Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

YahamaR1 · 08-27-2014, 12:53 PM

Hi,
Where can I buy the bolds that u use to connect the door hinges to the cab,?
12 pieces in total.

lv2tri2 · 08-27-2014, 02:40 PM

If it's bolts you are looking for.

Totally Stainless, P.O. Box 3249, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Open 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday, Eastern Time.
Customer Service: 1.800.767.4781 or 1.717.677.8811

24 Hour Fax Line: 1.717.677.4525

Totallystainless.com

maxdog51 · 08-27-2014, 03:38 PM

Menards has them

OrrieG · 08-27-2014, 07:20 PM

Fastenal I tried to post a hot link but just came up as text. Google fastenal then bolts> flange bolt> 3/8 x 24> x1" if they are the same as TF hinges. $1.31 each plus shipping. If you live in a large metro area they might have a local store, or any good bolt hardware store will have them (not big box, they don't carry flange bolts). If you live in the country your tractor supply place might have them too.

mr48chev · 08-28-2014, 11:44 AM

The guys missed where you are at so I'd have to say that it would probably work best to go to your local fastener (bolt) store and ask for grade 8 3/8-24x1 bolts in the quantity you need. That would be the industrial fastener store you get you other bolts at or if there is a Caterpillar Equipment dealer Try http://www.pon-cat.com/ they should have them.
LMC doesn't list them and Chevs of the 40's shows a regular Grade 8 bolt with a star lock washer https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail..._5455_1st.html

OrrieG · 08-28-2014, 01:18 PM

I's forgotten about the Cat dealer, in the 80's it was the place I got all my inexpensive G8 fasteners. Any place that services heavy or farm equipment should have them. With the new higher postal rates shipping from the States would be as much as the bolts...I loose a lot of ebay sales when I give my overseas buyers the bad news...

YahamaR1 · 08-28-2014, 01:57 PM

Thank you all for the info,
My problem is that I live in the Netherlands.
And they dont sell a lot of bolds here that I can use.
And I want it to look also a little bit original.
I cant find them at LMC and Brothers.

**MidLifer** · 08-28-2014, 04:40 PM

Sir you can find any bolt you need at www.boltdepot.com and they can most likely ship them overseas to you. You just need to know the size, thread count and grade of the bolt. So long as it was a standard type of bolt, it will look original.

mr48chev · 08-29-2014, 12:14 AM

I can the bolts and washers up and send them to you pretty easily but you should be able to find them at a Bolt vendor or the Caterpillar equipment outlet if it isn't too far from where you live.

Email me your address to mr48chev@yahoo.com and I'll try to come up with a cost tomorrow. The mail will be the major part of the cost. The bolts won't cost very much at Fasteners in Union Gap.

msaintg · 08-29-2014, 04:55 AM

try these:

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-54-.../#.VAA_4jhOXIU

YahamaR1 · 08-29-2014, 11:45 AM

Thank you all for your help..
This is the best site ever....

MARTINSR · 08-29-2014, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YahamaR1

Hi,
Where can I buy the bolds that u use to connect the door hinges to the cab,?
12 pieces in total.

Here is a "Basics of Basics" on bolt sizes so you can order the correct bolts. http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/basi...ts-159715.html
All you need is to record the proper size and you can get them from a bolt supply on line. http://www.boltdepot.com/

Read the "Basics" so you FULLY understand how to size them. I am fascinated at how many pros I have worked with that haven't any idea what so ever how to size a bolt doing things like calling the bolt by the size wrench that is used on it. (insert rolling eyes smilie)

Brian

mr48chev · 08-29-2014, 02:37 PM

His problem is that he is in the Netherlands. SAE bolts may be hard to come by if you don't know where to look. That is the reason I suggested that he check with the Cat dealer as They should have them in stock but there may not be a Cat dealer close to where he is. It's kind of like someone finding that you are in California and asking if you can look at a truck in San Diego.

Fer I'll pick up the bolts in a few minutes and as they don't cost much I'll just keep them if you find a source. I will need the address you want them mailed to to calculate the shipping though. I did get your email.
Rob

mr48chev · 08-29-2014, 05:17 PM

Well I ran down to the bolt store

picked up eight grade 8 3/8x24x1 cap screws and 8 3/8 external star lock washers

I figure that you might need a 3/8-24 tap to clean the theads in the door posts so I'll have to hunt that down and then figure out what the postage is. So far we are in this 2.41 US.

OrrieG · 08-29-2014, 08:12 PM

Beat me to it, great minds think alike. I stopped by my hardware store but only flange bolts they had in stock were -16 thread. They did have the cap bolts in fine but wanted to check with the OP before getting them.

mr48chev · 08-30-2014, 11:32 PM

The cost of sending them looks to be about ten times the price of the bolts.

Fer this company was suggested when I asked on another forum. http://www.fastenal.com/web/nl/1139/netherlands

Check with them and I'll keep working on figuring out the shipping costs.

OrrieG · 08-31-2014, 01:12 PM

[QUOTE=mr48chev;6823960]The cost of sending them looks to be about ten times the price of the bolts.
/QUOTE]
Something you might consider is Ebay's international shipping option. I don't know how they do it but on an international auction you pay the cost to have it shipped to a location in the US at USPO rates, then they ship it to the customer. I have never used it but was talking to a guy at a yard sale who does a lot of international Ebay and he said it has increased his sales because of the reduced cost. You could arrange a time with the buyer to post a Buy It Now auction so he can jump on it. Remember Ebay will take about 10 percent in fees...and paypal some more if you use them for payment.

mr48chev · 08-31-2014, 03:57 PM

Fees would be less than a buck but that might be an option to save him some money.
12 bolts 12 washers and a 3/8-24 tap to clean up the threads in the door jambs comes to 10.00 shipping them in a padded envelope with lumps over 1/2 inch thick comes to 42.00 from what I can figure.

I've got a thread on the HAMB asking for info on where to get bolts there as there has to be a source that guys in Europe are using without the hassle of paying big shipping costs

I sold a book on ebay a few weeks ago that ended up going international with that system. It went to Christchurch NZ but I sent to some locatoin in the US with a code on it.

Right now I'm just trying to keep his costs to a minimum.

67GMCkid · 08-31-2014, 09:08 PM

I ship all small items via First-Class Package International Service it is about as cheap as it gets and many times a small box has a cheaper rate than a padded envelope..

First-Class Package International Service™

Value of contents can not exceed $400.00
Other than rolls: Max. length 24", max length, height and depth (thickness) combined 36"
Rolls: Max. length 36". Max length and twice the diameter combined 42"

08-27-2014, 12:53 PM	#1
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors Hi, Where can I buy the bolds that u use to connect the door hinges to the cab,? 12 pieces in total. __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

08-27-2014, 02:40 PM	#2
lv2tri2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fallbrook California Posts: 248	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors If it's bolts you are looking for. Totally Stainless, P.O. Box 3249, Gettysburg, PA 17325 Open 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday, Eastern Time. Customer Service: 1.800.767.4781 or 1.717.677.8811 24 Hour Fax Line: 1.717.677.4525 Totallystainless.com

08-27-2014, 03:38 PM	#3
maxdog51 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 105	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors Menards has them

08-27-2014, 07:20 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors Fastenal I tried to post a hot link but just came up as text. Google fastenal then bolts> flange bolt> 3/8 x 24> x1" if they are the same as TF hinges. $1.31 each plus shipping. If you live in a large metro area they might have a local store, or any good bolt hardware store will have them (not big box, they don't carry flange bolts). If you live in the country your tractor supply place might have them too. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-28-2014, 11:44 AM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,500	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors The guys missed where you are at so I'd have to say that it would probably work best to go to your local fastener (bolt) store and ask for grade 8 3/8-24x1 bolts in the quantity you need. That would be the industrial fastener store you get you other bolts at or if there is a Caterpillar Equipment dealer Try http://www.pon-cat.com/ they should have them. LMC doesn't list them and Chevs of the 40's shows a regular Grade 8 bolt with a star lock washer https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail..._5455_1st.html __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-28-2014, 01:18 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors I's forgotten about the Cat dealer, in the 80's it was the place I got all my inexpensive G8 fasteners. Any place that services heavy or farm equipment should have them. With the new higher postal rates shipping from the States would be as much as the bolts...I loose a lot of ebay sales when I give my overseas buyers the bad news... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-28-2014, 01:57 PM	#7
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors Thank you all for the info, My problem is that I live in the Netherlands. And they dont sell a lot of bolds here that I can use. And I want it to look also a little bit original. I cant find them at LMC and Brothers. __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

08-28-2014, 04:40 PM	#8
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,264	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors Sir you can find any bolt you need at www.boltdepot.com and they can most likely ship them overseas to you. You just need to know the size, thread count and grade of the bolt. So long as it was a standard type of bolt, it will look original.

08-29-2014, 12:14 AM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,500	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors I can the bolts and washers up and send them to you pretty easily but you should be able to find them at a Bolt vendor or the Caterpillar equipment outlet if it isn't too far from where you live. Email me your address to mr48chev@yahoo.com and I'll try to come up with a cost tomorrow. The mail will be the major part of the cost. The bolts won't cost very much at Fasteners in Union Gap. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-29-2014, 04:55 AM	#10
msaintg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 454	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors try these: http://www.classicparts.com/1947-54-.../#.VAA_4jhOXIU __________________ Mike http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526387

08-29-2014, 11:45 AM	#11
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors Thank you all for your help.. This is the best site ever.... __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

08-29-2014, 02:37 PM	#13
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,500	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors His problem is that he is in the Netherlands. SAE bolts may be hard to come by if you don't know where to look. That is the reason I suggested that he check with the Cat dealer as They should have them in stock but there may not be a Cat dealer close to where he is. It's kind of like someone finding that you are in California and asking if you can look at a truck in San Diego. Fer I'll pick up the bolts in a few minutes and as they don't cost much I'll just keep them if you find a source. I will need the address you want them mailed to to calculate the shipping though. I did get your email. Rob __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-29-2014, 05:17 PM	#14
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,500	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors Well I ran down to the bolt store picked up eight grade 8 3/8x24x1 cap screws and 8 3/8 external star lock washers I figure that you might need a 3/8-24 tap to clean the theads in the door posts so I'll have to hunt that down and then figure out what the postage is. So far we are in this 2.41 US. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-29-2014, 08:12 PM	#15
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors Beat me to it, great minds think alike. I stopped by my hardware store but only flange bolts they had in stock were -16 thread. They did have the cap bolts in fine but wanted to check with the OP before getting them. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-30-2014, 11:32 PM	#16
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,500	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors The cost of sending them looks to be about ten times the price of the bolts. Fer this company was suggested when I asked on another forum. http://www.fastenal.com/web/nl/1139/netherlands Check with them and I'll keep working on figuring out the shipping costs. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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08-31-2014, 01:12 PM	#17
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors [QUOTE=mr48chev;6823960]The cost of sending them looks to be about ten times the price of the bolts. /QUOTE] Something you might consider is Ebay's international shipping option. I don't know how they do it but on an international auction you pay the cost to have it shipped to a location in the US at USPO rates, then they ship it to the customer. I have never used it but was talking to a guy at a yard sale who does a lot of international Ebay and he said it has increased his sales because of the reduced cost. You could arrange a time with the buyer to post a Buy It Now auction so he can jump on it. Remember Ebay will take about 10 percent in fees...and paypal some more if you use them for payment. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-31-2014, 03:57 PM	#18
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,500	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors Fees would be less than a buck but that might be an option to save him some money. 12 bolts 12 washers and a 3/8-24 tap to clean up the threads in the door jambs comes to 10.00 shipping them in a padded envelope with lumps over 1/2 inch thick comes to 42.00 from what I can figure. I've got a thread on the HAMB asking for info on where to get bolts there as there has to be a source that guys in Europe are using without the hassle of paying big shipping costs I sold a book on ebay a few weeks ago that ended up going international with that system. It went to Christchurch NZ but I sent to some locatoin in the US with a code on it. Right now I'm just trying to keep his costs to a minimum. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 08-31-2014 at 04:05 PM.

08-31-2014, 09:08 PM	#19
67GMCkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Etters Pa Posts: 197	Re: Looking for new bolds for 51' truck doors I ship all small items via First-Class Package International Service it is about as cheap as it gets and many times a small box has a cheaper rate than a padded envelope.. First-Class Package International Service™ Value of contents can not exceed $400.00 Other than rolls: Max. length 24", max length, height and depth (thickness) combined 36" Rolls: Max. length 36". Max length and twice the diameter combined 42"

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