Replacing Hood Lamp

[LannyL81]

I want to replace the hood lamp on my '81. I have the new lamp, but the captive nuts for the two lamp bolts are missing. Anyone ever had this problem and found a good workable solution?

I have seen pop-rivet style rivets and was wondering if they would work? Or would they split the fiberglass??

Thanks,
LannyL81
Tucson, AZ

 

[gsimpson9981]

you need new "well nuts" They are nuts encased with rubber..when tightened, they spread out to fill the hole. the same as used (except they are 1/4), to hold the rear cargo shade to the bulkhead. I think that they're #10 X 24 threads. you can get them at Lowe's; maybe Home Depot.

 

[zgator]

Once you get it installed please tell me how you get the damm blub in there!!!!

 

[LannyL81]

Once you get it installed please tell me how you get the damm blub in there!!!!

I know what you mean...even trying to get the bulb out/in with the entire light in my hand (off the hood) is not easy. I had to have my daughter do it for me.

LannyL81