How to fix damaged threads

NZ28ModelA

NZ28ModelA

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Hi fellow A'ers!

Could someone please give me some advise as to the best way to repair flogged out trim holes. As per the attached pic, my roadster pick up has the board trim panels held on by self tapper type screws and I am finding that after 90yrs of various heavy handed owners half the holes are flogged out. What should i do?
Thanks in advance.. Steve:)
 

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Hi Steve, I cannot see a way to cover the hole that will be left behind without putting on new door panels.
However you should be able to make what you have look much more “presentable “. If you google automotive interior spring clips you will find a nice selection of fasteners available. I’m thinking if it were me I would try one of the plastic ones with the ribbed barb on it and the flat head. You can most likely find it in black if not a little paint should help.
Mike
 
Attached is a picture of what I was thinking...
 

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take a cotter pin and slide it like a paper clip into the hole, the head of the cotter pin will reduce the hole so the screw gets a grip, if the holes are in wood use toothpicks and glue
 
Flogged.

I thought that was some type of New Zealand techie type talk. I was impressed that I learned something new.:D
 
How about using a flat "spring nut" behind the stripped out hole. The spring nut would first have to be "stuck" to the back side of the sheet metal with perhaps a dab of epoxie/ bondo. I checked Mc Master -Carr and they have them but I can't figure how to show a pix here.

Joe B
 
I've used a body hammer and dolly, tightens them holes right up, if you can get your hand and dolly back there
 

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Here is a picture of the original parts Neil Wilson posted.


Bob
 

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Thank you guys for all your ideas.. I am surprised there are not more damaged interior trim fittings out there considering these are 90 year old cars we are working on!
 
Flogged, in my vernacular, means selling poor quality or unusable items, usually for a lot more than they're worth.
 
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