47-55.1 Grill hardware clipnuts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**8man** · 03-28-2022, 11:02 AM

I'm asking the wrong question on Google. I cannot find the clip nuts that mount the grill to the lower air dam. They go into the indents.

Where do you get them?

Thanks

**mr48chev** · 03-28-2022, 01:05 PM

There are some in this grill hardare pack but I don't know if that is where they go. The vague descrption doesn't help https://www.classicparts.com/1947-53...ctinfo/61-921/

Now I have to go out an look as I can't remember if they are one of the clip nuts intended for a hex head sheet metal screw or one with threads. If you have a sample I think you can find a suitable substitute in those pull out boxes over the nuts and bolts at Ace or at Fastenal if your local store sells to individuals.

They may be listed as spring nuts

https://www.classicparts.com/1947-53...ctinfo/61-921/

**8man** · 03-28-2022, 01:50 PM

Thank you sir, that was most helpful.

72Mountaineer · 03-28-2022, 09:25 PM

I picked up mine at Lowes.

**mr48chev** · 03-28-2022, 10:21 PM

I went out and popped one off a grill and this is what is on that one.

The screw driver bit is off a Craftsman 1/8 tip screw driver.
I'm not sure what size the clips actually are but You will be wanting to match the clips to the screws anyhow.

My helper decided she wanted to see what I was doing.

**8man** · 03-29-2022, 09:09 AM

Thanks Mountaineer. Mr48 that was very nice of you, and thank your helper too.

mick53 · 03-30-2022, 04:58 PM

It seems they are called clip on nuts. Here is a link that will get you in the right section. They have a wide variety.

https://www.mcmaster.com/clip-on-nuts/

**8man** · 03-30-2022, 05:09 PM

Thanks Mick.

**mr48chev** · 03-30-2022, 06:31 PM

The grill I have out back looks to have 1/4 inch hex head sheet metal screws and the clips. The screws take a 7/16 wrench.

**8man** · 03-30-2022, 07:45 PM

Thanks Mr48. That Classic grill kit should be here this weekend, I hope.

**mr48chev** · 03-31-2022, 12:56 AM

Let us know what comes in that kit, These days a couple of gallons of gas to run up to the store that has all of those pieces plus the price of the the pieces from the store gets right to the cost of the kit pretty quick.

**8man** · 03-31-2022, 05:26 PM

Mr48, Classic Parts Grill Assembly Hardware kit came with 60 pop rivets, 20 clipnuts, washers and screws to attach to the fenders etc. on the front and 22 smaller clipnuts and screws to put the cross pieces onto the uprights of a grill that has been dissambled.

Thank you for all your help over the years.

03-28-2022, 11:02 AM	#1
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Grill hardware clipnuts I'm asking the wrong question on Google. I cannot find the clip nuts that mount the grill to the lower air dam. They go into the indents. Where do you get them? Thanks __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

03-28-2022, 01:05 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts There are some in this grill hardare pack but I don't know if that is where they go. The vague descrption doesn't help https://www.classicparts.com/1947-53...ctinfo/61-921/ Now I have to go out an look as I can't remember if they are one of the clip nuts intended for a hex head sheet metal screw or one with threads. If you have a sample I think you can find a suitable substitute in those pull out boxes over the nuts and bolts at Ace or at Fastenal if your local store sells to individuals. They may be listed as spring nuts https://www.classicparts.com/1947-53...ctinfo/61-921/ __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-28-2022, 01:50 PM	#3
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts Thank you sir, that was most helpful. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

03-28-2022, 09:25 PM	#4
72Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where Mountaineers are free Posts: 406	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts I picked up mine at Lowes.

03-28-2022, 10:21 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts I went out and popped one off a grill and this is what is on that one. The screw driver bit is off a Craftsman 1/8 tip screw driver. I'm not sure what size the clips actually are but You will be wanting to match the clips to the screws anyhow. My helper decided she wanted to see what I was doing. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-29-2022, 09:09 AM	#6
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts Thanks Mountaineer. Mr48 that was very nice of you, and thank your helper too. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

03-30-2022, 04:58 PM	#7
mick53 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Warsaw IN Posts: 897	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts It seems they are called clip on nuts. Here is a link that will get you in the right section. They have a wide variety. https://www.mcmaster.com/clip-on-nuts/

03-30-2022, 05:09 PM	#8
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts Thanks Mick. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

03-30-2022, 06:31 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts The grill I have out back looks to have 1/4 inch hex head sheet metal screws and the clips. The screws take a 7/16 wrench. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-30-2022, 07:45 PM	#10
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts Thanks Mr48. That Classic grill kit should be here this weekend, I hope. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

03-31-2022, 12:56 AM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts Let us know what comes in that kit, These days a couple of gallons of gas to run up to the store that has all of those pieces plus the price of the the pieces from the store gets right to the cost of the kit pretty quick. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-31-2022, 05:26 PM	#12
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: Grill hardware clipnuts Mr48, Classic Parts Grill Assembly Hardware kit came with 60 pop rivets, 20 clipnuts, washers and screws to attach to the fenders etc. on the front and 22 smaller clipnuts and screws to put the cross pieces onto the uprights of a grill that has been dissambled. Thank you for all your help over the years. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

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