Nuts and bolts

[66farmer]

It's time for me to get the needed fasteners to put my truck back together.
I want to use SS for most everything. Does anyone know where I can get flanged SS bolts from. I don't want to buy a kit there over priced and I would like to pick the bolts I need.
Thanks for the help

[1963c-10]

I got most of my SS bolts from Lowes in the specialty section/hardware

[Heater63]

mcmaster-carr www.mcmaster.com


you can also find engine, bed, etc SS fastner kits on ebay, etc.

[rideblue00]

I will give you a warning about stainless bolts. You have to be careful with some bolts coming from overseas nowadays. One thing you want know is if using a stainless bolt and stainless nut: sometimes they can seize together and twist-off. Im talking new stuff. I had a 1/2" nut seize on a bolt and i had to cut it off. Always use a "never-seize" product. I use the permatex brand. Some stainless bolts are hard to drill. I reccomend only using them in areas that are seen.

[Turkey]

my Ace has a good selection. Check 'em out if you have one near by.

[pdxhall]

Hey farmer, I get most of my bolts from Parkrose Hardware which is an Ace Hardware affiliate. They have a huge selection of stainless. I really haven't looked for flange bolts but if they don't have them they can probably get them for you. They also have a selection of polished and chrome behind the counter if you ask.

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by Heater63

mcmaster-carr www.mcmaster.com


you can also find engine, bed, etc SS fastner kits on ebay, etc.

Thanks I will take a look

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by rideblue00

I will give you a warning about stainless bolts. You have to be careful with some bolts coming from overseas nowadays. One thing you want know is if using a stainless bolt and stainless nut: sometimes they can seize together and twist-off. Im talking new stuff. I had a 1/2" nut seize on a bolt and i had to cut it off. Always use a "never-seize" product. I use the permatex brand. Some stainless bolts are hard to drill. I reccomend only using them in areas that are seen.

I have been down that road as well, I always use never-seize.
Thanks

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

Hey farmer, I get most of my bolts from Parkrose Hardware which is an Ace Hardware affiliate. They have a huge selection of stainless. I really haven't looked for flange bolts but if they don't have them they can probably get them for you. They also have a selection of polished and chrome behind the counter if you ask.

My local Ace (Forest Grove) has a alot of stainless steel botls no flange bolts and they are prisey.


Next week the body comes home from the paint shop will be posting pictures.
Thanks

[maxwoof]

It is my experience that stainless bolts are not nearly as strong as graded automotive bolts, keep that in mind. Should be OK for putting a bed together.

If you are looking for bolts for bed strips, search for carriage bolts. All the soureces listed so far are good.

[Captainfab]

I haven't bought stainless flange bolts, but I have bought plated steel flange bolts from Fastenal. You have to buy in package quantity from Fastenal, and they are on the pricey side in my experience.