Canadian hardware?
 

Is there any source for Canadian built Model A hardware. Do not care if it is nickel plated or not, just want it to look right. I have been using Phillips to replace the missing screws but not a good match.
Ed

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Search for Robertson Screws https://www.robertsonscrew.com/products/

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Searched and found nothing but sheet metal type or forming type threads. Robertson screws.
Ed

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Mike affordable has a good range, for the various body styles.

https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/CR3.html

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Anything here?

https://www.mcfeelys.com/screw-faste...ne-screws.html

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I also have a Canadian Model A and have had no problem getting Robertson screws, Just search the normal Model A suppliers. Bill

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I've found McFeely's to be the best source for Robertson screws.

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Just saw what you are asking.
I’ve gotten all the Robertson screws from an outfit back east for my Canadian 31 Vicky.
Their name is Dixie Upholstery. Don’t have the address, but here is the phone number.
1-(519) 748-1648
They are a small family business I think.
Good luck.
Regards, Paul

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I have used Bolt Depot. They have a lot of slotted screws in an assortment of materials.

https://boltdepot.com/Catalog-Tabs?g...caAiPeEALw_wcB

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I use Bolt Depot also. Great place to get various bolts and screws without having to buy in bulk like from McMaster-Carr.

I didn’t see any Robertson hardware tho.

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I own an early 1928 tudor and have purchased many parts from Dixie Upholstery. They have packages already assembled containing screws etc. for the various Canadian model a bodies. Gene and helpers are always willing to give advise.
Dave

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Yes I bought mine through old car centre in British Columbia. They may have to order it but also try Snyder's Antique Auto. I just restored my early Canadian Model A Tudor to 95 per cent authenticity.

Good Luck!

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I got my Robertson screws from Mike's. Those were for the interior. I bought the dash ones on eBay from a fellow in Canada. I bought my "general" Robertsons from McFeely's (search for Stainless Steel Square Drive Machine Screws).

The one screw I haven't been able to find was the Size #12 for the floorboards. Size #10, yes, size 1/4 yes, but not #12. I've found them in boxes of 1000, but that's a bit too many for what I need. :)

After establishing a collection of Robertson screws, I discovered my Australian Tourer (Phaeton) didn't use Robertson screws. Sigh...

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Try Ebay

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https://dixies.ca/

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What makes you think it didn't use them?

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Only Canadian cars and trucks used Robertson screws and hardware

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The Australian Ford factory was owned by Ford of Canada.

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The reason I ask, is that I spent a fair bit of my early life wondering what those weird screws were.

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Robertson hardware was not used exclusively on Australian Model A's even though the Australian Ford factory was owned by Ford of Canada.Aussie A's could have also used Phillips hardware or whatever the Australian factory could source at the time

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My guess is that most of the bits you look at, like on the cowl, were Robertson screws.
Syncro might have a copy of the Australian judging standards.

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you can get away with slotted screws, those were appropriate. The early model A's , at least here in Canada, used a lot of Robertson. i don't know if you can buy Robertson in the US but here i just go to home depot or other hardware stores and try to find the appropriate head style but that doesn't always work either.

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It might be an odd hobby, but I have a collection of photos of relic cars from Australia (and a few from New Zealand). Anytime I can get my hands on photos...I save them. Because...well, we all have our odd interests. :D:D:D

What I've found interesting, and had debates with people online (always a wise thing to do!) is that I've yet to find a significant number of Robertson screws on relic Australian cars.

I won't go down the road and say they were "never" used, and they do appear to have been used in some select functions, such as on starters. That said, I have a theory that where they appear, those assemblies (particularly early on), were sent to Australia/NZ as ready-assembled components from Canada, and thus the Robertson screws being present.

I would be happy....no.....THRILLED.....to be proven wrong. :) But, I have yet to find significant evidence to the contrary.

Dave

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Just keep in mind that most relics here usually have hard a very hard time.
There weren't that many cars sold in the late 20's and most were converted to utes for farm use during the war years.
Most people here, like me, would have had absolutely no clue what a Robertson screw was.
Even less now.
So if they were pulling say, a dash off, they would not have had the right tool.
I've never seen a tool. So those screws would simply be an inconvenience and most likely thrown away.