farrellg Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I have several Dodge Brothers Trucks from 30 through 32. I have been looking for rim clamp bolts for my 31 for some time with no luck. I have been thinking of having some made. However, have not been able to determine exactly what the hardness / strength of the originals may have been. I am guessing grade 8 in todays standards, but that is just a guess. Anyone know what the originals demountable rim clamp bolts were made to? I know they still make some of the Ford sizes, but they are either too short or two long for my truck. I tried threading some longer TT Truck bolts, but no die I had would touch the stuff. Help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 George,Do you have a photo or drawing of the rim clamp bolt?I have some bolts - not sure of the application....Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrellg Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Tom,Here are a couple photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 George,Give me a day or two....will go hunting through my parts collection for you.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrellg Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Thanks, appreciate it.-George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 It does not appear that I have what you need, George.Best wishes on your continued search.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I have 5. Click on my name and send an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrellg Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 I was able to find some grade 5 that I was able to thread and shorten. They were from Langs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hudson33 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Interesting topic as I in process of making my own. I used 7/16" grade 8 fine thread and welded our the head with a washer behind with bent lip.Also made a template for angle and the head shape.Can send a pic if you are interested!!F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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