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#535658 05/07/2009 4:47 PM
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Does anyone know where to get all the different sized clutch head bolts from? I am trying to find the small ones that run along the vent inlet just below the windshield and behind the hood. There are 5 small clutch heads there. Thank you.


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Clutch-head bolts from Totally Stainless and/or McMaster-Carr?


All of these vendors have carried one or more sizes/styles of clutch-head bolts/screws (over the past 10 years).

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/ (they had several styles/sizes)
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And those are about the only places you'll find them.


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Hey all,
Just called Totally Stainless and McMaster-Carr. Both told me they do not carry the Clutch Head bolts.

Jon

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That is correct (and is what BIG CHEVY 3600 was saying). The four companies that I posted above used to sell clutch head bolts/screws. A few other might sell some now (like rear fender/box bolts from Classic Parts of America), but new clutch head bolts/screws are not commonly available (and certainly not available in all original sizes).

http://www.jdheritage.net/DeerelyDeparted/Items/7001.asp

http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/10860.html

http://www.classictruck.com/product...erior_Screws_and_Sets_Clutch_Head_Screws


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Mr G's carries some.

http://www.mrgusa.com/

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Originally Posted by UnklRod
Hey all,
Just called Totally Stainless and McMaster-Carr. Both told me they do not carry the Clutch Head bolts.

Jon
Yes,as I recently found out myself. Sorry I misled you. You might consider button head screws which look slightly similar, unless of course you are trying for a correct restoration.


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I use button head bolts


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Yes, I am trying to restore the truck with original clutch heads. I am trying to educate myself on where they all went. Were they used on the steering column rubber flange and tranny cover?
I placed an order with Filling Station for the following sizes:
CLUTCH-HEAD 8-32X1/2
MACHINE SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/4
10 X 1/2" CLUTCH HEAD METAL SCREW-ZINC
5/16-24 X 1 1/4 CLUTCH HEAD FLAT.
I really would like to know what size I need for the fresh air vent cowl that mounts on the cab just below the windshield and behind the hood.
I looked in the Chevy shop and assembly manuals and they really dont tell much of where all the bolts are located through out the truck. Am I missing something?
Thank you all for the help and patience with me!

Last edited by UnklRod; 07/09/2009 6:50 AM.

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on a 57 clutch heads were used on the 2 screws in the door that hold the bottom of the division bar [round head], the trans floor cover [flathead countersunk] and the stepside fenders [round head] ... all others are phillips, including the cowl vent cover, inner air vents and seal at rear of hood on cowl, shifter on column, dash trim strip inside windshield, glovebox - steering column clamp is bolts

the asembly manual should show exactly where, how many, and size of every nut and bolt, may not indicate if clutch or phillips

Bill

Last edited by red58; 07/09/2009 7:03 AM.

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Thank you Bill,
I will take a closer look today....

Jon

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If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
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