That's how I'd repair it.

 

You can buy another one and put it in.

 

NPD as well as other vendors have them

CAGE NUTS, FENDER MOUNT - #16006-6K - National Parts Depot (npdlink.com)

 

That is awesome. But how do you install them? I see those have a tab on each side but I am not sure how it would work and stay in place?

 

I bought a pack of 25 off the net for $10.

Google is your friend.

 

I welded in a small piece of flat bar, then drilled and tapped it,

 

They don't stay in place that well. That's why people weld them into place. You can tilt them and insert them into the hole. They just kind of hang there until you bolt the fender. Just slowly thread the bolt.

 

Here is an earlier discussion on VMF on this topic with pictures. Hope it helps.

(1) 65 fender to rocker nut install | Vintage Mustang Forums (vintage-mustang.com)

 

One of mine was busted, ordered a new one from CJPP, and found a YouTube video on how to install it. There’s a trick to bending the tabs so it goes in, and stays in. It was a few years ago, so don’t have the link, sorry. HTH.

 

I got mine to stay in without bending anything....you have fiddle with it for a few tries. It takes a certain angle.

 

I tacked a new nut in 4 places when I had mine up on the rotisserie. Even under the car its fairly easy. No doubt there are other methods...but why bother if you have a welder? 5 minutes and done.

 

Welding?? Ford build millions of cars using those caged nuts. If the sheet metal aren't damaged, the nut will pretty easily click in and stay. The guys at the assembly line didn't have time to be careful, the fender was quickly placed on the car and bolts mounted with a power tool. The caged nuts are designed for that. Other car brands use similar types caged nuts that are angled into the hole and clicked into place with a tiny amount of force. Think I usually just put a screwdriver through the threaded hole in the nut and twist in a little.

 

Yeah I decided to order 2 new cage nuts and go that route instead of tack welding the old one back in. Hopefully they stay in place to hold the fenders.

 

They aren't welded. I have a spare left over from an AMK kit and the bolt if you'd like them I'll mail it to you.

 

I appreciate the offer but I already ordered 2. But thanks!

 

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