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Re: Do you replace or reuse rusty hardware?
It depends on condition. I soak in Osphos and coat with mineral oil on to store. Any factory part that can be saved is worth the effort. That's restoration, has nothing to do with production. I just put new leaf springs on my '72 and the original bolts were so clean I reused them. If new grade 8 bolts are from China I figure I'm better off with the 40 year old ones.
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Tim
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