Where to find chrome plated bolts for convertible top assy?

[jackofalltrades70]

I am looking for a source for bolts like these. The originals were chrome plated. I would rather replace than send out for rechroming as some have stripped threads and are cracked,etc.

They are for a 1947 Buick convertible top mechanism.

Any leads would be greatly appreciated

Matt

[alsancle]

McMaster Carr is the source for all fasteners that are possible to be bought.

[Restorer32]

 Extremely unlikely you will find bolts identical to the original unless someone is making sets of fasteners specifically for your car. The shoulder length is critical. When we are restoring a top we make new bolts from stainless. Sometimes we are able to find new bolts in stainless that car be modified and repolished.  Rivets of the proper size and head configuration are even harder to find.

[Guest AlCapone]

Obviously try to use or fix what you have. I have been on your same search only different cars many times without much success. Wayne

[Bhigdog]

McMaster-Carr.  .....Stainless steel shoulder bolts, head modified as required (or close enough) then polish..............Bob

[Friartuck]

Gardner Westcott offers plated hardware.  http://gardner-westcott.com/  You might also look at Tioga Stainless. They offer some unusual head shapes.  Polished Stainless has the appearance of nickel or industrial chrome which usually is a good trade off. Important to get the shoulder-mechanical aspect correct for this top mechanism. Modifying an existing item maybe inevitable.