rusty NUTS underneath car near exhaust?

gen2lover

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I am looking to replace those rusty nuts? lol.. theres about 8 or 10 around and under the rear end around the exhaust. Any ideas? part #? price? thanks! Kevin.:dunno:


They are bolted into the fascia by the way.
 

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Take one of the bolts / nuts off and stop in at Cross Canada on Walker road, they should have them since they carry common automotive fasteners. Assuming you're in Windsor?
 
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If you are speaking of the captive washer bolts that retain the rear fascia along the bottom...you would need to got to an auto body supply shop. They are not standard hardware.

Easier to wire wheel, or galss bead them and painted them black. Replacements won't last any longer than the originals. They were either black phosphate or black zinc....cheaply applied to hardware so they don't rust on the way to their application. I have restored many Mopars to concours level... and hardware is one of those little details. In those applications, the correct hardware is often not available and needs to be replated.

Back on topic...wirewheeling, then flat black paint will resemble the original finish and last longer. I already did the hardware on my car.
 

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I took mine out and replaced them with stainless steel. Also the ones around the wheel openings. Looks a lot better and never have to worry about rust!
 

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When I bought my 99 RT/10, the bolts on my rear fascia were all rusted and looked aweful. I tried to find replacements with no luck. I bought a wire brush and got most of the rust off. Then bought some flat black spray paint and painted the bolts. They look as good as new.
 

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I replaced some on the underside of my front fascia. OEM from the local Dodge house. They had mechanical damage so paint was not the fix. Nonetheless, still avail from DC.
 

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You guys are just not maintaining them properly, mine are A-OK.

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LOL. thanks guys.So...Do you need a special tool to remove them?

And I'm lazy so I might just get new ones? Can they be ordered? part #?
 
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LOL. thanks guys.So...Do you need a special tool to remove them?

And I'm lazy so I might just get new ones? Can they be ordered? part #?

I got mine from the WIZARD! Call Chuck for a set,13 of them I think!:2tu:
 

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The ones on the front of my GTS take a 7/16 nutdriver. I think the rears are the same.

Hard part is setting your beer down to work under the rear of the car. Have a friend tap you occasionally to see if you're OK while beer-less and under there.
 

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you would need to got to an auto body supply shop. They are not standard hardware.

That's why I suggested Cross Canada, they are an auto body supply shop. I also cleaned mine up on the bench wire wheel, and sprayed them black tremclad, it's the quick & simple fix for the time being.. Black phospate doesn't last long being exposed to moisture, etc.. they'll end up rusting unless they are zinc / cadium / etc. coated.
 
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gen2lover

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are there washers too? or just the nuts? So use a 7/16 SOCKET WRENCH? to remove them? What the heck is a nut driver Dave?

Kevin.
 

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If I have to explain a "nut driver' maybe you should not attempt this procedure. Just kidding. One thing is to make sure when you are threading them back in be sure not to cross thread. if they bind up back them out and try again.

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I replaced all mine front and rear inc wheel wells with SS button head hex bolts.......Looks 100% better...
 

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If I have to explain a "nut driver' maybe you should not attempt this procedure. Just kidding.

It surely helps.. just imagine if this guy pulled up the driveway..

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PS gen2lover - don't mind the sideline humour.. just kiddin' around in the igloo up here
 
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I took mine out and replaced them with stainless steel. Also the ones around the wheel openings. Looks a lot better and never have to worry about rust!

Where did you pick up the stainless steel pieces?
 

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I had some of them from Gardner SS Nuts & Bolts an I think I got the rest from our local Lowes Home Improvement Store.
 
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