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    3 bar engine lid fasteners

    What fasteners hold a late 68 3 bar engine grille in place please?

    Mine currently has self tappers and speed nuts and I know for sure that is not correct
    Last edited by BOYER73S; 08-13-2018 at 03:47 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BOYER73S View Post
    What fasteners hold a late 68 3 bar engine lid in place please?

    Mine currently has self tappers and speed nuts and I know for sure that is not correct
    unrestored first paint 69....
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    Thanks

    Are the bolts Allen head??
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    Quote Originally Posted by BOYER73S View Post
    Thanks

    Are the bolts Allen head??
    my mistake i thought 3 bar engine grille on lid(those bolts are allen)...here is a pic of this cars lid on hinge ...
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    My bad Franz

    You were on the right track to start with as I want to know what holds the 3 bar grille to the engine lid

    They are small allen head bolts with cycolac nut and washer...correct??
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    The nuts with the plastic inserts
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    Yes, Clyde. You have it. Nyloc nuts
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    Quote Originally Posted by beh911 View Post
    Yes, Clyde. You have it. Nyloc nuts
    confirmed....please don`t ask what color the nylon is...it would put me under pressure to find the answer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by moito View Post
    confirmed....please don`t ask what color the nylon is...it would put me under pressure to find the answer.
    Nyloc it is

    LMFAO
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