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Old 08-27-2011, 09:40 AM   #1
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Hi Guys,
I'm restoring a Pick-Up Roadster 1928 and I found bronze screws on the dash rail and on the Instrument Panel.


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Are bronze screws originals or post '28 ?
Thanks in advance for your comments.
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Old 08-27-2011, 11:20 AM   #2
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Suspect the plating just wore off, and your wire brushing did the rest. The screws on my '29 were mostly brass color after cleaning.
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In US-made 1928 cars they were/are nickel-plated brass. Most dealers carry them.
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Old 08-27-2011, 07:24 PM   #4
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nickel plated brass, just as the windshield swing arms.
i rubbed some clean then dipped em in muriatic acid.
they came out so nice, i just sprayed clear over them.
you can't go wrong with brass, really shows your age.
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Hi, many thanks for your replies.
I guess the bronze screws were original.
To be honest are a very good screws.
I don't think I could find such nice screws in the market in these days.
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