68-71 arm rest nut retainers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68bowtie** · 10-13-2015, 09:53 PM

does anyone know if someone reproduces these? it's the little square nut brace that is secured to the inside of the door panel... i had one snap off and i can't figure out where to find one...

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1968aj · 10-13-2015, 10:11 PM

I bought some of them but cant remember where i got them. If you want i will give you a couple. They are called cage nuts. I think it was on ebay.

1968aj · 10-13-2015, 10:23 PM

I misremembered. The cage nuts i have hold the door panels on. They may be a different size. I will still send you some if you want them

**68bowtie** · 10-13-2015, 10:30 PM

they might be the same size actually. that would be awesome, i'll get a pic and you can let me know if they are the same...

**68bowtie** · 10-13-2015, 10:39 PM

i believe the nut may actually be the same, but the door panel nuts don't appear to use the "cage". you can see in the top pic (the one still intact) the cage is pretty rusty, the other one i snapped off one of the keepers. grrr...

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1968aj · 10-13-2015, 10:41 PM

Pm your address and i will mail a couple to you if they are wrong you will have a couple of spares.

**68bowtie** · 10-13-2015, 10:45 PM

will do thanks! for anyone else who reads the thread, it does look like they are on feebay...

not sure if this is this ad is the right thread size, but there they are...

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1968aj · 10-13-2015, 11:00 PM

Will mail them tomorrow. They do come in different sizes . I will send whatever sizes i have. Hope they work.

Jrainman · 10-14-2015, 12:43 AM

I read a old post recently about this and some people say ,they use the plastic lic plate nuts that snap in , they are the same thing just in plastic. have not tried myself but might be worth the trip to you local auto parts store

**chiefcfd** · 10-14-2015, 07:50 AM

I bought mine at Fastenal. They are 1/4-20 Cage nuts. Also Classic Heartbeat has them. Shipping could be more than the nuts.

Davidf · 10-14-2015, 02:09 PM

To the OP: have you looked in the bottom of the door for your lost nut. One was missing on my truck, so I simply welded in a regular nut. next time I was in the door, I decided the clean out the bottom of the door and found the nut in perfect condition. Now I have can replace the missing door panel nut on the other door...score!

cdowns · 10-14-2015, 06:44 PM

try lookin in ace hardware they have a lot of good stuff in their bins

1968aj · 10-15-2015, 01:00 PM

your nuts are in the mail.

**68bowtie** · 10-15-2015, 02:27 PM

lots of good info. thanks aj! I didn't lose mine, i broke it. so these will help.

**68bowtie** · 10-17-2015, 05:03 PM

perfect fit! thanks aj!!

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1968aj · 10-17-2015, 10:00 PM

I put them in a envelope and they charged me for shipping a package.. I thought that was stupid. glad they were the right size. I needed some and spent more on gas than they cost looking for them.

tommys72 · 10-17-2015, 10:11 PM

Sorry to hijack, but are they the same size for a 72? Anyone know

**68bowtie** · 10-17-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968aj

I put them in a envelope and they charged me for shipping a package.. I thought that was stupid. glad they were the right size. I needed some and spent more on gas than they cost looking for them.

i saw the price was printed on there. stupid. i owe you one. i shipped a pair of visor clips the other day and couldn't ship them for less than 5 bucks.

**68bowtie** · 10-17-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Sorry to hijack, but are they the same size for a 72? Anyone know

the door panels and arm rests are different, so the fasteners might be different too. not sure.

tommys72 · 10-17-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

the door panels and arm rests are different, so the fasteners might be different too. not sure.

That's what I was thinking too, not sure either. I know I'm missing one though. Haha

**chiefcfd** · 10-17-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefcfd

I bought mine at Fastenal. They are 1/4-20 Cage nuts. Also Classic Heartbeat has them. Shipping could be more than the nuts.

Mine is a '72. This is what I used.

**68bowtie** · 10-17-2015, 10:53 PM

hey tommy, aj sent me two of them and i only needed 1. they are the 1/4-20 cage nuts so if that's what you need i'll mail you the other one. lemme know.

tommys72 · 10-18-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefcfd

Mine is a '72. This is what I used.

Thanks chief! Good info

tommys72 · 10-18-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

hey tommy, aj sent me two of them and i only needed 1. they are the 1/4-20 cage nuts so if that's what you need i'll mail you the other one. lemme know.

I appreciate that 68, I don't want it for free though. Lemme know if it costs more than a stamp

**chiefcfd** · 10-18-2015, 09:36 AM

Here they are. I had to have mine ordered in but my local Fastenal didn't charge me shipping.

https://www.fastenal.com/products/ca...m=cage+nuts&r= ~|categoryl1:"600000 Fasteners"|~ ~|categoryl2:"600072 Nuts"|~ ~|categoryl3:"600074 Cage Nuts"|~

10-13-2015, 09:53 PM	#1
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,413	68-71 arm rest nut retainers does anyone know if someone reproduces these? it's the little square nut brace that is secured to the inside of the door panel... i had one snap off and i can't figure out where to find one... __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-13-2015, 10:11 PM	#2
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers I bought some of them but cant remember where i got them. If you want i will give you a couple. They are called cage nuts. I think it was on ebay.

10-13-2015, 10:23 PM	#3
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers I misremembered. The cage nuts i have hold the door panels on. They may be a different size. I will still send you some if you want them

10-13-2015, 10:30 PM	#4
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,413	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers they might be the same size actually. that would be awesome, i'll get a pic and you can let me know if they are the same... __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-13-2015, 10:39 PM	#5
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,413	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers i believe the nut may actually be the same, but the door panel nuts don't appear to use the "cage". you can see in the top pic (the one still intact) the cage is pretty rusty, the other one i snapped off one of the keepers. grrr... arm rest: door panel: __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-13-2015, 10:41 PM	#6
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers Pm your address and i will mail a couple to you if they are wrong you will have a couple of spares.

10-13-2015, 10:45 PM	#7
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,413	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers will do thanks! for anyone else who reads the thread, it does look like they are on feebay... not sure if this is this ad is the right thread size, but there they are... __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-13-2015, 11:00 PM	#8
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers Will mail them tomorrow. They do come in different sizes . I will send whatever sizes i have. Hope they work.

10-14-2015, 12:43 AM	#9
Jrainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East PA Posts: 682	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers I read a old post recently about this and some people say ,they use the plastic lic plate nuts that snap in , they are the same thing just in plastic. have not tried myself but might be worth the trip to you local auto parts store

10-14-2015, 07:50 AM	#10
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 511	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers I bought mine at Fastenal. They are 1/4-20 Cage nuts. Also Classic Heartbeat has them. Shipping could be more than the nuts. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

10-14-2015, 02:09 PM	#11
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers To the OP: have you looked in the bottom of the door for your lost nut. One was missing on my truck, so I simply welded in a regular nut. next time I was in the door, I decided the clean out the bottom of the door and found the nut in perfect condition. Now I have can replace the missing door panel nut on the other door...score!

10-14-2015, 06:44 PM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers try lookin in ace hardware they have a lot of good stuff in their bins __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-15-2015, 01:00 PM	#13
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers your nuts are in the mail.

10-15-2015, 02:27 PM	#14
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,413	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers lots of good info. thanks aj! I didn't lose mine, i broke it. so these will help. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-17-2015, 05:03 PM	#15
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,413	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers perfect fit! thanks aj!! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)



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10-17-2015, 10:00 PM	#16
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers I put them in a envelope and they charged me for shipping a package.. I thought that was stupid. glad they were the right size. I needed some and spent more on gas than they cost looking for them.

10-17-2015, 10:11 PM	#17
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers Sorry to hijack, but are they the same size for a 72? Anyone know __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

10-17-2015, 10:53 PM	#22
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,413	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers hey tommy, aj sent me two of them and i only needed 1. they are the 1/4-20 cage nuts so if that's what you need i'll mail you the other one. lemme know. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-18-2015, 09:36 AM	#25
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 511	Re: 68-71 arm rest nut retainers Here they are. I had to have mine ordered in but my local Fastenal didn't charge me shipping. https://www.fastenal.com/products/ca...m=cage+nuts&r= ~\|categoryl1:"600000 Fasteners"\|~ ~\|categoryl2:"600072 Nuts"\|~ ~\|categoryl3:"600074 Cage Nuts"\|~ __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

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