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BlueRidge1

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Greetings,
Can anyone tell me what the thread size is on the two outer screws that hold the grill brow to the shroud? I sent mine off to the chrome shop and I even threaded 3-4 nuts to each screw so they wouldn't plate the threads but I guess they misunderstood that for we better take all these nuts off and mess up the studs so he can't possibly put this back on his car. I am thiking it is 8/32 or 6/32. I can get an 8/32 die to run down the stud but it seems loose to me. Is it possible to remove these screws without bending the brow, They look like screws but they appear to be either welded or maybe just stuck with copper or chrome plating. Burns me up when they gotta make easy hard. Sorry for the rant. I will credit them with pretty fast service and the piece looks real nice. Price was $200.00. is that about normal? I know regulations are making it difficult on the plating industry.
Bob
 
BlueRidge1 said:
Greetings,
Can anyone tell me what the thread size is on the two outer screws that hold the grill brow to the shroud? I sent mine off to the chrome shop and I even threaded 3-4 nuts to each screw so they wouldn't plate the threads but I guess they misunderstood that for we better take all these nuts off and mess up the studs so he can't possibly put this back on his car.----
-Always tape or coat the threads with 3M trim adhesive. Also if you tell the plat er he will put plastic covers over them.

--- I am thiking it is 8/32 or 6/32. I can get an 8/32 die to run down the stud but it seems loose to me.

I have forgotten . However. if 8/32 nuts go on use em because they will not be tightened up tight or you will bend the chrome.

Is it possible to remove these screws without bending the brow, :nonono: :nonod:--- Plus soft shims : paper washers ,small rubber grommets Etc. Must be added on the studs to keep from bending the chrome when the nuts are snugged up.

They look like screws but they appear to be either welded or maybe just stuck with copper or chrome plating. Burns me up when they gotta make easy hard. Sorry for the rant. I will credit them with pretty fast service and the piece looks real nice. Price was $200.00. is that about normal? ---Nuttin is normal these days. I know regulations are making it difficult on the plating industry.
Bob
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