Center Dash Trim Lower Fastener Type

[basstrix]

What is the fastener type used on the lower two holes? These are fairly difficult to access and the sheet metal is fairly thick...I'm wondering it it's a push-in type fastener to hold the bottom end in place during assembly. Mine doesn't have them and I don't remember if I simply left them out or if they were not there when I got the car.

 

[tpj71mach]

I used hex head sheet metals screws that way I can use a 1/4" socket and extension to get them started up in there

 

[cwalker509]

Not a push in type. They are actually screws but I can't recall the exact type (and they are difficult to mess with). They are 55934-S in the pic below and appear to be a round head screw. Perhaps someone here has better info

 

[secluff]

Hello basstrix,
The four screws used to hold the 18842 radio bezel are #8-18 X 3/4". Ford called these Self-tapping, oval head, cross recessed, pointed screws. The Ford part # is 55934-S, but unfortunately was discontinued years ago. AMK does have a version of these screws but has a $30.00 minimum order with a $10.00 shipping charge. Too much $$$ unless you need other hardware. Their part number for the 18842 bezel screw kit is F-1093, and is available at vendors such as NPD (National Parts Depot)
If this is something you need now or don't want to order, a trip to your local hardware store, Home Depot, or Lowes could be quicker and possibly cheaper.

https://www.npdlink.com/product/mou...s=18842&top_parent=200001&year=1971&year=1971

 

[basstrix]

I used hex head sheet metals screws that way I can use a 1/4" socket and extension to get them started up in there

This is what I started to do as I was preparing to reassemble but the thickness of dash brought me to ask my question.

Edit: BTW, I like your signature line....I think we share that trait...or maybe not

 

[basstrix]

Thanks to all for the responses.

 

[rcadd1ct]

I will mention the ones that came in my AMK kit were too long. Ended up using 1/2” long to allow for the other bracing behind the outer dash.

 

[YellowHorse]

Hello basstrix,
The four screws used to hold the 18842 radio bezel are #8-18 X 3/4". Ford called these Self-tapping, oval head, cross recessed, pointed screws. The Ford part # is 55934-S, but unfortunately was discontinued years ago. AMK does have a version of these screws but has a $30.00 minimum order with a $10.00 shipping charge. Too much $$$ unless you need other hardware. Their part number for the 18842 bezel screw kit is F-1093, and is available at vendors such as NPD (National Parts Depot)
If this is something you need now or don't want to order, a trip to your local hardware store, Home Depot, or Lowes could be quicker and possibly cheaper.

https://www.npdlink.com/product/mou...s=18842&top_parent=200001&year=1971&year=1971View attachment 72780

You can still get these type screw on McMaster-car. Just need to figure out head size.

 

[YellowHorse]

Leaning towards 0.262" head.

 

[YellowHorse]

Looks very similar....now that I have 100 of these. Who needs some ?

 

[rcadd1ct]

They are hidden.

just go to hardware store and get #8-1/2” sheet metal screws

there is a support behind where they screw in. So they have to be short enough to not hit the support or the dash will rattle.