Michael L. Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Good Day Everyone:I want to restore my top bows.Does anyone know where I can get new bolts like these? I thank you in advance for your help.Mike L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 39 Pickup Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 They look like the replacements for the original rivets that were peened over where yours have a 8-32 or 10-32 1/4" screw. Bob Boos had these as replacements years ago, check with Herral-Boos to see if they still have them. Otherwise, you can turn down stainless steel bolts on a lathe as replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael L. Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Thanks for the advice 39 Pickup. The only problem I can see with turning down stainless steel bolts would be to try and reproduce the rather large 7/8" flat head. How could a guy do that? Any ideas?Mike L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldren Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I ground the original rivet off and drilled and tapped it to a 10/32 bolt. Chrome the original rivet and it is now a stud and bolt. LeeThanks for the advice 39 Pickup. The only problem I can see with turning down stainless steel bolts would be to try and reproduce the rather large 7/8" flat head. How could a guy do that? Any ideas?Mike L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I also followed lee's advice. Some of these can be found in Mac's Ford parts..or chk with Roy N in Michigan..I found them a struggle to get right..dont forget those neat brass tension washers to reduce rattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael L. Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks for the good suggestions Lee and Jeff.Mike L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murphy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Michael, go back to the LZOC web page and click on the catalog of Narragansett Restorations. Print out their catalog and look on page 18 and you will find a number of convertible top items they list for sale including the front top bow and some hardware. God luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael L. Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Michael, go back to the LZOC web page and click on the catalog of Narragansett Restorations. Print out their catalog and look on page 18 and you will find a number of convertible top items they list for sale including the front top bow and some hardware. God luckThanks for the suggestion John. Great minds think alike. I called Narragansett yesterday afternoon and ordered a few of the parts I need. Not the top bow and header bow though. I am still discussing those with local woodworkers mostly because of the shipping costs and low Canadian dollar right now.Mike L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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