Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 07-22-2017, 03:40 PM

OK, the 8 little "j nuts" (I think that's the term), the little clips that allow 4 screws to told the headlight bezel onto the outer grill.....where can I find those?

Also, there are three other "J nuts/clips" that allow the grill support bracket to attach to the outer and inner grill.

Is there a set I can order? I don't have these in my "front end bolt kit" from Classic Industries.

Is this a time for me to actually hit up the hardware stores and look around?

**special-K** · 07-22-2017, 05:07 PM

I know automotive paint supply houses usually carry all the body fasteners and such. Do you have one in a town near you?

In The Ten Ring · 07-22-2017, 05:12 PM

Not that I know of man. Thanks for the suggestion though.

I've decided to try Lowe's and Tractor Supply tonight. As soon as my wash is dry I'm going out. I might give NAPA a shot also. I'll take my originals with me and my bolts.

*randy500* · 07-22-2017, 05:39 PM

My local lowes has them in a drawer, automotive fasteners, bought some a month ago

bill3rail · 07-22-2017, 05:59 PM

Any pictures?

Bill

In The Ten Ring · 07-23-2017, 12:47 AM

I went out yesterday evening and I bought a couple of clips from Tractor Supply and Lowes but I am not really happy with either. I may take those back. I think I'll use my original clips, I derusted those and spray painted, they should work OK I think. Mine are very pitted though.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-23-2017, 09:59 AM

They're called J nuts. They come in different screw sizes and depth. You should be able to match them to your old ones.

**AussieinNC** · 07-23-2017, 02:45 PM

LMC has them as a kit under :
30-0764 16 pieces, 8 screws, 8 clips...in black...

Hope this helps...

**AussieinNC** · 07-23-2017, 02:45 PM

and No...I dont work for LMC

**AussieinNC** · 07-23-2017, 02:48 PM

30-0069 is the kit LMC does for the grill screw clips...

the first one I posted was for the headlamp bezels...

In The Ten Ring · 07-24-2017, 01:16 AM

Thanks man. A friend and I actually started putting the grill onto the truck yesterday, using mostly my original clips.

I think they'll hold up. I would like to get new bolts for the hood latch assembly, those are 12 point bolts. Anyone know of where to get those?

07-22-2017, 03:40 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? OK, the 8 little "j nuts" (I think that's the term), the little clips that allow 4 screws to told the headlight bezel onto the outer grill.....where can I find those? Also, there are three other "J nuts/clips" that allow the grill support bracket to attach to the outer and inner grill. Is there a set I can order? I don't have these in my "front end bolt kit" from Classic Industries. Is this a time for me to actually hit up the hardware stores and look around?

07-22-2017, 05:07 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? I know automotive paint supply houses usually carry all the body fasteners and such. Do you have one in a town near you? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-22-2017, 05:12 PM	#3
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? Not that I know of man. Thanks for the suggestion though. I've decided to try Lowe's and Tractor Supply tonight. As soon as my wash is dry I'm going out. I might give NAPA a shot also. I'll take my originals with me and my bolts.

07-22-2017, 05:39 PM	#4
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? My local lowes has them in a drawer, automotive fasteners, bought some a month ago

07-22-2017, 05:59 PM	#5
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? Any pictures? Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-23-2017, 12:47 AM	#6
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? I went out yesterday evening and I bought a couple of clips from Tractor Supply and Lowes but I am not really happy with either. I may take those back. I think I'll use my original clips, I derusted those and spray painted, they should work OK I think. Mine are very pitted though.

07-23-2017, 09:59 AM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? They're called J nuts. They come in different screw sizes and depth. You should be able to match them to your old ones. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-23-2017, 02:45 PM	#8
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,158	Re: Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? LMC has them as a kit under : 30-0764 16 pieces, 8 screws, 8 clips...in black... Hope this helps...

07-23-2017, 02:48 PM	#10
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,158	Re: Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? 30-0069 is the kit LMC does for the grill screw clips... the first one I posted was for the headlamp bezels...

07-24-2017, 01:16 AM	#11
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Where can I find the outer grill screw clips? Thanks man. A friend and I actually started putting the grill onto the truck yesterday, using mostly my original clips. I think they'll hold up. I would like to get new bolts for the hood latch assembly, those are 12 point bolts. Anyone know of where to get those?



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