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'65 chevy lover · 09-23-2020, 06:37 PM

I recently removed the left door panel and discovered one of the 'nut' inserts is gone. I've thought about how to fix this but, haven't really come up with a good solution. I thought about trying to take a nut of correct size and grind it down a bit on 4 sides to a 4 sided configuration and epoxy glue it in. Anyone ever fixed this same problem?

roll_the_dice · 09-23-2020, 07:37 PM

Not sure what size it is, but you might be able to find a nutsert to fit in the square opening.

**dmjlambert** · 09-23-2020, 07:44 PM

I have a 1969 truck and had a similar situation. I had 1 or 2 of the nuts on the door come off when I was used some force getting the bolt out. I replaced the nuts with 1/4-20 cage nuts from the hardware store. I don't know if that will work for you on the 65 but it kind of looks like it will.

A nut that survived

A cage nut

**jayoldschool** · 09-23-2020, 08:23 PM

Quick and easy: use a nylon license plate mount. From any parts store.

vin63 · 09-24-2020, 10:36 AM

On a few of mine, I drilled them out an insalled the correct size nutsert.

'65 chevy lover · 09-24-2020, 02:14 PM

Thanks to all for the replys!

Blue666(2) · 09-27-2020, 09:45 PM

You can buy them here.

https://www.dixied.com/page118.html

**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-28-2020, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Quick and easy: use a nylon license plate mount. From any parts store.

I vote for these. They will never rust.

**jayoldschool** · 09-28-2020, 04:56 PM

And, the answer for "what thread goes in there" is "yes"... lol

'65 chevy lover · 09-29-2020, 04:00 PM

Well, I checked on both the plastic license plate insert and, the metal clip nut to fix the bolt hole. The plastic insert was for a #8 or #10 screw and wasn't compatible with a 1/4x20 bolt. I could get a metal clip but would have to purchase 25 of them. So I ended up using a square nut with 1/4x20 threads. I had to slightly enlarge the hole with a small file and, made it a snug fit. I left about 1/16th of the nut sticking thru to be able to get a good weld on it. It doesn't look as good as I wanted it to but, it's covered up by the door panel. I started cleaning it up with my 4" grinder and, it was too big. That's why you see the gouge in the door. Ended up using my dremel to finish it. I put a quick coat of primer on it and replaced the panel. Only took me about 15 minutes from start to finish.

09-23-2020, 07:37 PM	#2
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: How to fix this bolt hole Not sure what size it is, but you might be able to find a nutsert to fit in the square opening. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

09-23-2020, 07:44 PM	#3
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,868	Re: How to fix this bolt hole I have a 1969 truck and had a similar situation. I had 1 or 2 of the nuts on the door come off when I was used some force getting the bolt out. I replaced the nuts with 1/4-20 cage nuts from the hardware store. I don't know if that will work for you on the 65 but it kind of looks like it will. A nut that survived A cage nut

09-23-2020, 08:23 PM	#4
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: How to fix this bolt hole Quick and easy: use a nylon license plate mount. From any parts store.

09-24-2020, 10:36 AM	#5
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: How to fix this bolt hole On a few of mine, I drilled them out an insalled the correct size nutsert. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-24-2020, 02:14 PM	#6
'65 chevy lover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 536	Re: How to fix this bolt hole Thanks to all for the replys!

09-23-2020, 06:37 PM	#1
'65 chevy lover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 536	How to fix this bolt hole I recently removed the left door panel and discovered one of the 'nut' inserts is gone. I've thought about how to fix this but, haven't really come up with a good solution. I thought about trying to take a nut of correct size and grind it down a bit on 4 sides to a 4 sided configuration and epoxy glue it in. Anyone ever fixed this same problem? Attached Images

09-27-2020, 09:45 PM	#7
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Re: How to fix this bolt hole You can buy them here. https://www.dixied.com/page118.html

09-28-2020, 04:56 PM	#9
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: How to fix this bolt hole And, the answer for "what thread goes in there" is "yes"... lol

09-29-2020, 04:00 PM	#10
'65 chevy lover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 536	Re: How to fix this bolt hole Well, I checked on both the plastic license plate insert and, the metal clip nut to fix the bolt hole. The plastic insert was for a #8 or #10 screw and wasn't compatible with a 1/4x20 bolt. I could get a metal clip but would have to purchase 25 of them. So I ended up using a square nut with 1/4x20 threads. I had to slightly enlarge the hole with a small file and, made it a snug fit. I left about 1/16th of the nut sticking thru to be able to get a good weld on it. It doesn't look as good as I wanted it to but, it's covered up by the door panel. I started cleaning it up with my 4" grinder and, it was too big. That's why you see the gouge in the door. Ended up using my dremel to finish it. I put a quick coat of primer on it and replaced the panel. Only took me about 15 minutes from start to finish. Attached Images



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