Working on a 1950 Chevy 3100 and would like to know the sizes of the bolts that the Factory Assembly Manual indicates. I have three numbers: 122017, 122007 and 120229 . These numbers are associated with the front end panels assembly, i.e., inner fender well, fender brackets etc. Would love to have a "cheat sheet" so I could eliminate the head scratching and cussing . Any help appreciated . Thanks
Lots of us would love to have that "cheat sheet", but it's hard to track down using FAM numbers. It's been discussed a number of times here on Stovebolt.comApparently the PN's for the bolts were changed over the years and don't show up in the parts manual, although the corresponding nut sizes can be tracked down which will give you the bolt diameter and thread. I believe most of the bolts you're looking at are 5/16" - 18 threads per inch, and roughly 3/4" long. I think the rod type fender supports (rear of the front fenders) might be 1/4-20 and 1/2" or 5/8" long.
Welcome to the forums. You should post in the Welcome Center forum and tell us a bit about yourself and your truck.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
I have a complete bumper to bumper polished stainless set for my 53-3100. They are all in little bags and labeled. I can see what my kit has in it if you want or anybody else. I can't guarantee it's right but it's a start. It's got every bolt, screw, washer and pin for the whole truck except the chassis. It's a high end kit.
That's pretty nice. I like how organized it is with individual marked bags.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
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I have a complete bumper to bumper polished stainless set for my 53-3100. They are all in little bags and labeled. I can see what my kit has in it if you want or anybody else. I can't guarantee it's right but it's a start. It's got every bolt, screw, washer and pin for the whole truck except the chassis. It's a high end kit.
I say that should be a free T shirt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bolt and fastener identification is painful at times, that's for sure. Take a look at this pdf file , you may find what you are looking for. This is from the 1954 Parts & accessories manual, Standard Parts. Hope it helps.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
Thanks for sharing that list. Provides a very detailed quick resource.
Saved to my resource library for future reference.
Much appreciated!
Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Dusty53's attachment was what I was referring to above. I'd researched that before, but none of the numbers I had found in the FAM could be matched up to Dusty's list. Maybe the bulk part numbers listed there are just different than individual bolts.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Dusty53's attachment was what I was referring to above. I'd researched that before, but none of the numbers I had found in the FAM could be matched up to Dusty's list. Maybe the bulk part numbers listed there are just different than individual bolts.
Kevin you are correct, some of this stuff is just a mystery to me .
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
Thanks for the input from everyone. The 1954 sheet looked great but the numbers of course are not the same as 1950. I'll keep watch though. Thanks again Curt
Your 122007 and 120229 numbers are definitely 5/16-18 hex head bolts. I couldn't find a reference to 122017 in the FAM. If you'll let me know what page you're looking at I can track down the diameter and pitch for you.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
