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Two questions: the tail light enclsure (chrome) which bolts on the neck has two bolts. Do the nuts go on the inside of the enclosure or outside, if outside are they acron or regular bolts?
Also, I bought some small rubber bumpers which were represented to serve as hood protectors. They measure less than an inch long, and less than a 1/8 inch in diameter. Where might they go? Jim

On the chromed tail light housing, the nuts that hold it in place on the tail light bracket go on the outside of the bracket, not on the inside of the tail light housing. According to the Chevrolet parts book the fasteners are hex nuts.

Regarding the rubber bumpers for the hood, from your description they kinda sorta sound like the rubber "bullets" that are inserted into the end of the rolled edge of the hood at the bottom of the hood. There should be four rubber "bullets", two per side.

There should be a 1/4" lock washer under the hex nut also. I have had points deducted several times for the hex nuts. Some think they are supposed to be square nuts. The parts books say hex nuts and I put NOS lights on my car and used the hex nuts that came with the lights.

As JYD explained they fit into the rolled lower edge of the hood panels. The "bumper" description is a mis-nomer as they are used to keep water etc out, rather than act as a bumper.

Thanks guys. Helps alot. Jim

They might keep dirt out but not water. Water can seep past the crease between the rolled edge of the hood side panel and the upright portion.

Also, the rubber "bumpers" help to give that finished look to the end of the rolled edge on the hood.

OK- so if the water gets in, how does it get out now that we've plugged the ends??

The ends were originally plugged by the factory with the same type of rubber "bumpers". However, very good point about the water finding its way out once it gets in.

An small hole in the bottom edge near the plug will work just fine. Also drizzling paint down the tube to coat it is a great idea.

I agree with coating the interior of the "tube", but rather than drill a hole it just seems easier to leave the rear "bumpers" out, at least when washing or in the rain.The problem with small holes is they plug easily and then become bigger ones.

I've scratched the firewall because I didn't install the rubber "bullets" right after painting. It's not a good idea to leave the rear ones out. I've also wacked my headlights a few times with the front edge.

True, water gets into the rolled bottom. Thin out your paint and run it thru the roll before the final coat.