Guard bolts

[FCRB26]

Been doing some searching on this forum and on google.

Found and exact match for the 7/16 screws in  S/S but jeez they are expensive ..

I think i might just drill out all the holes and bring home the big pnuematic nutsert gun from work and put them in for 40cents each plus under $14 for a box of button heads in S/S .

heres the bolts

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160534868774

[Stewy]

You need to read it all the way down pete.
only 56 cents each, this auction is for 10 screws and about $4 postage.

Good Find


Cheers Stewy   

[waynos]

i have button heads for guard bolts,i only have nutserts 5 mm at work so i drilled out with flats,springs and nuts on the other side,against all my engineering morals.nutserts all the way i reckon.but i still think the button heads look out of place for period correctness

[FCRB26]

Im sure i read it right but then again i didnt paste from the site i was originally looking at??
And i wasnt drinking..
 Ill order some now.

They also have 3/8 head ones may be good to hold the tank in.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/39-52-Chevy-Buick-Oldsmobile-fender-radiator-screws-ss-/160534919705?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2560a07a19&vxp=mtr

I hate the whole screw idea but they look period for my FE..

[FCRB26]

For my  sedan at the chop shop i am running M8 nutserts and i am using just plain old zinc bolts and im going to put the rebate in the head with an end mill and get everything cad plated again as  i didnt want the whole chrome thing going on. and machine up some nice thick washers with a chamfer on the side?
Dunno might even powder coat everything i was so impressed with oxytech powder coatings finishes on springs ect i thing i might go a flat silver its so flexible and durable.
They powdercoated a piece of 1.5mm alloy and said allright bend it and try and crack it i bent it back on itself hit it everything and still no cracks absaloutley amazing stuff ..

And they now do metalics and candy apple powder coating.. i recomend this for your bonnet springs ect over chrome more durable..
https://www.facebook.com/oxytechpowder/photos_stream

[NosFEratu]

Even if you are careful those horrible standard sheet metal screws (they are not bolts) will stuff up and it will be just when you are doing final assembly.  If you want a standard look (I don't really want to draw attention to a line of stainless steel bolts just the engine) there are alternatives.

I have used 1/4 unc nutserts and then used mud guard bolts from a 1960's Ford.  They are 3/4" long have 1/4 unc thread and incorporate a captive washer and a black coating. In addition the heads have the same raised section as the standard sheet metal screws and you can use a 3/8 AF spanner.  Best thing is you can get them on new on ebay from US restoration places. I bought 80 so I can do a couple of cars.

regards

John

[FCRB26]

Thats why i love this forum always ideas.

[NosFEratu]

This similar to the ones we are using:


Ebay Item #350172439363

John

[FCRB26]

Wont let me view it listings too old

[NosFEratu]

If that link doesnt work just get onto us ebay and search for fender bolts.  Hundreds will appeart and you can make the choice.  A better than Rare Spares.

John

[FCRB26]

Yeah thats where i have been searching.

Mustang ones look good as well .
I just wanted these for the FE .

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

Link fixed 

Only the auction number is needed when using the ebay button

[NosFEratu]

Glenn

Thanks.  Luckily I am better with a welder and plasma than this funny IT stuff.

John

[FireKraka]

Guys you make things so much easier for all of us out there, I have really gained a lot since joining the forum.

Regards
Neil H

[FCRB26]

it keeps more old girls on the road..

I dont know how many times i have done a quick search on here or FB EK forum for quick answers.

pete