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| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 24 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 24 | Can anyone recommend just a general nut and bolt type to bolt on parts and body panels? I purchased the bed and fender bolt kits from a vendor but wanted something generic for the rest (something that looks good and doesn't rust and without incurring the expense of stainless). Thank you all for your assistance and motivation! | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Maybe try some Cadmium plated ? Might not be able to find all the various sizes you need in Cad. If you have a Marine Supply type store near you, they usually have a lot of rust resistant fasteners | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Many countries have banned Cad plating. The U.S. banned it then removed the ban with restrictions regarding chemical usage and disposal. Therefore cad is now expensive and the replacement is Zinc chromate. Most hardware stores will have the zinc coating on their carbon steel hardware. Which is OK for your truck, looks good and is the low price you desire.(grade 5). Aircraft industry still uses Cad plated (Mil Spec) on non stainless hardware because it is much better for their requirements. If a supplier has Cad plated, it could be 5X higher +. Don't think you want galvanized, up to you.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 24 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 24 | Looks like zinc may be the way to go! The only visible bolts are in the bed and I have the stainless for that. Thank you all for the tips! I learn something every day on Stovebolt.com. | | |
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