capgage Posted November 1, 2000 Share Posted November 1, 2000 Does anyone know a source for these? They are used on the front clip sheet metal I am short several, as I broke them while pulling front clip parts for my '58 century from another donor (now I think I can prevent breakage in the future, but oh well, live and learn).<P>Also, when new are these supposed to have that green protective "primer" on them? I have blasted the ones that I will reuse and discovered the "5613" on them, but they are already turning dark after three days of exposure and I would like to get them coated with whatever the correct coating is (if any).<P>Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2000 Share Posted November 1, 2000 You might check with Florida Auto Fastener at 850-762-3611 - customer service or 1-800-536-1947 - order line. They were at a local Swap Meet a couple weeks ago and had what I consider to be a real good selection. No catalog or website yet though.<BR>Good Luck,<BR>Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capgage Posted November 1, 2000 Author Share Posted November 1, 2000 Thanks, Jim (jezac)!<P>I spoke to Tony with Florida Fasteners and they are looking to see if they have the ones I need, will let me know tonight or tomorrow. Sounds like a small start up outfit with LOTS of fasteners to sell.<P>Forgot to mention in my first post, the fasteners I am looking for are captive nuts, they are rectangular in shape and are mounted to a u-shaped clip. 5/16 coarse thread.<P>Congrats on your rebuild!<P>Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capgage Posted November 16, 2000 Author Share Posted November 16, 2000 Well, apparently Florida Fasteners is no longer answering the phone.<P>I did, however, track down the part number for the "nut, anchor", 1196207.<P>The corrsponding "bolt" is 1162523, I think this is the 5/16-18 bolt with the captive square-shaped washer.<P>Do these parts sound familiar to anyone? I think I'm just going to have to recycle what I have.<P>Any suggestions for finishing these bolts to keep them alive for 42 more years? Zinc plating?<P>Eastwood sells a plating kit, but it looks very labor-intensive (1 bolt at a time).<P>They also sell a tumbler/polisher that appears to give great results from the picture, but I don't see how this will prevent future rust.<P>Has anyone used either of these?<P>Mark<BR>58 66C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capgage Posted November 16, 2000 Author Share Posted November 16, 2000 Mr. Chapman,<P>That site is great! Just what I was hoping to find. Fasteners galore. I see some fasteners there that are almost exactly like the originals (good enough, I think)!<P>Thanks so much for your help.<P>Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Chapman Posted November 16, 2000 Share Posted November 16, 2000 Mark,<P>You're welcome. Just a note, Mr. G's prices looked a bit high vs. the body shop suppliers. You might want to check them too. Example, Mr G. has the convertible top button fasteners with stainless screw mount for $2.50 each. The local upholstery shop supplier has the same ones for $37/100 count box... now, I just need to figure out what to do with 97 new fasteners.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Chapman Posted November 17, 2000 Share Posted November 17, 2000 Mark,<P>I've seen similar products at local body shop supply/automotive paint supply houses and at NAPA. The automotive body shop suppliers had a large book with several hundred fasteners nicely sealed in vacuformed plastic pages. There were at least three dozen various captive nut fastener sets. The manufacturer's name is UFO/Auto-Fastener Group, Inc. The book makes it very easy to do a comparison with your old part(s). The prices were way less expensive than the hobby specialty places.<P>Also, try Mr. G's enterprises at: <A HREF="http://www.mrgusa.com/fasindex.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.mrgusa.com/fasindex.htm</A> <P>Hope this helps tighten you up... <P>Cheers,<BR>John<P>------------------<BR>John Chapman<BR>BCA 35894<BR>1965 Skylark Convertible (Some Assembly Required)<BR> jmchapman@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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