I have a 1949 Chevy 3600 that I’m starting to put back together. I’m struggling to find the right size bolts and screws that fit the dash. I had all the parts painted, chromed or powder coated and can’t find my original nuts and bolts. I need sizes for the following….. Nuts that hold gauges to dash. Screws for the glove box hinges that screw into dash.
Yes, the gauge cluster studs are 10-32. I just confirmed on my cab. I believe the glove box hinge screws sheet metal thread, with clip nuts that go on the glove box liner. The glove box screws are available from Jim Carter HERE.
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Yes 10-32 and you can find or make knurled nuts (for use just with your fingers) that make life easier. Getting a socket in there isn't a lot of fun and they do not need to be over-tight.
In fact some of the aluminum ones that come with aftermarket gauges are the right thread already (or if 8-32 you can drill and tap a size up to 10-32). Otherwise I've made them on the lathe, but that's not for everyone.
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The knurled nuts (screenshot below) mentioned above are available at most of your local hardware stores for just a couple bucks.
Definitely easier to install than hex nuts with a wrench up inside the dash area!
Let us know what you end up using.
Dan
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