The Ford Barn

mrtexas · 10-30-2023, 05:48 PM

Not many threads in fender liner to screw fender attaching bolts to. So found some tee nuts instead for several of them. Welded some in and pop riveted in others. Have had to mount fender many times due to holes not aligning so wore out some of the threads.

petehoovie · 10-30-2023, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtexas

Not many threads in fender liner to screw fender attaching bolts to. So found some tee nuts instead for several of them. Welded some in and pop riveted in others. Have had to mount fender many times due to holes not aligning so wore out some of the threads.

woodiewagon46 · 10-30-2023, 07:57 PM

I have seen several different types of nut's used for that application. The only requirement is that they clear the relief holes in the quarter panel, wood arch over the fenders. I also used "T" nut's from McMaster-Carr on my '46'.

deuce_roadster · 10-31-2023, 10:06 AM

My 40 has studs there. Do 41s have bolts? either way, do the next guy who removes the fender a favor and coat the bolt or nut threads with Never seize or home made oil and aluminum powder mixed into a paste. The wheel throws water and dirt right at those attachments.

woodiewagon46 · 10-31-2023, 12:41 PM

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Excellent idea Deuce Roadster, as with the welting as it's applied, there is little waterproofing and water will migrate into the bolt's/nuts, when you wash the car, no matter how careful you are. I guess they changed from studs to "nut's" in 1941. The "nut's" are part of the wheel arch that's welded to the floor pan and always rust out making replacement necessary.

10-30-2023, 07:57 PM	#3
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 41 woodie rear fenders I have seen several different types of nut's used for that application. The only requirement is that they clear the relief holes in the quarter panel, wood arch over the fenders. I also used "T" nut's from McMaster-Carr on my '46'.

10-31-2023, 10:06 AM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 41 woodie rear fenders My 40 has studs there. Do 41s have bolts? either way, do the next guy who removes the fender a favor and coat the bolt or nut threads with Never seize or home made oil and aluminum powder mixed into a paste. The wheel throws water and dirt right at those attachments.

10-31-2023, 12:41 PM	#5
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 41 woodie rear fenders Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Excellent idea Deuce Roadster, as with the welting as it's applied, there is little waterproofing and water will migrate into the bolt's/nuts, when you wash the car, no matter how careful you are. I guess they changed from studs to "nut's" in 1941. The "nut's" are part of the wheel arch that's welded to the floor pan and always rust out making replacement necessary.