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Y-Blockhead · 03-22-2017, 07:48 PM

What type of fastener is used for the Radiator Splash Shield where it bolts to the front of the fender on a '30 Town Sedan?

Mine has hex head bolts and it doesn't look correct. I'm thinking it should be an oval head or carriage bolt with a smooth head.

lindy williams · 03-22-2017, 07:53 PM

round head slotted screws with the heads painted black with plain lockwashers. Thread size 1/4-28

Y-Blockhead · 03-22-2017, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindy williams

round head slotted screws with the heads painted black with plain lockwashers. Thread size 1/4-28

Awesome. Thank you.

Larry Jenkins · 03-22-2017, 09:37 PM

If you don't have a point car and want that area to look nice, use round head, slotted stainless steel . Polished. I don't think washers were used.
StainlessTown has an aweasome inventory and their prices are very low.

denniskliesen · 03-22-2017, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

If you don't have a point car and want that area to look nice, use round head, slotted stainless steel . Polished. I don't think washers were used.
StainlessTown has an aweasome inventory and their prices are very low.

Do they have slotted? I looked and couldn't find them on their website.

Larry Jenkins · 03-22-2017, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by denniskliesen

Do they have slotted? I looked and couldn't find them on their website.

Go to "screws" and page up and down to find them. It's been a while since I ordered from them. If you can't find them, send them an email.

Another option is Ace Hardware. Used to work at one. They have slide out trays that contain a lot of stainless screws. Ask for the location of the slotted ones.

Larry Jenkins · 03-22-2017, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

Go to "screws" and page up and down to find them. It's been a while since I ordered from them. If you can't find them, send them an email.

Another option is Ace Hardware. Used to work at one. They have slide out trays that contain a lot of stainless screws. Ask for the location of the slotted ones.

I couldn't find them either. Did see some on Amazon. Free shipping with Prime.

Brian T · 03-22-2017, 10:37 PM

Snyders have them, A-115-BMB, it wouldn't be worth ordering them unless you need other parts.

Y-Blockhead · 03-22-2017, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

If you don't have a point car and want that area to look nice, use round head, slotted stainless steel . Polished. I don't think washers were used.
StainlessTown has an aweasome inventory and their prices are very low.

I like that idea. I was looking thru my spare screws and found some stainless oval head screws for the dash rail. http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/dashboard-2455 I'm going to use them until I can get something else. They look WAY better than the hex heads.

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Originally Posted by Brian T

Snyders have them, A-115-BMB, it wouldn't be worth ordering them unless you need other parts.

Brian, I saw those. I think those are the ones that go on the sides of the Radiator Splash Shield and screw into the bumper bracket bolts.
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/fr...et-mount-studs

midgetracer · 03-23-2017, 10:11 AM

McMaster Carr is where I get all of my slotted screws. They have stainless and coated steel. Delivery is fast and items are always in stock. Just search web for McMaster carr.

SeaSlugs · 03-23-2017, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

Another option is Ace Hardware. Used to work at one. They have slide out trays that contain a lot of stainless screws. Ask for the location of the slotted ones.

Yea they do have a nice variety... at $2 a darn screw...

Y-Blockhead · 03-23-2017, 10:27 AM

I also buy from McMaster-Carr and everything you say is true. The bits they sell for Dremels are outstanding.

The problem i have with buying screws from them is you have to buy 50-100 at a time when I only need 2-4...

Marvin/TN · 03-23-2017, 11:58 AM

check with tractor supply, they have a good selection of nuts and bolts and they are cheap

and are sold by the pound. They also have grade 8 and pretty sure I saw some stainless.

I was looking for some nuts and bolts (Grade didn't matter) and got a big hand full for

less than 6 or 8 of the same quality at ACE.

SeaSlugs · 03-23-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvin/TN

check with tractor supply, they have a good selection of nuts and bolts and they are cheap

and are sold by the pound. They also have grade 8 and pretty sure I saw some stainless.

I was looking for some nuts and bolts (Grade didn't matter) and got a big hand full for

less than 6 or 8 of the same quality at ACE.

yup Big R sells by the pound too - I bought about a dozen 5/16 bolts, a handful of washers, dozen nuts, and a handful of lockwashers for $2.62...Woulda been over $10 at ace...

figment · 03-23-2017, 03:07 PM

Most of the Model A Parts suppliers carry specific packages of screws , washers , nuts Ect. that are very close in length , type of head and nuts that are close to the originals. These are for many applications . Snyders , Brattons , A&L , Berts , and most others carry them. Saves a lot of time and aggravation.

Brian T · 03-23-2017, 03:46 PM

Brian, I saw those. I think those are the ones that go on the sides of the Radiator Splash Shield and screw into the bumper bracket bolts.

OK Not sure where you are with these elusive bolts, take a look at Brattons, 21260 and 21270, I believe they go thru the front fender, splash apron, and frame with a nuts and washers.

Y-Blockhead · 03-23-2017, 08:51 PM

That's them!! Oval head screws!! https://www.brattons.com/30-32-front...me-screws.html Thanks Brian.

03-22-2017, 07:53 PM	#2
lindy williams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 335	Re: Type of fastener for for Radiator Pan round head slotted screws with the heads painted black with plain lockwashers. Thread size 1/4-28

03-22-2017, 09:37 PM	#4
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: Type of fastener for for Radiator Pan If you don't have a point car and want that area to look nice, use round head, slotted stainless steel . Polished. I don't think washers were used. StainlessTown has an aweasome inventory and their prices are very low. __________________ Good enough.. Isn't.

03-22-2017, 10:37 PM	#8
Brian T Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 1,377	Re: Type of fastener for for Radiator Pan Snyders have them, A-115-BMB, it wouldn't be worth ordering them unless you need other parts. __________________ Nothing can be made foolproof, ---- fools are ingenious bastards.

03-23-2017, 10:11 AM	#10
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,189	Re: Type of fastener for for Radiator Pan McMaster Carr is where I get all of my slotted screws. They have stainless and coated steel. Delivery is fast and items are always in stock. Just search web for McMaster carr.

03-23-2017, 10:27 AM	#12
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,848	Re: Type of fastener for for Radiator Pan I also buy from McMaster-Carr and everything you say is true. The bits they sell for Dremels are outstanding. The problem i have with buying screws from them is you have to buy 50-100 at a time when I only need 2-4...

03-23-2017, 11:58 AM	#13
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: Type of fastener for for Radiator Pan check with tractor supply, they have a good selection of nuts and bolts and they are cheap and are sold by the pound. They also have grade 8 and pretty sure I saw some stainless. I was looking for some nuts and bolts (Grade didn't matter) and got a big hand full for less than 6 or 8 of the same quality at ACE.

03-23-2017, 03:07 PM	#15
figment Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 332	Re: Type of fastener for for Radiator Pan Most of the Model A Parts suppliers carry specific packages of screws , washers , nuts Ect. that are very close in length , type of head and nuts that are close to the originals. These are for many applications . Snyders , Brattons , A&L , Berts , and most others carry them. Saves a lot of time and aggravation.

03-23-2017, 03:46 PM	#16
Brian T Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 1,377	Re: Type of fastener for for Radiator Pan Brian, I saw those. I think those are the ones that go on the sides of the Radiator Splash Shield and screw into the bumper bracket bolts. OK Not sure where you are with these elusive bolts, take a look at Brattons, 21260 and 21270, I believe they go thru the front fender, splash apron, and frame with a nuts and washers. __________________ Nothing can be made foolproof, ---- fools are ingenious bastards.

03-23-2017, 08:51 PM	#17
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,848	Re: Type of fastener for for Radiator Pan That's them!! Oval head screws!! https://www.brattons.com/30-32-front...me-screws.html Thanks Brian.