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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Bought a 1969 several weeks ago. It was being prepped for paint, so several items (head/tail/parking lights, some trim, etc) were removed.

I am trying to get the car back on the road and as I am putting parts back on, I seem to have some, not all, of the connectors required. The latest saga is the parking lights.

I have the assembly guide and have found the page with the data I need, but I can't seem to track down the secret decoder ring for the various nuts, bolts, washers, screws, etc based off the part numbers in the manual. I am hoping that I just missed it, but any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any guidance,
Dave
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Call Paragon and ask them for their fastener chart. That and a couple of bucks will get your answers.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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Linky or number please???
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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Thanks BB. I'll give that a try.

Looks like their catalog can be downloaded as well... http://www.corvette-paragon.com/

Update: took a look at the catalog and it doesn't have the particular fasteners that I am looking for (I may call them later and see if I am just missing something).
So, if someone know how to decode the fasteners in the assembly guide, so I can just go to the HW store, that would be great.

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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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My 1980 Corvette parts catalogue lists fastener sizes. You may want to scout around and see if you can find a used copy. New reprints are pricey.
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ttt... still hoping to be able to decode the part numbers in the assembly guide to track down some parts locally.
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