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#48239 07/26/2005 1:06 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 | I am going to be replacing my suspension and frame member bolts and I am not too sure where I will be able to come up with the exact replacement bolts I need. Does anyone have a good source for replacement hardware? Can I substitute a Grade-8 coarse thread bolt/nut of the same dimensions for an original fine threaded bolt/nut (1954)?
1954 GMC 1/2-ton Longbed
1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
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#48240 07/26/2005 2:30 PM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | cujo8, If you want original style (thread and grade) bolts (or stainless replacements, where safe), The Nutty Company has as good a selection as anyone: Totally Stainless has a good selection of fine-theaded bolts/screws and a wide variety of cap styles (no clutch-head, though). If you are interested in stainless, read their page on "About Stainless Steel). Tim | | |
#48241 07/26/2005 2:51 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 275 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 275 | Any good parts house, NAPA, for example, should have a full range of grade 5 & 8 bolts & nuts in both thread pitches. Doug | | |
#48242 07/26/2005 4:08 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 | Thanks for the ideas and links. Now I need to spend the time to make up my shopping list.
1954 GMC 1/2-ton Longbed
1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
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#48243 07/26/2005 10:03 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 | You can also try McMaster Carr at www.mcmaster.com. They've got everything. | | |
#48244 07/26/2005 10:17 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | My local Ace hardware has as good selection of grade 8 as anywhere
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