Re: 70 Cuda side marker light Accorn nuts
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09/18/14 01:08 AM
09/18/14 01:08 AM
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1970 - 71 Cuda take a #10 self threading acorn nut for larger ones ( fyi , these were dis-continued thru the manufacturer a few years ago so supply is dwindling )
and an 8-32 machine thread version for the smaller ones ( still readily avail )
What do you mean "the smaller ones" Bill? Are there 2 different size studs on those taillights?
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Re: 70 Cuda side marker light Accorn nuts
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09/18/14 09:37 AM
09/18/14 09:37 AM
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What do you mean "the smaller ones" Bill? Are there 2 different size studs on those taillights?
Jim,/like mentioned 1970-71 Barracuda ( 1970-71 Fury is the same ) is an odd duck, they require 4 fasteners per sidemarker when most other cars only require 2 per light.
The larger acorn nut is the same as the sidemarkers on most 1969 B and A bodies. ' Also the same nut as on the tail light on 1970 Plymouth B body
AMK was the manufacturer ,but dis-continued a few years back . RT Specialties might have some . I bought the remaining stock AMK had back then and have very few left to use for in house shop projects
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Re: 70 Cuda side marker light Accorn nuts
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10/25/17 09:03 PM
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Thanks so much, what a great picture and a great example!! Often pictures can change color a bit so I’ll ask the question to be sure.
Based on my example I can confirm on the larger nut, the Pal nut was yellow chromate, and believed the cap over it was clear zinc, you agree this appears to be the case. However, looking at the photo it appears to be the entire nut assembly is yellow chromate, but appear to have been plated separately and the reason for the chromate color differences. This is more appearent when comparing the finish color to the smaller nut in the photo, that we agree is clear zinc and a clean silver color.
Additionally it’s great to see that this photo supports that no seal was placed on the bottom. While I had no evidence of a seal or sealer on mine, I do see many selling these with a seal, making me question if what I had was played with over time.
Again, not having seen it in person I’m only asking the question and will rely on you for clarification.
Again, great photo!!!!!
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