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66farmer · 01-05-2012, 11:23 AM

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 · 01-05-2012, 12:05 PM

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

Heater63 · 01-05-2012, 05:14 PM

mcmaster-carr www.mcmaster.com

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

**rideblue00** · 01-05-2012, 07:18 PM

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 · 01-05-2012, 07:20 PM

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

**pdxhall** · 01-05-2012, 07:26 PM

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 · 01-05-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-05-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-05-2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-05-2012, 09:37 PM

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** · 01-06-2012, 01:15 AM

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.

01-05-2012, 11:23 AM	#1
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Nuts and bolts 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

01-05-2012, 12:05 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Nuts and bolts I got most of my SS bolts from Lowes in the specialty section/hardware __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

01-05-2012, 05:14 PM	#3
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: Nuts and bolts mcmaster-carr www.mcmaster.com you can also find engine, bed, etc SS fastner kits on ebay, etc. __________________ 292 + TKO500

01-05-2012, 07:18 PM	#4
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,856	Re: Nuts and bolts 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.

01-05-2012, 07:20 PM	#5
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: Nuts and bolts my Ace has a good selection. Check 'em out if you have one near by. __________________

01-05-2012, 07:26 PM	#6
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,067	Re: Nuts and bolts 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.

01-05-2012, 09:37 PM	#10
maxwoof Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edgewater NJ Posts: 160	Re: Nuts and bolts 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.

01-06-2012, 01:15 AM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Nuts and bolts 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. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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