Same old Hardware question...
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From: Garland Texas
Same old Hardware question...
Same story 
, my '79 frame-off is at a standstill 
because of hardware (I'm too **** 
). Is there a place in the Dallas/Ft Worth, Tx area where I can find the correct hardware? I don't want to reuse the old rusted (or blasted) hardware, but I do want to stay somewhat close to original. This is not an NCRS car by any means. I considered replating, but it's a big hassle let alone the worries about the hardware becoming brittle.
I need to finish this.
I want to get it painted and DRIVE it.
, my '79 frame-off is at a standstill because of hardware (I'm too **** ). Is there a place in the Dallas/Ft Worth, Tx area where I can find the correct hardware? I don't want to reuse the old rusted (or blasted) hardware, but I do want to stay somewhat close to original. This is not an NCRS car by any means. I considered replating, but it's a big hassle let alone the worries about the hardware becoming brittle.I need to finish this.
I want to get it painted and DRIVE it.
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I order parts from them and it's in my garage the next day
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Madman,
One trick we use in our shop on bunches of bolts is to muriatic acid dip them in a 3:1 solution of the acid and water.
Depending on the size job, you would want to fine a large plastic container and another one that would fit inside of it that you could drill holes in. This allows you to lift the parts out of the acid and strain them.
We then dip the parts in a baking soda and water solution to neutralize the acid.
Once they come out of the neutralizer we then black phosphate them in house. You can buy kits for doing this on a smaller scale at places like Eastwoods and others. The cost is minimal, and the work doing this is easy. You would turn your old bolts in to new.
You can see an example of some of the work done on the 63 chassis we just did. Some are phosphate and some are zinc. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=25739
IMHO,
Willcox Inc.
One trick we use in our shop on bunches of bolts is to muriatic acid dip them in a 3:1 solution of the acid and water.
Depending on the size job, you would want to fine a large plastic container and another one that would fit inside of it that you could drill holes in. This allows you to lift the parts out of the acid and strain them.
We then dip the parts in a baking soda and water solution to neutralize the acid.
Once they come out of the neutralizer we then black phosphate them in house. You can buy kits for doing this on a smaller scale at places like Eastwoods and others. The cost is minimal, and the work doing this is easy. You would turn your old bolts in to new.
You can see an example of some of the work done on the 63 chassis we just did. Some are phosphate and some are zinc. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=25739
IMHO,
Willcox Inc.
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From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
Alot of the fasteners used on automobiles are slightly different than
what you will find in a hardware store or industrial supply. If you
do not require an exact duplicate and you need a fairly large qty. of
fasteners then make a list and head to your local industrial bolt and
screw supply. Some of the auto style fasteners can be found at
Home Depot or Lowes depending on the fastener assortment that they
carry. Another source for the auto style bolts is NutsandBolts.com.
what you will find in a hardware store or industrial supply. If you
do not require an exact duplicate and you need a fairly large qty. of
fasteners then make a list and head to your local industrial bolt and
screw supply. Some of the auto style fasteners can be found at
Home Depot or Lowes depending on the fastener assortment that they
carry. Another source for the auto style bolts is NutsandBolts.com.
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From: Garland Texas
I know about the acid dipping. I was considering to do that, but will the black phosphate coating last. I don't what rusted hardware in a couple of years. What about Eastwood's zinc coating? Any better or worse?
I'll also check out McMaster-Carr. I use them all the time at work.
Thanks everyone for helping me beat the dead horse once more.
I'll also check out McMaster-Carr. I use them all the time at work.
Thanks everyone for helping me beat the dead horse once more.
