Fender bolts?

[65Rob]

The guy I got my 65 from patched the fender at the bottom and eliminated the hole to bolt through to the rocker. I have the fender part sorted out but the rocker just has a square hole, is there supposed to be a nut welded on the inside?

 

[2+2GT]

Originally, yes. There is a special caged nut for replacing them. Any mustang dealer has these.

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[65Rob]

So you wiggle the nut portion into the hole with the tabs on the outside locking it into place? I assume you then weld the tabs so it doesn't turn? Or am I way off?

Thanks as always

 

[chris66dad]

I call this "the nut from hell". It is designed to slip into the square hole and the tabs keep it in place. In place, until you try to tighten the bolt and it WILL pop out. You will then have to remove the fender and reset the nut and try again. Repeat this until you get frustrated and finally get out the mig and tack the tabs into place on the rocker panel. That is what worked for me...
When you buy the nut, also buy the new bolt that goes with it.

 

[65Rob]

Thanks, that was pretty much the picture I was getting in my head, tighten it and it starts turning leaving you plenty frustrated. I'll weld it right from the start. I see they sell them in pairs but without the bolt which is weird. Fitting a bolt to it shouldn't be difficult though.

 

[2+2GT]

The nut slips though the hole. The little "wings" stay on the outside. I always use a new bolt, it's an ordinary fender bolt, so easy to find.

 

[65Rob]

Excellent, thanks!

 

[chris66dad]

I bought the nut and bolt set from CJ

FENDER TO COWL NUT 1 1965-1970 - CJ Pony Parts, Inc.

 

[65Rob]

That would have been a bit more convenient, my supplier doesn't have the bolt with it. Not a big deal but it would make more sense getting both together.