[DeTomaso] Acorn Nuts

[Kirk Evans]

Mike,

On the studs which are to long, leave on the original 8mm and put the acorn 
on the remaining thread area. Shortening the stud is not worth the effort 
for the detail. IMHO


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net>
To: "'F&D Terry'" <gt5s at bcpl.net>; "'Pantera 007'" 
<pantera007 at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: "'MyCars'" <MyCars at comcast.net>; "'List DeTomaso'" 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Acorn Nuts


> What size would I be looking for, and how do I deal with studs on the back
> of the ZF that are sticking too far out at present to put an acorn on?
> Thanks
> Mike Thomas
>
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> Behalf Of F&D Terry
> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 3:49 PM
> To: Pantera 007
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> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Acorn Nuts
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> Try Totally Stainless in Gettysburg, PA 1-717-677-8811 or 1-800-767-4781.
> I'm sure they have a web site that will be easily found on a search. I've
> dealt with them for over 15 years and they are excellent to deal with.
>
> Fred T.
>
> Pantera 007 wrote:
>
>>I do.  You can try McMasterCarr, but quality is an issue.
>>I located (USA made) stainless acorns, and then polish them for a
>>better look.
>>This ends up actually much cheaper than chrome (typically more than
>>$2.50 each in quantity) and it can be hard to tell the difference in
>>shine, although chrome probably is a little more shiny.
>>I currently have two sets, although I think one set is spoken for.
>>Chuck
>>Does anyone know where to get stainless acorn nuts for the back of the
>>ZF?
>>
>>ttyl
>>Roydon }8-)>
>>
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