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Old May 20, 2016 | 09:34 PM
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speed nuts?

can anyone tell me the size of speed nuts used to mount the front bumper cover to the fenders on a 88 trans am? I bought every size from the help section at the parts store and none seem to be right. where is a good place to order them from? thanks
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Old May 21, 2016 | 06:55 AM
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Re: speed nuts?

go yo your local auto body shop. I had trouble finging obes for the door handles and ny local had them.
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Old May 22, 2016 | 07:45 AM
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Re: speed nuts?

That's a great idea but I'd like to know the size so I don't need to get a bunch of sizes I don't need. I already have a collection of them that don't fit. If anyone has a size I would greatly appreciate it thanks.
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Old May 22, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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This should help you out
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Old May 23, 2016 | 04:53 PM
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Re: speed nuts?

Thank You good sir!
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Old May 23, 2016 | 06:33 PM
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