jackofalltrades70 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 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 appreciatedMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 McMaster Carr is the source for all fasteners that are possible to be bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 McMaster-Carr. .....Stainless steel shoulder bolts, head modified as required (or close enough) then polish..............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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