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rotorwrench · 06-07-2019, 01:12 PM

I can't tell for sure what the fastener is but it looks similar to a rivet nut. I use several types of rivet nuts. They are manufactured under several trade names. If that's what it is and it has come loose, they can be difficult to remove. Some have serrations on the body and some have to have a key way filed in to keep them from rotating if they come loose. I usually grind the screw head off when possible. Drilling may be possible if a person can keep it from rotating. Not a fun job if that is what you've got there.

I've seen a few 4-door hardtops in both Galaxie and Marauder trim. They are nice cars. The back doors are hard to spot on some depending on the paint scheme. I've always been partial to the FE 390 engines too.

06-07-2019, 01:12 PM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,489	Re: The GREAT Introducing Ms. American 3.14159 Caper I can't tell for sure what the fastener is but it looks similar to a rivet nut. I use several types of rivet nuts. They are manufactured under several trade names. If that's what it is and it has come loose, they can be difficult to remove. Some have serrations on the body and some have to have a key way filed in to keep them from rotating if they come loose. I usually grind the screw head off when possible. Drilling may be possible if a person can keep it from rotating. Not a fun job if that is what you've got there. I've seen a few 4-door hardtops in both Galaxie and Marauder trim. They are nice cars. The back doors are hard to spot on some depending on the paint scheme. I've always been partial to the FE 390 engines too.