Dash Pad Nut Size for 71 Challlenger

[Daveh]

Hey guys,

I'm assembling the dash outside of the car and I have a brand new dash pad but it's been packed away in a box for five years. Can anyone tell me the nut size that goes on the studs?  I don't want to force one on and strip the threads. I'll put a little grease on with the correct nut and that should get them started. They just aged a little sitting for 5 years. Thanks.

Dave

[Chryco Psycho]

like these https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-10-24-Washer-Lock-PAL-Nut-1-2-O-D-3-8-Hex-Zinc/352140584137?hash=item51fd36e4c9:g:lnIAAOSw~I5ZkPPF&vxp=mtr

[Cuda Cody]

   My local hardware store carries them so that's where I get mine.

[Daveh]

Thanks mine has them also I think I even have some new ones here at the house.  I just thought they were regular nuts not barrel nuts.  Thanks

[dodj]

Thanks mine has them also I think I even have some new ones here at the house.  I just thought they were regular nuts not barrel nuts.  Thanks

I believe it works better with regular nuts and a washer rather than the pal nuts. The pal nut can strip a little easier.