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Old 01-23-2017, 08:47 PM
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I am looking for what the original screws looked like for the removable trunk floor piece. Is the pictured fastener correct?
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Originally Posted by WKNR
I am looking for what the original screws looked like for the removable trunk floor piece. Is the pictured fastener correct?
In a word no. All of the trunk screws were clutch head screws as best as I recall.
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should be a pan head self tapping Philips screw
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Originally Posted by csherman
should be a pan head self tapping Philips screw
Csherman, I believe you are right. The clutch heads were used to put the cardboard trunk cover in. Weren't the trunk floor fasteners also clutch head or where they philips pan head as well. Sorry for the misguided attempt to an answer.
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Hey !!!! I was right for once .... LOL
dont tell my wife !!
on the 56 I have here - it had clutch head sheetmetal screws to hold the cardboard in
Same for my 54's and my 57
the jack and handle screws were pan head self tapping screws

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Your secret is safe with me!!

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