1987 GT Front Fascia Emblem (Page 1/3)
Thunderstruck GT JUL 09, 04:57 PM
Can someone supply me with a photo as well as O.D. dimension of the speed nut that attaches the emblem to the fascia.

Thanks
Thunderstruck GT JUL 10, 03:00 PM
Anybody?
fierosound JUL 10, 03:27 PM
Front emblems I have removed were held on by a single "tin nut" - one of these annoying sheet metal hex nuts used to attach trim pieces.
It cut threads into the plastic post of the emblem when it was installed. Unscrews with a 10mm socket.

This is the only pic I could find.


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Thunderstruck GT JUL 10, 05:34 PM
Is that a factory nut?
Dennis LaGrua JUL 10, 05:59 PM

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Originally posted by Thunderstruck GT:

Is that a factory nut?


That is the OEM emblem nut. It is called a PAL nut.

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Thunderstruck GT JUL 10, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

That is the OEM emblem nut. It is called a PAL nut.





Didn't realize they were shiny. Usually they have something similar to a parkerized or black oxide finish.

I also noticed that they use a wavy flange versus a smooth or flat flange.

These are exactly the things I needed to know.

Now I need to see what I have in stock.

Thanks all

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fierosound JUL 10, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

That is the OEM emblem nut. It is called a PAL nut.



Also found some call them Thread Cutting Nuts.
https://www.autozone.com/nu...-12-piece/730184_0_0
Thunderstruck GT JUL 10, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by fierosound:


Also found some call them Thread Cutting Nuts.
https://www.autozone.com/nu...-12-piece/730184_0_0



I believe PAL, speed and thread cutting are all correct.

Although I never did figure out what P A L stood for.
IMSA GT JUL 10, 09:30 PM
You may have already seen this website but they make reproductions for many cars, or Fierostore has them.

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Thunderstruck GT JUL 10, 09:39 PM

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Originally posted by IMSA GT:

You may have already seen this website but they make reproductions for many cars, or Fierostore has them.





Okay.... Now I'm confused.

Is it the shinny one with the wavy flange or the black one with the flat flange?