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V8 Bob 12-24-2020 10:40 AM

'40 Garnish screws
 

I need a few #8 slotted oval head screws that are close to 1 1/4" long for the windshield garnish in my '40. The 1" screws I purchased from Roy Nacewicz years ago are marginal in a few locations. I found some 1 1/4" stainless oval heads from the hardware store that work fine, but the phillips heads are out of place. I sent an Email to Third Gen but so far no reply. No luck with McMaster-Carr. Would appreciate any leads. Thanks.
Merry Christmas.

rich b 12-24-2020 10:51 AM

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Sheet-Met...EAAOSw6QpbTjNJ

This is what I used for garnish; ordered some 1", 1-1/4". along with some 1-1/2" for good measure. They polish up well.

V8 Bob 12-24-2020 12:28 PM

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rich b,
Never thought to check with Ebay, or the internet! Figured these were specialized vintage automotive hardware. Thanks for the reply, and Merry Christmas!

deuce_roadster 12-24-2020 12:37 PM

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Restoration Specialties has oval head slotted stainless screws you can polish.
Great people, I got all the slotted screws for my 40 wagon from them. They are in PA. Give them a call or look on line. Their catalog lists more then their online version so if you don't see what you want just ask.

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/

51woodie 12-24-2020 12:40 PM

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Try the specialty bolts/screws trays at Home Depot or Lowes They both have quite a selection of all kinds of screws, bolts, nuts, clips, bushings, shims, rubber grommets etc.

woodiewagon46 12-24-2020 12:46 PM

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McMaster-Carr has any type and size oval head screw you could want.

V8 Bob 12-24-2020 01:14 PM

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Thank you deuce and 51.


Woodiewagon46, McMaster-Carr is my normal go-to hardware store, but I could not find any slotted oval head sheet metal screws on-line. If you have, could you show me the info?

Clem Clement 12-24-2020 01:20 PM

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When did Henry start with Philips screws? The were invented in1933. Caddy/LaSalle started using them in 1936 or so.

hotrodart 12-24-2020 02:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rich b (Post 1966221)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Sheet-Met...EAAOSw6QpbTjNJ

This is what I used for garnish; ordered some 1", 1-1/4". along with some 1-1/2" for good measure. They polish up well.




For $6.78 I hope you got at least 10 in the package, not just one!! Ouch!!

rockfla 12-24-2020 02:26 PM

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I can sell you any size SS oval slot TypA tapping screws you want!! Email what you need and how many and I can fix you up!!! [email protected]. I will back in the office Monday.

V8 Bob 12-24-2020 03:29 PM

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Thanks rockfla,
I'm not familiar with the description "type A tapping screw" so is that just a regular pointed sheet metal screw? I don't want to damage or enlarge the holes already in the body.

F1 MIKE 12-24-2020 04:16 PM

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BOB when we did are 40 i went to the BOLT DEPOT .COM Slotted ovel tapping SS call to order.

rockfla 12-24-2020 06:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by V8 Bob (Post 1966386)
Thanks rockfla,
I'm not familiar with the description "type A tapping screw" so is that just a regular pointed sheet metal screw? I don't want to damage or enlarge the holes already in the body.

Yes, the “Typ A” is the “technical” term for the standard sheet metal screw!! They sizes are standard #6, 8 10 so you shouldnÂ’t have any issue with existing hole enlargement

rich b 12-25-2020 12:05 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodart (Post 1966336)
For $6.78 I hope you got at least 10 in the package, not just one!! Ouch!!

That's 50 screws for the money.

flatmotor40 12-25-2020 06:24 AM

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I buy most all my screws and bolts for Bolt Depot.

35fordtn 12-25-2020 09:43 AM

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Bob, I received your email and responded the next day. Since it was a Roy item I’d gladly send you some 1-1/8 and 1-1/4 long as many as you need free of charge, however we are closed until January 4th so it’ll be till then before I could ship them

V8 Bob 12-25-2020 10:55 AM

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Michael, I found your Email and sent you and answer. I had mistakenly trashed it because I didn't recognize it. My Bad! :o



To everybody else, thank you for your input. Merry Christmas and much Happier New Year! :)

19Fordy 12-25-2020 01:14 PM

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I recall Ace Hardware used to carry slotted sheet metal screws.

Jacques1960 12-25-2020 01:22 PM

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Hamilton Marine offers extremely high quality fasteners in all shapes / sizes.

V8 Bob 12-25-2020 02:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy (Post 1966652)
I recall Ace Hardware used to carry slotted sheet metal screws.


The slotted sheet metal screws in our local Ace are either flat or aluminum oval headed.


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