alini Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Anyone know where to get some replacement nuts for the fender emblems. I bought new ones from CARS hoping they came with the emblem, but they dont. Not sure I have the right ones, they are 3/8s nut style retainers and I dont have enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Your local hardware store should have some speed nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Should be available from Home Depot, or Lowes in the fastener section, and probably any automotive supply store - take one of the old ones for comparison.They cut their own thread into the emblem pins, so don't over-tighten them, as the pins may break off !!You can also use a little dab of RTV silicone, or perma-gum in the speed nut recess to seal the holes for the pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CARS, Inc. Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Chris,I took a little time to see what would fit on these emblems. It appears that the studs are approximately 0.135 OD. We offer thread cutting nuts for 1/8" studs which are a tad tight and a potential exists to snap off the stud while tightening as Randy Hunter mentioned. I also have "flat nuts" for 1/8" studs but I didn't like the feel (a little loose). If you want, I can send you a set of each so you can report back here with your opinion. PM me with your mailing address and I will send you some samples.Jeff @ CARS, Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) OK Chris: I've had it with those darn speed nuts. In the early 80's I removed all the trim from my 65 Riv for paint and I put barrel fasteners in the holes to secure the emblems when I put them back on . Pretty simple. The peg from the emblem goes into the hole (a barrel with a micro flange on the end). They can also be pried off easily for the future . I'm sure we all get that concept, right? Mitch Edited March 28, 2014 by lrlforfun (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosteve Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 So where does a person find those barrel fasteners these days?Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CARS, Inc. Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) We call them "tube nuts". They can be found here:http://www.oldbuickparts.com/catalog/tube-nuts-c-19_668_667.htmlhthJeff @ CARS, Inc. Edited March 31, 2014 by CARS, Inc. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty_bucket Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I asked in another question but will post here as well. Do you have the clips for the rear first gen Riviera emblem? It has flat posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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