install dodge letters on hood.

[charger10]

i bought new letters for hood '67 charger a number of years ago. don't know how to put them on.
there is a plastic sleeve on tips. does it stay on or not? if it stays on i will have to drill holes bigger.
if it comes off do i fasten letters on with push nuts? no threads on points.
thank you, bruce

 

[Don Frelier]

The sleeves get tossed.
Wax the area before installing.
You need speed nuts like the one shown.
They cut a little groove by themselves.
Make sure they have the correct inside diameter.
Carefully try a couple on in your hand before trying a letter on the hood.
Use a nut driver and not real tight.
It's not tough just take your time.

 

[jimbosride]

Don is spot on.....

Double check the self tap nuts.

" Make sure they have the correct inside diameter. "

 

[Mackman]

Those nuts are available from NAPA in various sizes.

 

[493 Mike]

Boy, you Dodge owners have it so easy! We Plymouth owners have 3 more letters to install.
Mike

 

[AR67GTX]

I would run the speed nuts on and off once before installing. It’s less frustrating than finding out in the middle of installing them in tight spaces that a speed nut is too big but won’t back off, or not correctly cutting threads on the stud.

 

[charger10]

thank you very much. sure appreciate you guys.
bruce

 

[Don Frelier]

Boy, you Dodge owners have it so easy! We Plymouth owners have 3 more letters to install.
Mike

I've got a Plymouth as well...

 

[RemCharger]

Also, those are 66 letters.

 

[Don Frelier]

I prefer the 66 letters