Where Can I find...?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Maxx Levell, Jun 8, 2007.

  1. Maxx Levell

    Maxx Levell Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    1,038
    Likes Received:
    107
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Henderson, KY
    Vehicle:
    1972 Mav 2 dr, 1971 Mav 2 dr...thanks Old Guy!
    Hey Guys,

    Where can I find the little square nut inserts that attach the hood hinges to the engine compartment? I've got one that's missing, and I would like to replace it with a similar piece. I know that I can just weld in a nut of the appropriate size and will accomplish the same thing, but I would like to just use the original part if possible.

    I'm guessing that a machine parts store may have something along those lines...any ideas as to other locations where I may be able to find something? I'm going to check around a little tomorrow, so any ideas would be appreciated.

    Thanks,
     
    Maxx Levell, Jun 8, 2007
    #1
  2. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,993
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Another junk hood?
     
    Mavaholic, Jun 8, 2007
    #2
  3. Maxx Levell

    Maxx Levell Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    1,038
    Likes Received:
    107
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Henderson, KY
    Vehicle:
    1972 Mav 2 dr, 1971 Mav 2 dr...thanks Old Guy!
    I thought about that, but they're not attached to the hood. They are actually a part of the body. They are the three attachment points for the hood hinges to the engine compartment itself. The ones for the hood are all there. If I found some on a donor car... I'm not sure I could get them out without destroying them... I'm just not sure. Anyone have any further insight on this? Anybody ever remove them from another car? If they're not too hard to remove, I'm sure they're a pretty common on other Ford's.

    Thanks,
     
    Maxx Levell, Jun 8, 2007
    #3
  4. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,345
    Likes Received:
    1,397
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    I am pretty sure they were welded on. They don't just "pop" off. Best to just get one off of a junk car.
     
    Craig Selvey, Jun 8, 2007
    #4
  5. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    GOOD NEWS:

    http://www.amkproducts.com

    makes every single fastener ever used on any car ....

    You need part#

    F-1482
    HOOD HINGE NUTS (in fender aprons)
    5/16-18 PIERCE NUTS

    BAD NEWS:

    They are 6 Nuts for $4 .... and they have a minimum order of $30.

    REALLY BAD NEWS:

    I just ordered a RAMPLOK Manifold Bolt Kit from them for my Maverick as well as some other miscellaneous bolts and nuts to complete my manifold install ... I could have had them thrown into my order ... but that was 2 days ago and they have already shipped ... :(


    Apparantly they are not welded ... but use a special installer that actually "pierces" the nut into a piece of sheetmetal ... making the hole and fastening the nut at the same time .. I would assume to replace one it would have to be welded though ...

    http://www.fabristeel.com/multifastener/GIFFiles/Univers.html
     
    Last edited: Jun 8, 2007
    dmhines, Jun 8, 2007
    #5
  6. Maxx Levell

    Maxx Levell Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    1,038
    Likes Received:
    107
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Henderson, KY
    Vehicle:
    1972 Mav 2 dr, 1971 Mav 2 dr...thanks Old Guy!
    Thanks Dan. I'll check around and see if I may be able to get them anywhere locally, or if they're a specialty item that will have to be ordered from the company mentioned. Welding in a nut and plate is sounding like a viable option. ;)

    Thanks,
     
    Maxx Levell, Jun 8, 2007
    #6

Share This Page