Expand-a-nut thingies in tunnel?

[68nate]

Anyone know the proper name for these and where to get them? The expanding nut type things that go throught the tunnel- shifter and console bolt to these.

Thanks, Nate

[1994 Python]

I think you are looking for Rivit Nuts.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Nutsert / Threadsert. You can buy kits that come with a assortment of them and the tool which looks a lot like a rivet gun

I did a quick search and found this.

http://www.irvansmith.com/scart/thre...rm=NUT-200-TSK

My local hardware has a kit

[68nate]

Thanks Frank & Python. Nut Sert- That's what I couldn't remember. I'm kinda leaning towards using stainless bolts and nuts left over from the kit I bought from you Frank, vs. installing new nut serts. At least for the shifter, thinking they would probably get loose over time from ratcheting through the gears. Now that you mention hardware store, I seem to remember seeing these at my local hardware store as well, I'll check it out.

Thanks again guys!
Happy New Year
Nathan Duden

[ProdigyCustoms]

If you use bolts and nuts I would double nut it and I woulds also use a urethane nut for the back up nut. But the nutsert is till the best way.

[68nate]

Hey Frank, If you think the nutserts would be best, I'll go that route. The old ones were loose and spinning in the sheet metal. I'll see if I can get my hands on a kit and see how they work out.

[BonzoHansen]

Or like any of these?

http://www.mcmaster.com/#nut-certs/=5792jd

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/3241/=5793ej

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/3242/=5793qx

[68nate]

Thanks for the links guys. You know, the installation tools look like any other rivet gun. I have a "big daddy" riveter, I'm wondering if I can just buy the nose piece for the size nut sert I need and install it in my big daddy. I think I'll try that first before I buy another rivet gun.

[Jim Nilsen]

Thanks for the links guys. You know, the installation tools look like any other rivet gun. I have a "big daddy" riveter, I'm wondering if I can just buy the nose piece for the size nut sert I need and install it in my big daddy. I think I'll try that first before I buy another rivet gun.

It won't work, you have to have the threaded rods that go from the tool to the nut sert.

I got a kit from JC Whitney that went from 10-32 to 3/8-16 . I have used it in more than one place. There are better ones out there that cost a bunch more but these work good enough if you are good about the details.

[68nate]

So I go to town today and search all the parts stores and farm implement stores looking for nut serts and no luck. Drove around for half an hour waiting for the hardware store to open- no luck. Get home from town and the phone rings- it's my brother who lives 1/2 mile from me.
He says " what are you doing?"

"I just got back from town looking for these nut sert things."

He says " I've got a whole kit over in the barn with the installation tool and everything. I bought it at an auction a few years back."

Back to work, Thanks again everyone for your help!

Nate

[vintageracer]

When I built my vintageracing 66 GT350 back in 1995-1996 I nutserted everything I could for mounting wiring, brake lines, fire system lines, gauges, aluminum panels etc. If it was not stress critical it was nutserted. This was my first experience using nutserts.

Nutserts are very easy to use once you get into the groove. This allows you to then use stainless steel machine screws and thereadlocker if needed for attachment of parts. Best part is that you can easily dis-assemble anything anytime you need to do so for service or upgrades without worry of "stripping" the hole out as can be the case with a sheetmetal screw. You also never again have to chase or hold a nut on the backside for attachment.

I rate nutserts right up there with GM weatherpack connectors for automobile electric wiring when building a car. Again, once you get the GM weatherpack tools and the hang of the process it's super easy to use and makes for a very nice modular wiring harness with a little planning that is easily removed for service if needed. I would not use any other type of wire termination to wire a car. Weatherpack connectors are easily used to terminate an aftermarket wiring harness that you install in your hot rod which is exactly what I did.

Both of these tools/systems are the only way to go for a nice, clean and long lasting installation.

"Say No To Sheet Metal Screws In Cars"

[68nate]

Agree 100% Weatherpack connectors are electrical termination perfection!