Bolts for Front Fender - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cris · 09-24-2021, 05:53 PM

I'm looking for ideas on the flange bolts that are used all over the front end on C10's. I can get "oversize" flange bolts from the Bolt Depot that are similar to the original bolts, but like the originals, they are serrated on the bolt face. I don't like the serrations because they cut into the paint, leaving bare metal underneath.

The only alternative is to use regular bolts, a flat washer, and a lock washer. A little cumbersome, but would be nicer to the paint.

Any ideas?

Thanks, Cris

**The Rocknrod** · 09-24-2021, 06:00 PM

Why not put a washer under the ones you found? A little blue loctite and life is good.

Cris · 09-25-2021, 10:26 PM

Rocknrod, thanks, that option is on my radar. Are you aware of anyone who makes the large flange bolts in stainless? My searches have come up empty.

I should have added, I don't need a stock look. The one thing I do like about the serrated bolts is they have a simple lock. No need for a separate lock washer.

Thanks, Cris

61hawk · 09-25-2021, 10:49 PM

You can't use the bolts sold by every Chevy truck catalog company out there?

Cris · 09-25-2021, 11:20 PM

61Hawk

I have not found an aftermarket "Chevy Truck" supplier that has the correct large flange fender bolts. From what I can tell they are a standard flange bolt. I'd also really prefer stainless.

Cris

61hawk · 09-25-2021, 11:33 PM

These?
https://www.brotherstrucks.com/1947-...tinfo/FSMB66S/

**The Rocknrod** · 09-26-2021, 06:11 AM

He's looking for the correct Large Flange Heads.
No I do not know of anyone who makes them and I've searched quite a bit. Only info I have on em is here - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716799

**MT65** · 09-26-2021, 10:58 AM

This is what I use, not for the purist, but doesn’t harm the paint, forget the ford name, its only a bolt, paint them or just polish them…..the cadmium plated ones….

Cris · 09-27-2021, 01:41 PM

MT65, good tip. I have found these in stainless as well.

**MT65** · 09-27-2021, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cris

MT65, good tip. I have found these in stainless as well.

Great, who has these in stainless, thanks, nice to have couple options…

Cris · 09-27-2021, 04:39 PM

Here's the cheapest I've found. Still a little pricey. Some of the Ford parts suppliers have them as well:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/39066239488...sAAOSwWTRW0IHR

**MT65** · 09-27-2021, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cris

Here's the cheapest I've found. Still a little pricey. Some of the Ford parts suppliers have them as well:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/39066239488...sAAOSwWTRW0IHR

I get the ones I listed from the same company, a little cheaper, but I haven’t checked prices lately….

val1gonzales · 09-28-2021, 11:16 AM

How about these and description says smooth flange.
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/60078318

Cris · 09-28-2021, 08:44 PM

Val:

That's a standard size flange bolt. Our trucks use a large flange bolt. The difference in the flange diameter is roughly .688" for the standard flange and .813" for the large flange.

The large flange bolt is not very common.

Cris

62K20 · 10-03-2021, 09:02 AM

Check out AMK Products they carry a lot of auto fasteners. You might find what you need.
https://www.amkproducts.com go to bulk fasteners.

**Getter-Done** · 10-03-2021, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62K20

Check out AMK Products they carry a lot of auto fasteners. You might find what you need.
https://www.amkproducts.com go to bulk fasteners.

Great website

Thanks for sharing.

09-24-2021, 05:53 PM	#1
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Bolts for Front Fender I'm looking for ideas on the flange bolts that are used all over the front end on C10's. I can get "oversize" flange bolts from the Bolt Depot that are similar to the original bolts, but like the originals, they are serrated on the bolt face. I don't like the serrations because they cut into the paint, leaving bare metal underneath. The only alternative is to use regular bolts, a flat washer, and a lock washer. A little cumbersome, but would be nicer to the paint. Any ideas? Thanks, Cris

09-24-2021, 06:00 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Bolts for Front Fender Why not put a washer under the ones you found? A little blue loctite and life is good. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-25-2021, 10:26 PM	#3
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: Bolts for Front Fender Rocknrod, thanks, that option is on my radar. Are you aware of anyone who makes the large flange bolts in stainless? My searches have come up empty. I should have added, I don't need a stock look. The one thing I do like about the serrated bolts is they have a simple lock. No need for a separate lock washer. Thanks, Cris

09-25-2021, 10:49 PM	#4
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: Bolts for Front Fender You can't use the bolts sold by every Chevy truck catalog company out there?

09-25-2021, 11:20 PM	#5
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: Bolts for Front Fender 61Hawk I have not found an aftermarket "Chevy Truck" supplier that has the correct large flange fender bolts. From what I can tell they are a standard flange bolt. I'd also really prefer stainless. Cris

09-25-2021, 11:33 PM	#6
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: Bolts for Front Fender These? https://www.brotherstrucks.com/1947-...tinfo/FSMB66S/

09-26-2021, 06:11 AM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Bolts for Front Fender He's looking for the correct Large Flange Heads. No I do not know of anyone who makes them and I've searched quite a bit. Only info I have on em is here - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716799 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-26-2021, 10:58 AM	#8
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Bolts for Front Fender This is what I use, not for the purist, but doesn’t harm the paint, forget the ford name, its only a bolt, paint them or just polish them…..the cadmium plated ones…. Attached Images

09-27-2021, 01:41 PM	#9
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: Bolts for Front Fender MT65, good tip. I have found these in stainless as well.

09-27-2021, 04:39 PM	#11
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: Bolts for Front Fender Here's the cheapest I've found. Still a little pricey. Some of the Ford parts suppliers have them as well: https://www.ebay.com/itm/39066239488...sAAOSwWTRW0IHR

09-28-2021, 11:16 AM	#13
val1gonzales Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 124	Re: Bolts for Front Fender How about these and description says smooth flange. https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/60078318

09-28-2021, 08:44 PM	#14
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: Bolts for Front Fender Val: That's a standard size flange bolt. Our trucks use a large flange bolt. The difference in the flange diameter is roughly .688" for the standard flange and .813" for the large flange. The large flange bolt is not very common. Cris

10-03-2021, 09:02 AM	#15
62K20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Lombard, IL Posts: 9	Re: Bolts for Front Fender Check out AMK Products they carry a lot of auto fasteners. You might find what you need. https://www.amkproducts.com go to bulk fasteners.



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