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70 RR hood, fender “c” and below grill trim mounting screws

Ewkunde

Ewkunde

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Hello, I am in need of some assistance in trying to figure out which screws to use for my hood, front fender (C) and lower grill trim on my 70 road runner. I Purchased the car without the trim and have since acquired it. Unfortunately I cannot find any info on the size of the screws used to mount it. Any information would help to point me in the right direction. Thanks, Ernie
 
Ewkunde said:
Hello, I am in need of some assistance in trying to figure out which screws to use for my hood, front fender (C) and lower grill trim on my 70 road runner. I Purchased the car without the trim and have since acquired it. Unfortunately I cannot find any info on the size of the screws used to mount it. Any information would help to point me in the right direction. Thanks, Ernie
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Hey Ernie, R/T specialties sells a grill screw/clip kit (might be the whole grill, not just the lower half, but the price isn't bad). I believe they carry the screws that hold the trim at the leading edge of the hood too.
 
PurpleBeeper said:
Hey Ernie, R/T specialties sells a grill screw/clip kit (might be the whole grill, not just the lower half, but the price isn't bad). I believe they carry the screws that hold the trim at the leading edge of the hood too.
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Thanks, I will take a look. I don’t need anything for the grill just all the trim around it. Hopefully they have it.
 
Well, I unfortunately didn’t find what I needed on R/T specialties. I am sure that they have the screws I need there and sell them singularly. I just don’t know which ones I need. I need the ones for the outer trim for the Road Runner. I don’t need anything for the grill as it is mounted and I know why I will have to remove it to insert the screws for the trim. Attached is a picture of the front right C trim that needs screws, I have it just sitting in place. I also need screws for the trim that carries underneath the grill and additionally the trim that mounts to the hood. If anybody has a project in work and could send me the dimensions that would be awesome. Thanks, Ernie

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I have original screws if that is what you want but would need to know size and type. If you find the info let me know and i will be glad to check to see if i have them
 
Moparparts said:
I have original screws if that is what you want but would need to know size and type. If you find the info let me know and i will be glad to check to see if i have them
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I am not sure what size they are, that is what I am looking for. I don’t need original as I actually want new screws. I know they sell them on restoration websites but they didn’t clarify what screw specifically fits the trim.
 
They're something like a #8 screw 1/2" long, phillips head that sort of looks like a non-spinning washer (head of screw maybe 1/4" across). Look carefully at your "c" trim pieces since some of those "screw slots" can widen out requiring a washer or something.
 
Ewkunde said:
View attachment 819294 Thanks, are like the ones in the photo or a normal non self tapping screw?
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The screws in the pic are self-drilling screws, not just self tapping. When I put the C molding on my 70 Satty, the holes in the molding were wider than original and the holes the screws went into were larger that the stock screw too. I had to improvise. They're not that visible so I was just concerned with securing the C trim in place ( it's a hard piece to find and not cheap, especially the repop ones).
 
NJRR said:
The screws in the pic are self-drilling screws, not just self tapping. When I put the C molding on my 70 Satty, the holes in the molding were wider than original and the holes the screws went into were larger that the stock screw too. I had to improvise. They're not that visible so I was just concerned with securing the C trim in place ( it's a hard piece to find and not cheap, especially the repop ones).
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Yea, the new trim I purchased seems like it needs a washer. I actually just found a website that has the trim screws for the “C” molding along with the lower molding under the grill. I just couldn’t buy it because the website wouldn’t let me because I live in Alaska so I will call them tomorrow and hopefully it’ll work. Do you have a picture you could send me of yours? I’m curious of the screws you used. Thanks, Ernie
 
Ewkunde said:
Yea, the new trim I purchased seems like it needs a washer. I actually just found a website that has the trim screws for the “C” molding along with the lower molding under the grill. I just couldn’t buy it because the website wouldn’t let me because I live in Alaska so I will call them tomorrow and hopefully it’ll work. Do you have a picture you could send me of yours? I’m curious of the screws you used. Thanks, Ernie
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I'm out of town so can't get pics now. When I get back I'll take some for you.
 
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The text information is from the restoration manual and the screw pictured is from amkproducts.
Maybe next time I’ll figure out how to rotate an image.
 
I can't say 100% that I am right but I thought that the Fender "C"s were mounted with a rivet that has a large head. I remember seeing quite a few over the years like this... Maybe someone else will chime in...
 
QuickBpBp said:
I can't say 100% that I am right but I thought that the Fender "C"s were mounted with a rivet that has a large head. I remember seeing quite a few over the years like this... Maybe someone else will chime in...
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All 4 of my 70 RR/Sats had screws iirc.
 
NJRR said:
All 4 of my 70 RR/Sats had screws iirc.
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I am going to say they were messed with and not original. I have seen too many with Rivets...
 
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Awesome, this helps a bunch, I found a place that claims they have the trim “screws” I will see when they get here (Alaska) in a couple of weeks
 
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