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Body bolt restoration?
What are guys doing to restore body panel bolting when you don't paint an assembled truck? Is anyone buy new bolting?
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1967 SWB C-10, BBC 454, T400, 3.73 posi, 20" Coys 1972 K5 Blazer, SBC 400, 4 spd, 3.73, 6" lift, 35" mud grapplers 2011 Sierra Denali HD, 6.6 L Duramax, RBP 96R rims, leveled and Nitto trail grapplers, ![]() 2009 Acura MDX |
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Body panel bolting restoration?
What are guys doing to restore body panel bolting when you don't paint an assembled truck? Is anyone buy new bolting that doesn't require painting?
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1967 SWB C-10, BBC 454, T400, 3.73 posi, 20" Coys 1972 K5 Blazer, SBC 400, 4 spd, 3.73, 6" lift, 35" mud grapplers 2011 Sierra Denali HD, 6.6 L Duramax, RBP 96R rims, leveled and Nitto trail grapplers, ![]() 2009 Acura MDX |
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
you can buy new or look at Eastwood at there tumblers and coatings and refurbish what you have. Or bench grinder w/wire wheel (and proper safety equipment) and get to cleaning and painting/coating.
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Re: Body panel bolting restoration?
Check with AMK Products.
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
whenever whereever possible i prefer new stainless fasteners
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
X2
And the stainless bolts also polish up nice with a buffer.
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Re: Body panel bolting restoration?
somebody should read the board rules about doubleposting
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Re: Body panel bolting restoration?
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Re: Body panel bolting restoration?
Can you put the rusted bolts into something like CLR cleaner and remove the rust?
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Re: Body panel bolting restoration?
Sounds like a good idea! Throw one in there and report back, I'd be interested to know. I don't have any CLR, so I can't do it.
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Re: Body panel bolting restoration?
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Also, some guys delute it with water....50/50 mix.....takes a little longer but isn't as dangerous to handle either....either way, be careful!
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Re: Body panel bolting restoration?
You are correct sir........
2 posts with-in 2 minutes of each other is not cool at all......and coincidentially....against the rules. Copied and pasted from the rules: Quote:
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Re: Body panel bolting restoration?
My bad, missed that one...apologize for the disruption
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
I would buy new bolts/nuts, not necessarily stainless but just new. I've purchased the black phosphate coated ones before and they look good. Cheaper and easier in the long run.
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
Are these bolts just a standard fine thread bolt and any fine thread bolt could be used (minus the pointy end)?
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1967 SWB C-10, BBC 454, T400, 3.73 posi, 20" Coys 1972 K5 Blazer, SBC 400, 4 spd, 3.73, 6" lift, 35" mud grapplers 2011 Sierra Denali HD, 6.6 L Duramax, RBP 96R rims, leveled and Nitto trail grapplers, ![]() 2009 Acura MDX |
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
If you want cheap then go to Tractor Supply, they have them in bulk. Doors hinge bolts are fine thread but I think the others are course.
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
When I restored my truck ,I bought new ones for the front fenders and used the origional for most,but most of mine weren't rusted and used stainless steel for the fuel lines and the wiring along the frame rails.
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
I am thinking I might try that Caswell black oxide kit, looks simple enough to do and for the right price. I am painying my truck a 1972 steel cities grey metallic so should the blackened bolts should go good and not stand out to much.
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
as far as cleaning rusty bolts// just regular kitchen vineager does an excellent job without the worry of structural compromise that acid hasb it's also alot cheaper plus you can strain it and use as salad dressing for unexpected company
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
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I leave the bolts in the solution a little longer and let them soak in the sealer for a while (hour, overnight) then strain them and let them dry. I have a spray bottle with some of the sealer in it and give them a little sparay after they are dry before installing. When they are done right they look real nice. |
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
Metal Ready from POR 15 works fantastic. It also leaves a zinc phosphate coating and etching that helps paint adhere and prevents further corrosion. Muriatic acid (pool acid) also works well for removing rust, just doesn't leave the coating.
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
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#25 |
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Re: Body bolt restoration?
Well just placed my order for the oxide kit, the standard kit should leave a bit of a oil/shiney finish which should look good withthe paint color.
I have access to a bead blaster so I guess I have some work ahead of me while waiting for the kit.
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