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    5/31/2023 3:39 PM  #1

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    Lid on 1963 Falcon Convertible console I was cleaning up wanted to swap out the rusted acorn nuts and screws but kinda wanted the original type and not look like a rigged stuff in there.

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    5/31/2023 3:56 PM  #2

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    Can't hep ya, I've never heard of a self tapping acorn nut.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    5/31/2023 4:20 PM  #3

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    What size?
    NDP has a variety of them.

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    6/01/2023 7:14 AM  #4

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Can't hep ya, I've never heard of a self tapping acorn nut.

    Never looked real close butt (TS&T), I think squirrels have them.

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    6/02/2023 2:05 PM  #5

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    "Bolt Depot" has them, check out their website.
    Also, Ace Hardware may have them, the size of the store depends on the selection that they carry. 

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    6/02/2023 3:47 PM  #6

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    I will check and see.
     

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    6/02/2023 3:49 PM  #7

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    Some call them PAL nuts
     

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    6/02/2023 9:24 PM  #8

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    Ah those... they are sold at amost every hardware store out here.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    6/03/2023 12:37 AM  #9

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Ah those... they are sold at amost every hardware store out here.

    Not these I spoke to a couple of restorers and they said good luck...it was almost like Ford had them made special that year only. Was just wanting to really wanting make it look really accurate.
     

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    6/03/2023 6:56 PM  #10

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    https://www.classicindustries.com/product/A6023.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz_y2qbOo_wIVhcfjBx0j9w_SEAQYByABEgIsFfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

    This what you're looking for?

    If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
     

    6/03/2023 8:36 PM  #11

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    Greg B wrote:

    https://www.classicindustries.com/product/A6023.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz_y2qbOo_wIVhcfjBx0j9w_SEAQYByABEgIsFfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

    This what you're looking for?

    Didnt work
     

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    6/03/2023 10:22 PM  #12

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    Too big... to small...??? Throw us a bone.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    6/03/2023 10:46 PM  #13

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    He said all the ones he has tried have been either to big or to small needs to be a odd size that aint available ...I am gonna try and see if i can get the rust off the ones I have and maybe paint them.

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    6/04/2023 8:44 AM  #14

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    I had heard of "Pal Nuts" so I Google it ... but have seen these before. 
    https://www.google.com/search?q=pal+nutsarch?q=pal+nuts

    Can you post a picture of the nuts you're trying to duplicate? 

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    6/04/2023 9:52 AM  #16

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    If 10-32 is too big they are still made in 8-32. Just a matter of finding them.  Here is everything to know about nutz

    https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apexfasteners.com/fasteners/images/Palnut_Combined.pdf&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjTuJL1-an_AhVxHzQIHfX9AU8QFnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw24nk9Opw6uW5UtrXiQ4tgC

    There is a PDF catalog.

    If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
     

    6/05/2023 9:22 PM  #17

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    Re: Trying to source some Acorn Self tapping nuts that hold cosole lid

    not sure if those would work but thats what they look like

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/403629273124

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