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Old May 7, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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I have a 1966 convertible and just got off the phone with ecklers. i noticed the other day that the piece of fiberglass below the rear bumper was loose on the outside next to the rear quarter panel. There appears to have been a bolt that is now missing in this area and the rear piece is loose and rubbing on the tailpipe. Ecklers states that they dont offer a replacement. Any ideas of size length and location of a replacement?

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Old May 7, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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1/4 X 20 X 1 inch from any hardware store will be just fine. Al W.
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1/4 X 20 X 1 inch from any hardware store will be just fine. Al W.
Stainless wouldn't hurt. A lot of the bolts on midyears turn out to be 1/4 X 20. Good to have a supply handy
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Stainless wouldn't hurt. A lot of the bolts on midyears turn out to be 1/4 X 20. Good to have a supply handy
Stainless fasteners actually could hurt... If you don't use a little anti-seize...
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Use a flat washer on both sides to protect the fiberglass. Pilot Dan
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Use a flat washer on both sides to protect the fiberglass. Pilot Dan
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Also! Al W.
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