Captive Cage Nuts!

[athawk11]

Hi everyone.

Looking for the right kind of nuts, the right sizes, and a decent supplier for replacement captive/cage nuts. �I replaced the floor pan and need one to mount the driver side seat. � A couple are missing from the transmission cover to floor mounts. (The hole is sort of square shaped on these.) �And finally, I am missing one on the firewall. �Not sure what was attached on this one, but the sheet metal is all torn around where it once was. �

So, Sizes? �Types? �Suppliers?

Project is a '49 CJ3A, (#36662). Motor replaced with a GPW (strange or no markings where markings should be) �Transmission and Transfer appear to be original. Date plate on transfer case: 5-10-48. �Willys ran great before I tore it apart. �Hopefully, it still will when I put it back together.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and help.

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[jamesr]

I replaced a couple on my tub also. �Got them at Ace, as well as Home Depot. �The �shift cover is 1/4" standard thread, except the top left closest to the foot feed is 5/16. fBe carful if you buy new bolts that they are not so long they hit the trans. or transfer cases. The seats are 5/16, standard. At least my '53 is. The firewall can be anything from 10-32 to 5/16 depending on what mounts to it. Jim

[athawk11]

Thanks for your response Jim.

The nuts you picked up at Ace, did they have the CAGE and nut?  I did look at Depot, and they did have the nut, but didn't see them with the cage.

Tim

[jamesr]

yes, they had the cage.  Try a screw or fastner wholesaler.  Most of them will sell to you on a cash basis.  Jim

[athawk11]

Thanks Jim.

I'll try your suggestions.

Tim