Need Help! Quarter Panel Bolts MIA!

rambos_ride

Who'd have thought after 2-1/2 years and a move I'd lose something but...I could use a picture and details of the quarter panel bolts and washers for a early stepdown.:o

I believe the "washer" was not a typical shape or was shouldered onto the fastener.

Thing is I can't find ANY of my original ones...I think I found everything else though :mad:

I do remember at least 3 of them were completely rusted away and I broke 2 others taking the quarters off.

Does anyone have a good source for a new replacement set or good condition (not rusty) oem fastners?

Unknown

are you talking the rear fender bolts?

rambos_ride

hudsonkid wrote:

are you talking the rear fender bolts?

Yes, specifically the ones that bolt across the top to the tailights - not the 3 that bolt down then jamb edge.


Thanks!

Unknown

lemme look...



I thought they had a rectangular washer type affair, and were coarse threaded. Been a while since I had taken a fender off...

Clutchguy

The washer/plate is about 2"x1",and the bolt is a 5/16th's body bolt.These are special,as you know,and can probably be purchased from Mel or Ron Falk.Look them up in your roster,they are in Nebraska.You might also try Jim Harmon-Oregon,or Stu Coleman,Mt..I'm sure there are more,just can't think of them right now.Good luck

Unknown

Rambos, lemme dig around, I might have a few around here, that I am storing...



I'll let you know tomorrow by lunchtime.

Unknown

rambos_ride wrote:

Who'd have thought after 2-1/2 years and a move I'd lose something but...I could use a picture and details of the quarter panel bolts and washers for a early stepdown.:o

I believe the "washer" was not a typical shape or was shouldered onto the fastener.

Thing is I can't find ANY of my original ones...I think I found everything else though :mad:

I do remember at least 3 of them were completely rusted away and I broke 2 others taking the quarters off.

Does anyone have a good source for a new replacement set or good condition (not rusty) oem fastners?

Dan:

I have 10 extra, rusty but salvagable, PM me your address and I can send them the begining of the week. I think 10 will do one side.

Pat

Unknown

If all else fails, I believe that you can use standard body bolts from GM vehicles by putting a tinnerman clip behind or on (depending on type) the lip of the body. Just 2 cents worth...

rambos_ride

tristansdaz wrote:

If all else fails, I believe that you can use standard body bolts from GM vehicles by putting a tinnerman clip behind or on (depending on type) the lip of the body. Just 2 cents worth...

Yeah - I'm using some of those now fitting the hidden hinges in - but what I didn't want to have to do is re-create the 2"x1" washers that spread the load out.

I know what will happen - I'll buy replacements and then find mine! But I was 3 or 4 short anyway...:(

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rambos_ride wrote:

Who'd have thought after 2-1/2 years and a move I'd lose something but...I could use a picture and details of the quarter panel bolts and washers for a early stepdown.:o

I believe the "washer" was not a typical shape or was shouldered onto the fastener.

Thing is I can't find ANY of my original ones...I think I found everything else though :mad:

I do remember at least 3 of them were completely rusted away and I broke 2 others taking the quarters off.

Does anyone have a good source for a new replacement set or good condition (not rusty) oem fastners?

Makes me think I better go out and make sure I remember where I put mine! LOL