PINTO CAR CLUB of AMERICA
Shiny is Good! => Your Project => Topic started by: John Turner on May 01, 2012, 08:27:14 PM
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I have a 72 wagon. Prepping for paint. Last paint job horrible. The Pinto Badges and nameplates are all loose. How are they held on?? (I was thinking of silicone adhesive?) jt
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They use barrel nuts. I will check the size I ordered and post.
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Alright, so I didn't order them, I bought them in town at a local auto paint and supply shop.
What they carry is called a "Wee Pak" and carries a small quantity of a type of fastener, in this case barrel nuts. The Wee Pak stock number is 99-876 and the description on the package is "Tubular clip 1/8" Stud Ford & Chrysler". It has worked perfect for my emblems and they are nice an tight now!
It looks like ebay carries them, not sure of the brand but I don't think it will matter.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8-tubular-nuts-3-16-hole-size-100-pcs-emblems-/140477497527?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b51c80b7&vxp=mtr
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They use barrel nuts.
that is the factory correct option. However clear silicone works too, I use it and I do have a package of the nuts. Nuts chip paint and give a spot to rust (a friend pointed this out to me) and while not a big deal it was a consideration and why I use silicone. cover the post well, use some on the back side of the emblem, put it on, use painters tape to hold in place/setup and good to go. Both options work, up to the individual which they prefer. I will admit and this should be considered... I do find it easier to remove the emblems if nuts are used.
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I actually found plastic barrel nuts that worked on mine, no rust to worry about.
Joe