rsorg Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 hi, I have 12 point bolts that are on my hood latch (4)that hold the device to the radiator core are there any other place on the core support where these go , i have extras not,sure where they go,if anywhere,thanks roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 71 and 72s there are 4 that hold the upper radiator plate on and I have seen them on the upper latch striker on the hood itself, 3 of them, besides the hood latch where you have them. 12 in total ,12 point bolts. 3 on the hood, 4 radiator plate and 4 for the hood latch. (2 to the rad support,2 to the tie bar/grille support and one to the support on the pass. side that holds the horn. Regular 6point bolt on driver's side horn if a dual horn car.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 When I stripped my 71 SS I had no 12 point bolts. Is this something certain plants did? Is this something else I need to find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I had the 12 points in the upper and lower hood latch areas as Tom mentioned. My Radiator top plate was held in place with 6 point bolts though (4 total) . '72 - Van Nuys plant, originally with a 402. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Barn find, my 71 402 auto, doesn't have any 12 point bolts either. It was built September 70 for 71 at the baltimore plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 10 hours ago, MC1of80 said: Barn find, my 71 402 auto, doesn't have any 12 point bolts either. It was built September 70 for 71 at the baltimore plant. My 71 was Sept 70 L110865 van Nuys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Sounds like gm had extra bolts laying around. Some got them some didn’t???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsorg Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 thanks I am going to paint mine and install where they go, roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I have to retract the 4 12 point bolts on the radiator top plate. Those get 6 point ones. According to Kevin's 71 SS and my son's 71. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 So to add to this. I bought the master body kit from amk and it came with 12 point bolts for hood latch and the part that goes on the hood. I just became more confused( that in itself should surprise no one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 27 minutes ago, Dtret said: So to add to this. I bought the master body kit from amk and it came with 12 point bolts for hood latch and the part that goes on the hood. I just became more confused( that in itself should surprise no one) That part's right. I had extras left over from my Master Kit, but I re-used some of my originals because I had already painted them then I did the latch, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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