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Old 12-24-2020, 10:40 AM   #1
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Default '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.
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Old 12-24-2020, 10:51 AM   #2
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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.

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Old 12-24-2020, 12:28 PM   #3
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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!
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Old 12-24-2020, 12:37 PM   #4
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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.

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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.
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Old 12-24-2020, 12:46 PM   #6
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McMaster-Carr has any type and size oval head screw you could want.
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Old 12-24-2020, 01:14 PM   #7
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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?
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Old 12-24-2020, 01:20 PM   #8
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When did Henry start with Philips screws? The were invented in1933. Caddy/LaSalle started using them in 1936 or so.
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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.



For $6.78 I hope you got at least 10 in the package, not just one!! Ouch!!
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Old 12-24-2020, 02:26 PM   #10
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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.
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Old 12-24-2020, 03:29 PM   #11
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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.
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Old 12-24-2020, 04:16 PM   #12
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BOB when we did are 40 i went to the BOLT DEPOT .COM Slotted ovel tapping SS call to order.
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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
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For $6.78 I hope you got at least 10 in the package, not just one!! Ouch!!
That's 50 screws for the money.
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Old 12-25-2020, 06:24 AM   #15
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I buy most all my screws and bolts for Bolt Depot.
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Old 12-25-2020, 09:43 AM   #16
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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
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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!



To everybody else, thank you for your input. Merry Christmas and much Happier New Year!
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I recall Ace Hardware used to carry slotted sheet metal screws.
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Hamilton Marine offers extremely high quality fasteners in all shapes / sizes.
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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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