Fred T:
Thanks for the thumbs up. I did fail to mention the two primary negative charateristics you pointed out, "disimilar metals" and "thread galling". I have had first hand experience with both. Most people think of using anti-cease, thread locker, etc for their staying power, however I appreciate your suggestion in preventing the two drawbacks mentioned above. I will try this.
I have replaced most all non-structural fasteners on my '66, C-10 and '66, K-10 with stainless steel fasteners. I like the appearance, as well as the contrast with the paint on the items they are securing. Just a preference. There are many restoration fastener packages available, as well as Totally Stainless products.
Again, there are many pros and various cons with each type of fastener. The individual experiences of the members who post on this topic are very informative and valuable.
