Topic: Lower dash pad hardware

[Angela]

Were 10-24 keps nuts or stamped, machine-thread nuts used to hold the lower dash pad to the dash? The assembly manual specifies this nut as 45245-S36 (5 required) but I'm not able to determine what type of nut that is. AMK supplies this nut as a stamped nut, yet I'm not sure that's correct. I'm 95% certain my original lower dash pad was held using keps nuts and I'd like some feedback as to what others have seen.

[67gta289]

Are you talking about what some would call the "knee pad" or "knee crash pad"?

[jwc66k]

Were 10-24 keps nuts or stamped, machine-thread nuts used to hold the lower dash pad to the dash? The assembly manual specifies this nut as 45245-S36 (5 required) but I'm not able to determine what type of nut that is. AMK supplies this nut as a stamped nut, yet I'm not sure that's correct. I'm 95% certain my original lower dash pad was held using keps nuts and I'd like some feedback as to what others have seen.

They are a stamped machine nut with a 11/32 hex drive. The only application is the 67 lower dash pad. AMK has them but with a clear zinc finish and a sealer, possible for another manufacturer (Chrysler?). I have 5 from an AMK kit leftover from a 67 project I did a while back. Ya want them?
Jim

[priceless]

That's nice of you Jim

[Angela]

Yes, I am talking about the "knee pad" / lower dash pad that mounts just above the glove box. :-)

Jim, yes, I'd love 'em!

[ruppstang]

I have found both nuts used but it seams like there are more with the stamped nut. I think our 11-04-66   67 GTA had the Kep nuts.