74' Side Marker lights question

[igasper10]

Has anyone ever replaced their side markers with the GM replacement ones? I'm having problems with them. They're plastic (of course) and the mounting nuts are self-threading. I get about halfway down the shaft of the mounting dowel, and they end up stripping themselves! Very frustrating! Any suggestions/experiences???

ian -

[paintdaddy]

Try a different size nut.It sounds like you might need to go smaller.Also try pushing down on the nut while tightening.Damn that sounds painful