I have a general question about bolts on my 1949 216. This is my first post and kind of a goofy question. The bolts for my thermostat housings are grade 5 3/8" x 1". I can purchase replacements from multiple suppliers. But the head height on my original bolts is much taller. Replacements show a head height of 0.234" where the originals measure about 0.285". I really like the look of the beefier head height. Are there suppliers for these vintage style bolts, or should I just not worry about that and replace with the newer style?
My truck was a farm truck its entire life and was my Dad's. It's condition tells its story, and I am replacing what it needs to get it backroads worthy.
Jeff
Jeff - I gotta ask, why do the bolts need to be replaced? Just curious as most old bolts like you described can be easily cleaned up and reused if there's just some surface corrosion.
