hood ornament
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Three Wheelin'
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hood ornament
Ok - I have been detailing the car. Ready to install the hood ornament. Except...
My issue - the nuts don't seem to do anything with the smooth style posts. My old hood ornament had threads, and it was screwed on. I can't seem to get the new bolts to catch. Anyone done this - any hints?
Thanks.
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My issue - the nuts don't seem to do anything with the smooth style posts. My old hood ornament had threads, and it was screwed on. I can't seem to get the new bolts to catch. Anyone done this - any hints?
Thanks.
/
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I assume you mean they are a simple "push" on friction fit type fastener. Wrong size nut maybe...take the badge to one of the big box stores and check for smaller friction fit type automotive nuts in those bins.
nice avatar pic too Mike.
nice avatar pic too Mike.
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Three Wheelin'
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From: Marco Island, FL and sometimes New Jersey
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Three Wheelin'
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From: Marco Island, FL and sometimes New Jersey
Just for some closure on this. I figured it out.
There was a bit too much of the clay on the nuts. Once I smoothed it out, I was able to get the nuts to grab. I poked a hole from the top with a piece of wire. I think the clay was too thick, and the hole wasn't aligned with the top of the nut, so turning it never got it to bite.
My car is fully detailed and has a hood ornament. Happy now.
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There was a bit too much of the clay on the nuts. Once I smoothed it out, I was able to get the nuts to grab. I poked a hole from the top with a piece of wire. I think the clay was too thick, and the hole wasn't aligned with the top of the nut, so turning it never got it to bite.
My car is fully detailed and has a hood ornament. Happy now.
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Three Wheelin'
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Wow....Just this afternoon I'm thinking, "H-m-m-m-m-m...Everybody on RL seems to be in a good mood today."
Then these two pissy comments pop up...Really guys? Get a damn grip.
Then these two pissy comments pop up...Really guys? Get a damn grip.
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