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Chris Marshall · 10-25-2014, 08:39 AM

I recently acquired an original '32 roadster basket case. The body is very nice, but had some minor modification back in the day to be a "proper" hot rod. One of these was to grind off the 3 studs located at the back of the rear wheelwell. The heads are still there. My questions - what's the best way to replace those studs? Were the originals spot welded or swaged in place? What is the best source for the correct studs?

Thanks for the help!!

ReggieK · 10-25-2014, 08:47 AM

I welded my studs in from the back side.

http://www.fordscript.com/ford_bolts/index.html

Andy · 10-25-2014, 09:08 AM

I would drill and tap the remains of the original studs. Screw in some all thread and weld the end to the old stud end. I would do in on the inside of the trunk.

deuce_roadster · 10-25-2014, 11:14 AM

If the head of the stud is still on the inside, do as Andy suggests. I have fixed these many times like that, be sure to center the hole and drill from the inside. If you run a non cad plated bolt in from the back and cut it off with a zip wheel you will get a better and safer (no cad fumes) weld then if you use all thread which is usually plated.

JSeery · 10-25-2014, 04:17 PM

If I was going this repair in the way Andy and deuce_roadster suggest, I would consider a stud in place of all-thread. Most all-thread is fairly weak and has sloppy threads as compared to a high quality stud.

Edit: Reread deuse_roadster comment, he was suggestion a bolt and not all-thread, which sounds better to me, so high quality stud or a bolt.

Chris Marshall · 10-27-2014, 07:16 AM

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Thanks for the replies. I'll try to drill/tap the original stud heads. While they have plenty of diameter, they seem pretty thin.

BoxCar Tom · 10-27-2014, 02:12 PM

The studs as you call them are similar to carriage bolts with a thin head. There are three small spot welds, sheet metal to underside of the head to hold them in place. I think Roy has accurate replacements available. Installing replacements may be easier that drilling and tapping which may render marginal results.

Just checked Roy's catalog, see page 55

R-610-A Rear fender (wheelhouse) weld studs for 1932 (4 pcs/pkg) $ 4.50/pkg

10-25-2014, 08:39 AM	#1
Chris Marshall Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Overbrook, Ks Posts: 158	'32 rear quarter fender stud replacement I recently acquired an original '32 roadster basket case. The body is very nice, but had some minor modification back in the day to be a "proper" hot rod. One of these was to grind off the 3 studs located at the back of the rear wheelwell. The heads are still there. My questions - what's the best way to replace those studs? Were the originals spot welded or swaged in place? What is the best source for the correct studs? Thanks for the help!!

10-25-2014, 08:47 AM	#2
ReggieK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Troutman, NC Posts: 119	Re: '32 rear quarter fender stud replacement I welded my studs in from the back side. http://www.fordscript.com/ford_bolts/index.html Last edited by ReggieK; 10-25-2014 at 08:52 AM.

10-25-2014, 09:08 AM	#3
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,769	Re: '32 rear quarter fender stud replacement I would drill and tap the remains of the original studs. Screw in some all thread and weld the end to the old stud end. I would do in on the inside of the trunk.

10-25-2014, 11:14 AM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: '32 rear quarter fender stud replacement If the head of the stud is still on the inside, do as Andy suggests. I have fixed these many times like that, be sure to center the hole and drill from the inside. If you run a non cad plated bolt in from the back and cut it off with a zip wheel you will get a better and safer (no cad fumes) weld then if you use all thread which is usually plated.

10-25-2014, 04:17 PM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: '32 rear quarter fender stud replacement If I was going this repair in the way Andy and deuce_roadster suggest, I would consider a stud in place of all-thread. Most all-thread is fairly weak and has sloppy threads as compared to a high quality stud. Edit: Reread deuse_roadster comment, he was suggestion a bolt and not all-thread, which sounds better to me, so high quality stud or a bolt. Last edited by JSeery; 10-27-2014 at 02:26 PM.

10-27-2014, 07:16 AM	#6
Chris Marshall Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Overbrook, Ks Posts: 158	Re: '32 rear quarter fender stud replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the replies. I'll try to drill/tap the original stud heads. While they have plenty of diameter, they seem pretty thin.

10-27-2014, 02:12 PM	#7
BoxCar Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 590	Re: '32 rear quarter fender stud replacement The studs as you call them are similar to carriage bolts with a thin head. There are three small spot welds, sheet metal to underside of the head to hold them in place. I think Roy has accurate replacements available. Installing replacements may be easier that drilling and tapping which may render marginal results. Just checked Roy's catalog, see page 55 R-610-A Rear fender (wheelhouse) weld studs for 1932 (4 pcs/pkg) $ 4.50/pkg Last edited by BoxCar Tom; 10-27-2014 at 04:23 PM.