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racemo · 10-31-2011, 01:17 PM

Has anyone identified a, close to original, nail that is used to attach body panels to the wood? It appears that the nails removed, most of them broke off when the sheet metal was removed, were of a hardened material. I assume the factory depended on the nails being stiff enough to pierce the panel at time of installation. Where could one purchase an appropriate nail, please? It will take many of them as all panels have been removed from the body structure for wood replacement.

As always, your recommendations are appreciated.. Racemo

10-31-2011, 01:17 PM	#1
racemo Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 97	Body Panel Nails Has anyone identified a, close to original, nail that is used to attach body panels to the wood? It appears that the nails removed, most of them broke off when the sheet metal was removed, were of a hardened material. I assume the factory depended on the nails being stiff enough to pierce the panel at time of installation. Where could one purchase an appropriate nail, please? It will take many of them as all panels have been removed from the body structure for wood replacement. As always, your recommendations are appreciated.. Racemo __________________ Racemo Dearborn Hts., MI