Headlight Ring Screw

[ricaroo]

The right side Chrome Ring Mounting tab for the screw is stripped.
I find it hard to imagine that the thin piece of metal had many threads to begin with. I would appreciate any suggestions on how to repair this.

Thanks,
Rick
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1971 Standard Beetle 2 dr Sedan 1600dp

[guidosarduchi]

Following as I have the same issue
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71 Super Beetle Convertible (Thunderbug)
65 AMC Rambler Classic Hardtop
08 Pontiac G6 Hardtop Convertible

[Cusser]

Larger-thread sheet metal screw?

Can you please post a good close up of that area (I don't feel like pulling off one of my headlight rings to look)?

Because maybe a rivet nut, clip nut, or similar could work.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Hardware-Fasteners/Speed-Nut/N-5yc1vZc255Z1z0ztb8
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1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297

[Buggeee]

[ricaroo]

Cusser,
I believe you found the answer, Slip Nut

Can,t make it to the hardware store today however, I am going to go over in the morning and pick up a Slip Nut and give it a try.

I will post how it works sometime tomorrow

Thanks Cusser for idea.

Rick
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1971 Standard Beetle 2 dr Sedan 1600dp

[ricaroo]

I was able to attach the Chrome Headlight Ring using a 10-24 U-Nut, and the results are excellent. The attached photos is the hardware I used.

I went with the 10-24 u-nut and 10-24x2” screw because I wasn’t able to find the hardware in metric. The original screw is an M5 x 50mm.
The picture of the screw and clip are how I oriented the clip when I attached it to the metal tab.

Rick
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1971 Standard Beetle 2 dr Sedan 1600dp

[bnam]

I"ve had luck on this tab and similar ones by using a punch -- I place the tip anout 3/4 on the metal and 1/4 of dia over the hole and hammer the punch -- working my way around the dia of the hole.

I started on the back face and repeated on the front face. This made the hole a bit smaller.

Then used a tap to re-tap/clean the threads. Then put antiseize. This repair has held for several years (did this about 10yrs ago) on my 71.
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1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
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1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL

[Buggeee]

[TonyPgh]

I just saved that photo, I am sure I may deal with this sooner or later on my project thats arriving!

[appetite]

To the OP, if you get pinged on this thread, can you tell me the source for U-Nut and screw?

Many thanks if you see this.
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69 Westy

[ricaroo]

Hi,
Local Ace hardware store, I am sure any hardware would carry what you need
Rick
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1971 Standard Beetle 2 dr Sedan 1600dp