Cab light mounting

[laserjock]

Okay, have new cab lights. Problem. Some ******* who shall remain nameless, has lost the speed nuts to mount them. It appears I need #10 speed nuts with a 3/4" installed depth.

I have tried every where. Local online. Nada. Can find them with 5/8" installed depth but not 3/4".

Any help searching or alternative mounting schemes are appreciated. Have to seal up the holes in the roof some how.

Thanks

 

[Pullet]

5/8" won't grab?
A windshield replacer recently recommended clear bathroom caulk when he noticed the method used on my roof, said it'd hold and seal until I pulled it off. There might be self-tappers on mine, which is getting hard to blame on the PO now, four years later..

 

[laserjock]

Sorry. Installed depth is not the length of the screw. It's the distance center of the hole to the Base of the U in the clip. 5/8 won't reach the hole in the cab.

 

[Pullet]

Gotcha. Makes sense, sorry I didn't know.
Drill new holes 3/4" away from a bend in some flashing or scrap steel (with self-tappers?)?
Might be worth the time making them (right) if you save it back from searching.

 

[abepratt]

Have you checked fastenal? They have just about every screw and bolt that is made

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[laserjock]

Unless you need them on Saturday afternoon. Around here anyway. I may call them Monday.

 

[abepratt]

Unless you need them on Saturday afternoon. Around here anyway. I may call them Monday.

Oh yeah, they won't be much help today. There goes the weekend project... lol

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[KZF250]

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[laserjock]

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Went there first.