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Chuckuss · 07-31-2014, 04:52 PM

Hi All,
After I finish the motor wiring I will be ready to start assembling the body on the frame.

Has anyone here ever put together a write up of bolts, sizes, etc for all the body bolts?

I have seen some of the stainless steel kits for $350 or so but wondering if me just buying them all here locally will save me significant money?

Thanks!
Chuck

OrrieG · 07-31-2014, 06:45 PM

I have not bought any of my screws or bolts online. I start at the local real hardware store, then check online to see if Fastenal carries the unique ones. If they do the local store will either have them in stock or will order in specific quantities (no buying 100 to get 30 you need). So far the prices have been less than the aftermarket guys. As I said in your other thread, there are not that many different size bolts on these trucks. When buying the complete kit, you are paying for the convenience of not having to inventory and chase them down yourself.

Chuckuss · 07-31-2014, 06:49 PM

Yeah, I guess I am just looking for a list of what to buy etc since I don't have any of the originals.

**MidLifer** · 07-31-2014, 09:23 PM

If you don't have a good local supplier, Bolt Depot has an amazing selection. You can buy sets as well from them in different grades. Their service and shipping are excellent.

Clay54 · 07-31-2014, 09:26 PM

Check this guy and maybe it will help get you get started. This is for AD trucks - didn't know what truck you were talking about. Clay

http://www.laroke.com/larryk4674/2005/bbpartshp2.htm

_Ogre · 08-01-2014, 01:40 PM

like midlifer... i bought most of my ss bolts from boltdepot.com and saved a bunch over buying local
boxes of 100 nuts, bolts and washers cost me a lot less than the kits of 66 bolts from vendors
i used ss truss head bolts for fender bolts. big headed phillips head bolts
buy as many as you can at one time, shipping can eat you alive if you forget this and that
home depot is getting a better selection of grade 8, grade 5 and ss bolts for those occasional purchases
i didn't track how many trips or my cost of hardware from home depot, i shudder at the thought

Chuckuss · 08-01-2014, 04:49 PM

Thanks all, I guess I am trying to find the following:

What do I need to put on the cab, front fenders, hood, front bumper, step side, on a 1951 Chevy 3100

Has anyone actually drawn out these bolts? That way I can just go to the local store and pick them all up

07-31-2014, 04:52 PM	#1
Chuckuss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chandler Posts: 58	Body Bolt Help Hi All, After I finish the motor wiring I will be ready to start assembling the body on the frame. Has anyone here ever put together a write up of bolts, sizes, etc for all the body bolts? I have seen some of the stainless steel kits for $350 or so but wondering if me just buying them all here locally will save me significant money? Thanks! Chuck

07-31-2014, 06:45 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Body Bolt Help I have not bought any of my screws or bolts online. I start at the local real hardware store, then check online to see if Fastenal carries the unique ones. If they do the local store will either have them in stock or will order in specific quantities (no buying 100 to get 30 you need). So far the prices have been less than the aftermarket guys. As I said in your other thread, there are not that many different size bolts on these trucks. When buying the complete kit, you are paying for the convenience of not having to inventory and chase them down yourself. __________________ 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

07-31-2014, 06:49 PM	#3
Chuckuss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chandler Posts: 58	Re: Body Bolt Help Yeah, I guess I am just looking for a list of what to buy etc since I don't have any of the originals.

07-31-2014, 09:23 PM	#4
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,264	Re: Body Bolt Help If you don't have a good local supplier, Bolt Depot has an amazing selection. You can buy sets as well from them in different grades. Their service and shipping are excellent.

07-31-2014, 09:26 PM	#5
Clay54 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 268	Re: Body Bolt Help Check this guy and maybe it will help get you get started. This is for AD trucks - didn't know what truck you were talking about. Clay http://www.laroke.com/larryk4674/2005/bbpartshp2.htm

08-01-2014, 01:40 PM	#6
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Body Bolt Help like midlifer... i bought most of my ss bolts from boltdepot.com and saved a bunch over buying local boxes of 100 nuts, bolts and washers cost me a lot less than the kits of 66 bolts from vendors i used ss truss head bolts for fender bolts. big headed phillips head bolts buy as many as you can at one time, shipping can eat you alive if you forget this and that home depot is getting a better selection of grade 8, grade 5 and ss bolts for those occasional purchases i didn't track how many trips or my cost of hardware from home depot, i shudder at the thought __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-01-2014, 04:49 PM	#7
Chuckuss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chandler Posts: 58	Re: Body Bolt Help Thanks all, I guess I am trying to find the following: What do I need to put on the cab, front fenders, hood, front bumper, step side, on a 1951 Chevy 3100 Has anyone actually drawn out these bolts? That way I can just go to the local store and pick them all up



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