72 Taillight Screws

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72 Taillight Screws

Post by 72GY9Runner » Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:26 pm

No I don't need 72 screws. :lol:
When I bought the car, the owner had removed anything that he thought might be stolen while it sat in the field. Wouldn't you know it, I don't seem to have any of the original taillight screws, and the fact that most of them are over 2" in length means that I can only buy them locally with the square type head, or phillips in the countersunk variety (ICK).

Does anyone reproduce the originals or something that is at least close?

I couldn't believe it when the parts guys showed me that catalog listings stop at 1 3/4" for phillips head trim screws with a non countersink style head. :rant:

At the moment I've mounted the lenses with 2 screws a side just to hold them on. But this wont do when it hits the streets in the very near future.

Thanks for any help you can provide!
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Post by Eric » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:26 pm

If they're like the 71 tail light screws...no. I've been waiting for Tom to find them for almost two years now!!!
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Post by fourforty6pac » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:46 pm

I have seen them on ebay. The only thing is that they come in a kit that contains all the nuts and bolts for under the hood and exterior. I think they cost about 125. I might seem high but they give you everything in the correct finish. The name of the ebay store is FASTENERS PLUS. I bought a set and was very pleased with it. Maybe they will sell you just the tail light screws. Check it out!

I just checked out thier site and they no longer have them. Sorry for the bad info..
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Post by 72GY9Runner » Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:12 pm

Awesome!

I'm going to contact them today. Thanks for the info.
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Post by fourforty6pac » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:17 pm

Heres another place I bought from in the past. You might find something there. rwenuts automotive fastener kits. This is also an ebay store. Sorry I dont know enuf about puters to post a link.
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Post by 71440 gtx » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:24 am

hi pm 71_DEPUTY he is part out 1972 Satellite :)
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Post by 71_DEPUTY » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:13 am

ya- but the lens and hosings are in good shape- so they will stay all together- and yes 4 of those screws are longggg!

sorry!

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Post by 72GY9Runner » Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:46 am

Thanks guys,

I tried both the ebay stores. Neither one carries them.
I guess I'll have to make do until I can find some used ones.
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Post by 71440 gtx » Mon Apr 02, 2007 12:16 pm

72GY9Runner I was thinking about you and I found 5 of the long ones and 1 of the short ones. Give me your mailing address and I'll send them to you :lol:
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Post by rr6pak » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:13 am

Here are some more to check out
http://www.mrgusa.com/

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/

http://amkproducts.com/default.htm

Let us know if you find them :beer:
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Post by rr6pak » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:14 am

Here are some more to check out
http://www.mrgusa.com/

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/

http://amkproducts.com/default.htm

Let us know if you find them :beer:
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