68 GTX finish panel pal nuts

[dfarmercse]

Does anybody know the size of the pal nuts for the finish panel. I know they are 3/8 hex, but what is the shaft size? Are there cup washers that fit under the nuts?

Dave F

 

[dave5237]

Does anybody know the size of the pal nuts for the finish panel. I know they are 3/8 hex, but what is the shaft size? Are there cup washers that fit under the nuts?

Dave F

The speed nuts your talking about go over a stud diameter of .195. Thats a little over 3/16 diameter. There are cup washers that go behind them. I used my old ones.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Just spotted these re-pops the other day.

http://pepsparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=270286

 

[dfarmercse]

Thanks, just what I needed.

Dave F

 

[Pistol Pete]

Glad I could help.:tiphat:

 

[dfarmercse]

Now for another question, I got the nuts and curved washers. Which way do the curved washers go, do the nuts fit in the washer like a bowl or do they sit on top.

Dave F

 

[Pistol Pete]

They sit on top. I believe the idea is to make up for the angle in the trunk lid. Don't get nuts with tightening them though, those studs snap mighty easliy.

 

[dfarmercse]

Thanks, just what I needed to know.

Dave F

 

[dfarmercse]

Here is a couple of pictures after I restored it. Plan to install on car tonight.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Beautiful

 

[MarPar]

bang up job you did there...D!

could you explain what all you did??

i have a tail panel for my 68 GTX that i want to restore and put on...

thanks!!!!

 

[dfarmercse]

When I get home tonight I will list what I did and thanks

 

[dfarmercse]

Ok, Here is what I did. I polished all the chrome that wasn't going to be painted. I sanded down the rest and sprayed the light argent silver texture paint that is correct for this part. Masking all I didn't want painted. I then painted to black inside the plymouth letters with a brush, easy to do. I got the stripe kit from phoenix graphics which include the correct stripes for the finish panel. I then ordered the new hardware, thanks to 5wndwcpe, and installed on the car. I will post a picture later today, I also R&R the tail lights in the same manner.

DF

 

[dfarmercse]

Here is a picture

 

[dave5237]

Here is a picture

Nice job Dave. Looks sharp. I am still waiting on my seats, but did bleed the brakes today.

 

[dfarmercse]

Nice job Dave. Looks sharp. I am still waiting on my seats, but did bleed the brakes today.

Good deal, as soon as I finish the outside I am going to start on the inside. I need to install the bumpers, they are all done, just need some help to put them on without scratching the new paint. What is going on with your seats?
DF