20's Buick front fender to running board step bolts

[Hubert_25-25]

On my 1925 Buick, there are 2 step bolts used to hold the tail of each front fender to the top of the running boards.  Step bolts are like a carriage bolt, but have a less tall but larger diameter domed head.  I would think that the fenders were painted separate off of the car originally.  I have found these from "restoration stuff" in Black oxide finish.  Does anyone know what finish should be on these for this location?   Thank you,   Hugh  

[Terry Wiegand]

Hugh, the bolts that you are talking about are called 'elevator' bolts.  These bolts on all three of my cars are painted Black as are the fenders.  As far as having a domed head, yes, they have a slight crown to them but not like a regular carriage bolt. Restoration Supply should have the right size of these that you are needing.

 

Terry Wiegand

South Hutchinson, Kansas 

[Hubert_25-25]

Terry,    Thanks for the note.  Restoration Supply carries both elevator bolts and step bolts.  They are a little different.  Elevator bolts are best for putting a tiny bit of mortise into the wood of the running board, then you have a flat surface when you are done to put the linoleum or rubber running board covering over the head.  I can paint the step bolts separately in gloss black.  Hugh