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Old 12-09-07, 15:37
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Default Re: Availability of nes Captive Nuts

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Originally posted by James Baxter
Just to let you know, I obtained new nuts (!) from Mac's Antique Auto Parts, and they shipped to UK, without any problem. A most effcient organisation. Thanks again for your help.
Hi James

Glad that they were able to be of help, good to know that they can handle sales out side of the US. Also good to know that the items arrived in a timely manor.

Now how are you going to weld them on? The reason ask is I have weld them on with both mig and pinch spot welder. Either way preparation of what you are welding them two is important. With the mig cleaning the surface of the part down to bare metal is more of an issue of appearance of the weld. With spot or pinch welder it is critically important have a clean smooth surface to spot weld the captive nut to. It is really annoying to have the darn things fall off or spin once everything is assembled. (Bin there done that) I taken to giving them a good tap with a hammer after welding to be sure that they are really welded on tight. Found that initially that I was also tending to not use enough heat when spot welding the light gage captive nut to heavy gage body work. You need to really turn up the power so that you are getting good penetration on the heavier steel.
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