Hardware questions for 1937 Buick

[Mutt's37Buick]

1) Is oldbuickparts.com the best place to buy the 5/16 cage nuts used to attach fenders to a 37 Buick ($1.75 each).

2) My car had 5/16 studs and 3/8 studs with hex nuts used in some of the locations to mount the front fenders and front fender bracket. The 3/8 stud was fine thread on one half & course on the other. I assume these studs are used to aid in assembly when hanging the fenders. Can anyone tell me if these studs are typical original assy, or is it likely this fender was replaced?

3) Can anyone tell me where to buy these studs.

4) oldbuickparts.com lists "fender washers" and "fender star washers". Can anyone tell me what the differenct is and which was original?

Thanks

Edited February 26, 2013 by Mutt's37Buick (see edit history)

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Chevs of the 40s: 4034101 31-48 - Chevrolet%20Caged Nuts For Fender Bolts (4 Pieces)

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[AACA Library]

1) Is oldbuickparts.com the best place to buy the 5/16 cage nuts used to attach fenders to a 37 Buick ($1.75 each).

2) My car had 5/16 studs and 3/8 studs with hex nuts used in some of the locations to mount the front fenders and front fender bracket. The 3/8 stud was fine thread on one half & course on the other. I assume these studs are used to aid in assembly when hanging the fenders. Can anyone tell me if these studs are typical original assy' date=' or is it likely this fender was replaced?

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Mutt,

I just pulled the front fenders on my '37 Special a few weeks ago and my car also had the double-ended studs that you mention. They were probably installed earlier on the assembly line and aided with a speedy assembly further down the line. I am a long way away from remounting my fenders so I don't know where replacements can be had. I will be sure to follow this post to see if anyone else knows.

-Chris