Anyone recognize this screw

[62440]

I believe this screw belongs to my 62 Plymouth but no idea where it belongs.

 

[mmissile]

End of sill plate?

 

[RestifiedBee]

Looks like the the screw for tail light lens on old harleys

 

[threewood]

I was thinking front turn signal lense.

 

[Fran Blacker]

@kryslerkid he'd know I bet.

 

[khryslerkid]

@kryslerkid he'd know I bet.

Thanks, lol!

On my Dodge they use that style on the plastic light lenses.

 

[62440]

That's what I was thinking. What's that odd thread in the middle do ? Is it a self tapping screw ? I was thinking I would use a plain machine screw cause trying to find more like the original would be a chore

 

[khryslerkid]

That's what I was thinking. What's that odd thread in the middle do ? Is it a self tapping screw ? I was thinking I would use a plain machine screw cause trying to find more like the original would be a chore

The middle of the screw is more than likely for centering and to bottom out as not to break the lense.

I was missing a couple on my headlight trim rings. I couldn't find any aftermarket ones. Robbing some off a junk yard car or someone parting one out would be the best bet.

 

[62440]

Thanks, I just remembered I have a buddy with a bunch of mopars from the late 60's He recently moved into a bigger shop. I need to go for a visit and I'll take my camera sometime next week. Photos too come.Thanks for all the replies

 

[moparcrazy]

Grill area, head light bezel's ?

 

[kiwigtx]

@kryslerkid he'd know I bet.

You're only saying that because he's an old geezer.

 

[mmissile]

Must be relic stuff.

 

[bigaadams]

was I the only one here expecting to see the face of a correctional officer?

 

[khryslerkid]

You're only saying that because he's an old geezer.

I resemble that remark

was I the only one here expecting to see the face of a correctional officer?

I thought it was a thread about HRC, but it was missing an "H"

 

[Detroit Iron]

It retains a thick trim piece, like a headlight bezel.

 

[62440]

I had a old taillight lens that I tried. One side broke, the other side went in until I was afraid the screw would sheer off or strip out without bottoming on the housing. The hole in the lens goes way down to the bottom. What do you think about using a machine screw ?

 

[62440]

I was thinking front turn signal lense.

I'll check that.

 

[themechanic]

That's what I was thinking. What's that odd thread in the middle do ? Is it a self tapping screw ? I was thinking I would use a plain machine screw cause trying to find more like the original would be a chore

Try giving the good folks at AMK a call.

https://www.amkproducts.com/

 

[khryslerkid]

I had a old taillight lens that I tried. One side broke, the other side went in until I was afraid the screw would sheer off or strip out without bottoming on the housing. The hole in the lens goes way down to the bottom. What do you think about using a machine screw ?

I had to use a regular sheet metal screw where a couple were missing. I found some the right lenth and in stainless steel on eBay.

The thing is it might be a #6 screw with a #8 head. These I did find. Just use common sense when tightening.

 

[62440]

I was thinking front turn signal lense.

That's it. Front inside screw. The out side screw should be the same but a bit shorter. It looks like it would used one of those odd sheet metal nuts. Thanks for all your help guys