Howdy Steve,
Yes, the badges can be threaded provided that they are metal and not plastic. I
did mine with a 6/32 die and put then on with nylock nuts. The "DATSUN" hood
leters are plastic. Plus, the posts are so close that you couldn't get a die on
them anyway.
Be careful when threading the posts on the badges as they are a bit fragile.
Use a 8/32 die followed by the 6/32. The 8/32 shaves off enough metal so that
6/32 doesn't break a post. I speak from experience. I was lucky to have enough
post left to get a nut on but I certainly broke one trying the 6/32 first. Hold
the die in your hand and back it off to clear the threads offen. 1/4 to 1/2 turn
at a time is all you want.
Best regards,
Fred Schroeder
Denison, TX
'70 SRL311-13359
TDROC
Regular e-mail sitsinwest@texoma.net
Stephen McCartney wrote:
> G'day all,
>
> Couldn't you cut a thread onto the back of the badges, and then screw them
> on?
>
> Cheers,
> Steve
> (needing to re affix his "Datsun" badge to the back - It's the only one I've
> got, and people keep looking oddly at my baby to work out what it is!)
> '68 2000 Solex
>
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