Guest Dean1200 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hi Everyone.I have a 1946 Buick Super Sedanette 56S. I want to replace the j-nuts and associated screws/bolts which hold the fender inner splashguards on. I know I can buy the j-nuts from Bob's Automobilia but where can I get the screws/bolts from to fit the j-nuts. Your help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I may have it. If your not in a rush...I have 17 tubs of old bolt and nails I was going to scrap from the farm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean1200 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I'm definitely not in a rush. There's so much to do to put this car back together. Would prefer new or new looking bolts though.Cheers.Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) Try this place........www.autobodysupplies.comHere is page from above cataloghttp://www.autobodysupplies.com/foldclips.htm Edited September 24, 2014 by Barney Eaton (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 It will look like the one you have.. I have nothing new....Just rusty Gold... Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Lots of Ace hardware stores carry these. They offer the screws in stainless steel too, bought them often.They will order them in boxes if you need a bunch.Dale inIndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Super Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Dean,Some years back, I restored a '48 Buick Super convertible and I'm very familiar with the fasteners you have pictured. The original Buick bolts like the the one you have shown have ACME threads. The thread profile is square as opposed to triangular as on most standard screws. I don't know of any source for exact replacements. Most of mine were in good condition and I was able to bead blast them and have them replated. Fortunately, there are standard sheet metal screws (with triangular threads) that will perfectly interchange with the original ACME thread bolts. You will find that Buick used the ACME thread bolts in many locations on the front sheet metal in these cars. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I have found Acme threaded rods and bolts at http://www.roton.com/acme-lead-screws-nuts.aspx?line=AcmeAcme threads were used due to the fact that they would not back out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 You mighty also try Glenn at Mr. G's. I've found all sorts of good stuff here.http://mrgusa.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 RESTORATION SPECIALTIES in PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean1200 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you to everyone that responded to my request. I have sourced a suitable supplier.Cheers.Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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