U-Nut For Front Fender Size? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LynnJr · 08-08-2013, 10:06 AM

I am ordering up some U-Nuts for a 74 chevy for the front fender to the inner wheel well.
I am getting 5/16-18 threads but what is the depth of the "U" and how long on the bolts themselves?

They make a ton of different sizes and I'm ordering them online.
Lynn

Redcap · 08-08-2013, 10:44 AM

Never heard of a "U-Nut".

cory d · 08-08-2013, 11:04 AM

im guessing its the nuts that clip on and hold them selves in place. i would go the local scrap yard, buy a part and toss a bunch of nut in your box

Transformula · 08-08-2013, 11:39 AM

Hey! Try this. If there's a Lowe's hardware store near you, go to their not and bolt section and look for all those drawer style bins that have all sorts of weird hardware in then. They actually sell GM body bolts as well as those Captured Nuts you are looking for! All different sizes, too! They also have ones for Ford. WHen I put a truck together I cleaned out like 4 stores of stock, waited for a re-stock, then did it again. They will keep stocking.
Lowe's.... Go figure!

Shyguy · 08-08-2013, 12:37 PM

I got them at Auto Tire and Parts/Napa.

08-08-2013, 10:06 AM	#1
LynnJr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: santa rosa,california Posts: 650	U-Nut For Front Fender Size? I am ordering up some U-Nuts for a 74 chevy for the front fender to the inner wheel well. I am getting 5/16-18 threads but what is the depth of the "U" and how long on the bolts themselves? They make a ton of different sizes and I'm ordering them online. Lynn

08-08-2013, 10:44 AM	#2
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: U-Nut For Front Fender Size? Never heard of a "U-Nut". __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF

08-08-2013, 11:04 AM	#3
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: U-Nut For Front Fender Size? im guessing its the nuts that clip on and hold them selves in place. i would go the local scrap yard, buy a part and toss a bunch of nut in your box __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

08-08-2013, 11:39 AM	#4
Transformula Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 160	Re: U-Nut For Front Fender Size? Hey! Try this. If there's a Lowe's hardware store near you, go to their not and bolt section and look for all those drawer style bins that have all sorts of weird hardware in then. They actually sell GM body bolts as well as those Captured Nuts you are looking for! All different sizes, too! They also have ones for Ford. WHen I put a truck together I cleaned out like 4 stores of stock, waited for a re-stock, then did it again. They will keep stocking. Lowe's.... Go figure! __________________ T.Y.N Custom Works..... Because "Stock" Sucks! 1971 K 10 GMC Long Bed 1977 Formula T/A Frame off Resto-Mod 1995 FXDL Harley Low Rider 1985 C10 ShortWide 91 Burb front.

08-08-2013, 12:37 PM	#5
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: U-Nut For Front Fender Size? I got them at Auto Tire and Parts/Napa. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

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