Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer

Sean Marconette · 12-10-2010, 11:37 PM

I need to move a cabinet in my 2006 Classic Industries trailer. It is not a Torx but resembles it with a couple more splines. It looks like a star. does anyone have any suggestions? I have tried allen, and Torx. The Torx T-15 is too small, and T-20 is too big, but the splines do not match. What kind of odd fastener did they use, as all of the fasteners in the garage area are this style.

Thanks

Sean

Adger Smith · 12-10-2010, 11:40 PM

Could it be a multi sided square? I know Hallmark uses, used one that a square drive fits into.

Mark Yacavone · 12-10-2010, 11:42 PM

Have you tried a metric Allen , or an American style? I just might grip enough to take those things out and throw them away.

1299 · 12-10-2010, 11:52 PM

there metric torx is what that sound like.

Dgal · 12-11-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

I need to move a cabinet in my 2006 Classic Industries trailer. It is not a Torx but resembles it with a couple more splines. It looks like a star. does anyone have any suggestions? I have tried allen, and Torx. The Torx T-15 is too small, and T-20 is too big, but the splines do not match. What kind of odd fastener did they use, as all of the fasteners in the garage area are this style.

Thanks

Sean

It is a square head fastener. You can get them from Home Depot in the Dewalt tool section. Pace uses the same thing on their trailers. Frustrating little bastards they are.

Don

340Cuda · 12-11-2010, 10:45 AM

I have a Classic trailer and its a square headed driver that fits those screws, at least that was all I found in my tool box that worked.

Bill

FED 387 · 12-11-2010, 10:53 AM

ya also might have what is known as a clutch head screw they kind look like a figure 8---most likely ya have a #2 square head screw---Mobile homes,RV and trailers use the #2 screws a lot do not strip out the slots in the head as easily as a phillips does especially if ya are installing self drilling fasteners--Comp

Mark Yacavone · 12-11-2010, 12:43 PM

That makes sense. 8 pt, dual # 2 square driver. Commonly available from Black and Decker.
Just shows how much I know about enclosed trailers ...

Sean Marconette · 12-11-2010, 01:29 PM

I thought it was a stupid question to ask, but I am glad I did.

As always thanks everyone.

Sean

Rich Biebel · 12-11-2010, 04:20 PM

Yes they are square drives. I have a Classic and replaced all the screws on the front stainless trim panels. It took me a while to figure out what fit and how to get them out......I used a drill driver and all you need to do is use a hammer and give the screws a couple taps with the driver in the screw. Then they come right out and I replaced them with stainless screws. Interior screws should be no probelm with rust.......

12-10-2010, 11:37 PM	#1
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 794 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer I need to move a cabinet in my 2006 Classic Industries trailer. It is not a Torx but resembles it with a couple more splines. It looks like a star. does anyone have any suggestions? I have tried allen, and Torx. The Torx T-15 is too small, and T-20 is too big, but the splines do not match. What kind of odd fastener did they use, as all of the fasteners in the garage area are this style. Thanks Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

12-10-2010, 11:42 PM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,903 Liked 5,120 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer Have you tried a metric Allen , or an American style? I just might grip enough to take those things out and throw them away. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

12-10-2010, 11:52 PM	#4
1299 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: howell,nj Posts: 124 Likes: 309 Liked 53 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer there metric torx is what that sound like.

12-11-2010, 10:45 AM	#6
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,669 Likes: 3,855 Liked 800 Times in 337 Posts	Re: Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer I have a Classic trailer and its a square headed driver that fits those screws, at least that was all I found in my tool box that worked. Bill

12-11-2010, 10:53 AM	#7
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer ya also might have what is known as a clutch head screw they kind look like a figure 8---most likely ya have a #2 square head screw---Mobile homes,RV and trailers use the #2 screws a lot do not strip out the slots in the head as easily as a phillips does especially if ya are installing self drilling fasteners--Comp

12-10-2010, 11:40 PM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer Could it be a multi sided square? I know Hallmark uses, used one that a square drive fits into. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 12-10-2010 at 11:41 PM. Reason: SP

12-11-2010, 12:43 PM	#8
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,903 Liked 5,120 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer That makes sense. 8 pt, dual # 2 square driver. Commonly available from Black and Decker. Just shows how much I know about enclosed trailers ... __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

12-11-2010, 01:29 PM	#9
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 794 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer I thought it was a stupid question to ask, but I am glad I did. As always thanks everyone. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

12-11-2010, 04:20 PM	#10
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Need Help with fastener in ClassicTrailer Yes they are square drives. I have a Classic and replaced all the screws on the front stainless trim panels. It took me a while to figure out what fit and how to get them out......I used a drill driver and all you need to do is use a hammer and give the screws a couple taps with the driver in the screw. Then they come right out and I replaced them with stainless screws. Interior screws should be no probelm with rust....... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R