The Ford Barn

oldspert · 03-19-2025, 10:37 PM

Is there any source for Canadian built Model A hardware. Do not care if it is nickel plated or not, just want it to look right. I have been using Phillips to replace the missing screws but not a good match.
Ed

Y-Blockhead · 03-19-2025, 10:41 PM

Search for Robertson Screws https://www.robertsonscrew.com/products/

oldspert · 03-19-2025, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Search for Robertson screws

Searched and found nothing but sheet metal type or forming type threads. Robertson screws.
Ed

Bick in New Zealand · 03-20-2025, 02:24 AM

Mike affordable has a good range, for the various body styles.

https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/CR3.html

Bruce of MN · 03-20-2025, 03:56 AM

Anything here?

https://www.mcfeelys.com/screw-faste...ne-screws.html

springerpete · 03-20-2025, 05:44 AM

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I also have a Canadian Model A and have had no problem getting Robertson screws, Just search the normal Model A suppliers. Bill

rackops · 03-20-2025, 06:22 AM

I've found McFeely's to be the best source for Robertson screws.

paboot · 03-21-2025, 08:25 PM

Just saw what you are asking.
I’ve gotten all the Robertson screws from an outfit back east for my Canadian 31 Vicky.
Their name is Dixie Upholstery. Don’t have the address, but here is the phone number.
1-(519) 748-1648
They are a small family business I think.
Good luck.
Regards, Paul

KMBeers · 03-22-2025, 05:26 AM

I have used Bolt Depot. They have a lot of slotted screws in an assortment of materials.

https://boltdepot.com/Catalog-Tabs?g...caAiPeEALw_wcB

Y-Blockhead · 03-22-2025, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KMBeers

I have used Bolt Depot. They have a lot of slotted screws in an assortment of materials.

https://boltdepot.com/Catalog-Tabs?g...caAiPeEALw_wcB

I use Bolt Depot also. Great place to get various bolts and screws without having to buy in bulk like from McMaster-Carr.

I didn’t see any Robertson hardware tho.

amherstburg · 03-24-2025, 01:04 PM

I own an early 1928 tudor and have purchased many parts from Dixie Upholstery. They have packages already assembled containing screws etc. for the various Canadian model a bodies. Gene and helpers are always willing to give advise.
Dave

moasew · 02-17-2026, 12:59 PM

Yes I bought mine through old car centre in British Columbia. They may have to order it but also try Snyder's Antique Auto. I just restored my early Canadian Model A Tudor to 95 per cent authenticity.

Good Luck!

rackops · 02-17-2026, 03:10 PM

I got my Robertson screws from Mike's. Those were for the interior. I bought the dash ones on eBay from a fellow in Canada. I bought my "general" Robertsons from McFeely's (search for Stainless Steel Square Drive Machine Screws).

The one screw I haven't been able to find was the Size #12 for the floorboards. Size #10, yes, size 1/4 yes, but not #12. I've found them in boxes of 1000, but that's a bit too many for what I need.

After establishing a collection of Robertson screws, I discovered my Australian Tourer (Phaeton) didn't use Robertson screws. Sigh...

Model A Canuck · 02-17-2026, 08:52 PM

Try Ebay

Model A Canuck · 02-17-2026, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by amherstburg

I own an early 1928 tudor and have purchased many parts from Dixie Upholstery. They have packages already assembled containing screws etc. for the various Canadian model a bodies. Gene and helpers are always willing to give advise.
Dave

https://dixies.ca/

updraught · 02-18-2026, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rackops

After establishing a collection of Robertson screws, I discovered my Australian Tourer (Phaeton) didn't use Robertson screws. Sigh...

What makes you think it didn't use them?

Model A Canuck · 02-18-2026, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by updraught

What makes you think it didn't use them?

Only Canadian cars and trucks used Robertson screws and hardware

updraught · 02-18-2026, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Model A Canuck

Only Canadian cars and trucks used Robertson screws and hardware

The Australian Ford factory was owned by Ford of Canada.

updraught · 02-18-2026, 07:56 PM

The reason I ask, is that I spent a fair bit of my early life wondering what those weird screws were.

Model A Canuck · 02-18-2026, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by updraught

The Australian Ford factory was owned by Ford of Canada.

Robertson hardware was not used exclusively on Australian Model A's even though the Australian Ford factory was owned by Ford of Canada.Aussie A's could have also used Phillips hardware or whatever the Australian factory could source at the time

03-19-2025, 10:41 PM	#2
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 7,293	Re: Canadian hardware? Search for Robertson Screws https://www.robertsonscrew.com/products/ Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 03-19-2025 at 10:47 PM.

03-20-2025, 02:24 AM	#4
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 950	Re: Canadian hardware? Mike affordable has a good range, for the various body styles. https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/CR3.html __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.

03-20-2025, 03:56 AM	#5
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 2,052	Re: Canadian hardware? Anything here? https://www.mcfeelys.com/screw-faste...ne-screws.html

03-20-2025, 05:44 AM	#6
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 696	Re: Canadian hardware? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I also have a Canadian Model A and have had no problem getting Robertson screws, Just search the normal Model A suppliers. Bill

03-20-2025, 06:22 AM	#7
rackops Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Great Dismal Swamp Posts: 448	Re: Canadian hardware? I've found McFeely's to be the best source for Robertson screws. __________________ Member, MARC Current owner, 1928 RHD Australian-built Phaeton CA4752 "Felicity" Former owner, 1931 Victoria, 1929 Phaeton, 1929 Fordor

03-19-2025, 10:37 PM	#1
oldspert Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 392	Canadian hardware? Is there any source for Canadian built Model A hardware. Do not care if it is nickel plated or not, just want it to look right. I have been using Phillips to replace the missing screws but not a good match. Ed

03-21-2025, 08:25 PM	#8
paboot Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Aldergrove B.C. Canada Posts: 17	Re: Canadian hardware? Just saw what you are asking. I’ve gotten all the Robertson screws from an outfit back east for my Canadian 31 Vicky. Their name is Dixie Upholstery. Don’t have the address, but here is the phone number. 1-(519) 748-1648 They are a small family business I think. Good luck. Regards, Paul

03-22-2025, 05:26 AM	#9
KMBeers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Havertown, PA Posts: 153	Re: Canadian hardware? I have used Bolt Depot. They have a lot of slotted screws in an assortment of materials. https://boltdepot.com/Catalog-Tabs?g...caAiPeEALw_wcB

03-24-2025, 01:04 PM	#11
amherstburg Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Posts: 6	Re: Canadian hardware? I own an early 1928 tudor and have purchased many parts from Dixie Upholstery. They have packages already assembled containing screws etc. for the various Canadian model a bodies. Gene and helpers are always willing to give advise. Dave

02-17-2026, 12:59 PM	#12
moasew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 124	Re: Canadian hardware? Yes I bought mine through old car centre in British Columbia. They may have to order it but also try Snyder's Antique Auto. I just restored my early Canadian Model A Tudor to 95 per cent authenticity. Good Luck!

02-17-2026, 03:10 PM	#13
rackops Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Great Dismal Swamp Posts: 448	Re: Canadian hardware? I got my Robertson screws from Mike's. Those were for the interior. I bought the dash ones on eBay from a fellow in Canada. I bought my "general" Robertsons from McFeely's (search for Stainless Steel Square Drive Machine Screws). The one screw I haven't been able to find was the Size #12 for the floorboards. Size #10, yes, size 1/4 yes, but not #12. I've found them in boxes of 1000, but that's a bit too many for what I need. After establishing a collection of Robertson screws, I discovered my Australian Tourer (Phaeton) didn't use Robertson screws. Sigh... __________________ Member, MARC Current owner, 1928 RHD Australian-built Phaeton CA4752 "Felicity" Former owner, 1931 Victoria, 1929 Phaeton, 1929 Fordor

02-17-2026, 08:52 PM	#14
Model A Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Milton,Ontario,Canada Posts: 327	Re: Canadian hardware? Try Ebay

02-18-2026, 07:56 PM	#19
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 2,291	Re: Canadian hardware? The reason I ask, is that I spent a fair bit of my early life wondering what those weird screws were.