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02-13-2010, 04:17 PM
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Need a shortcut!!
I just got new "K/5 Blazer" emblems
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02-13-2010, 04:40 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
You might try taking the inner fender loose and drop it down enough to get your hand up in there.
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02-13-2010, 05:05 PM
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02-13-2010, 05:18 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
Most parts stores carry something that I believe is called a speed nut ( not certain on the name) it just inserts into the hole and then you push the emblem prong into it. This is how I did mine. Im not certain how you remove them since I havent had a need to.
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02-13-2010, 05:55 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
Is it a barrel clip? They make some round clips that go inside the drilled holes and stay in place and accept the emblem studs.
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02-13-2010, 06:04 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
Possibly it has been so long since I have used them I have no idea what they are called.
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02-13-2010, 06:48 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
You need extremely skinny arms & remove the inner fenders. The drivers side is easier than the passenger side.
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02-16-2010, 03:05 PM
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Do the holes need to be drilled out to use these? I'll check with the parts stores as soon as I can..
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02-16-2010, 04:47 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
no they were a perfect fit in the original holes. I can get the name off of the pack tomorrow if you need it.
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02-16-2010, 06:55 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
I'd be interested in the name off the pack - I tried to use some a while back but they didn't grip the emblem studs very well.
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02-17-2010, 09:09 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
got mine at napa, used them just this fall,work great!! i believe there 3/16 and they also work for holding the rods in your tailgate handle....
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02-18-2010, 10:40 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
Picked some up today & got my emblems installed in just a few minutes!
They worked great! Thank you for the help!!
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02-18-2010, 11:16 PM
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Its lookin' like a Blazer!
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Thats awesome, post some pics of them installed along with the parts and a part number. It could help someone in the future. When ya get a chance of course. 
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02-18-2010, 11:32 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
I tried to get a picture but I have too much crap in the garage, hard to get a nice picture.. maybe I'll be able to get it out of the garage this weekend.
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02-19-2010, 10:46 AM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
Got a part number of the ones you used Dustin?
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02-19-2010, 11:53 AM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
Are they rivnuts?
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02-19-2010, 04:19 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
The bag just says for 3/16" stud
The parts counter guy called them insert nuts, he knew what I was looking for right away so I assume they are reasonably common. I got them at Arnold Motor Supply, they are an Auto Value franchise- $5 for 10 of them, I went there since they have alot of auto body supply stuff. Here's a pic.. Hope this helps!
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02-20-2010, 11:51 PM
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Re: Need a shortcut!!
Most people call them barrel nuts.
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