think the same. After all I not only provided a photo of the part, a photo of where it needs to go. He is looking for the part in question. I’m respectful to persons and I hope to have the same returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Here's a picture of the weld type nuts that Resto.Specialties have. Disregard the prices as they are old. You can buy any number,no minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Is this the type of nut you are looking for? Model A Ford Cage Nut - 5/16"-24 - Plain Steel - MAC's Antique Auto Parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 That's the same nut that I posted a picture of. Some of those year cars use a type of cage nut that has a small tab on each side that slips into slots in the body panel. Similar to weld nuts but they don't get welded in.Here's a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommygfunk Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 After numerous numbers of e-mails from what seemed like an unending line of suppliers Dave from Restoration Specialties & Supply Windber, PA knew exactly what I was looking for and I’m mailing him the one good one so he can match it up. Today was a great day and he was extremely professional and took the time to help me out no matter how long it took. The nut is considered a press in nut. It may have been spot welded in, but they are not weld nuts like I thought. It was one of those ducks teeth kind of things. Restoration Specialties is going to be a huge help on this job! A big thank you goes out to everyone for all your help in this matter! Between IFSJA and AACA forums you have been great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Good Deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJD Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 to tommygfunkI think you can travel east in search for knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommygfunk Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 It takes a good man and makes him better! to tommygfunkI think you can travel east in search for knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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