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Old Dec 30, 2024 | 07:00 AM
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What’s the name of the tool I need to buy to tighten this fastener on my ‘67 sunvisor?


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A split tip screwdriver although the slots in your nuts look pretty worn. Some screwdriver bit sets may have a similar bit in them.



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Or, Take an old flat blade screw driver and make your own...
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Originally Posted by DansYellow66
A split tip screwdriver although the slots in your nuts look pretty worn. Some screwdriver bit sets may have a similar bit in them.

Thanks Dan!

And, yes, my nuts are pretty worn <LOL>.

Take care,
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Or, Take an old flat blade screw driver and make your own...
that is want dad and I did years ago. Works like a charm
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Yes, if you have a dremel and some cutoff discs and an extra screwdriver you’re all set. But, if you are like many of us and have accumulated several screwdriver sets with a removable bit set, take a look through them first as there could be one in them.
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Originally Posted by DansYellow66
Yes, if you have a dremel and some cutoff discs and an extra screwdriver you’re all set. But, if you are like many of us and have accumulated several screwdriver sets with a removable bit set, take a look through them first as there could be one in them.
Dan, I just went to my stash of bits and found a set. Unfortunately, the largest size is 8 which is too small.

I’ll just order a larger set from Amazon.

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Not a tool you will use all the time, but just like the "clutch head" drivers used on C-1's, when you need them, nothing works as well as having one.
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Originally Posted by DansYellow66
Yes, if you have a dremel and some cutoff discs and an extra screwdriver you’re all set. But, if you are like many of us and have accumulated several screwdriver sets with a removable bit set, take a look through them first as there could be one in them.
That's exactly what I did. You can get a screwdriver that is just the right width and blade thickness and the Dremel cutoff makes a perfect slot.
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Steve:

I got mine from LICS years ago. ZIP bought LICS and still sells them. https://www.zip-corvette.com/59-67-s...river-tip.html

Larry
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As has been said, you can make one fairly easily or, if you have some snap ring pliers, they work great. I use snap ring pliers for these type of nuts often. You have to hold them at the correct opening which is the only hard part. Headlight switch, sunvisors, almost anywhere that I run into these. Specific tool works best, but one can find ways when you don't want to wait.
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