| Dream38v8 | -- 12-13-2016 @ 10:03 AM |
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I am looking for a source for nuts, bolts and screws for my '38 DeLuxe Fordor. I searched threw V8 Times and didn't find a source. Any guidance would be appreciated. Ray
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| TonyM | -- 12-13-2016 @ 10:09 AM |
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I have purchased Ford hardware from this guy: http://fordscript.com/ . . . 78-730B
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| nelsb01 | -- 12-13-2016 @ 11:06 AM |
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Roy is the answer man when it comes to fasteners and your Ford Motor Company vehicle. If you have questions, give him a call.
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| oldasi | -- 12-13-2016 @ 4:07 PM |
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best source baring none is Roy Nacewicz, www.fordbolts.com, 734-654-9450
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| Dream38v8 | -- 12-14-2016 @ 4:17 AM |
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Thanks. Found what I needed. Cost is acceptable, but I only need $10 worth of nuts and bolts. Cost will be $25 + $6.95. A little steep. Is there anything in general you would recommend I also purchase to fillup the box. I've $15 worth I need to fill the box? Might as well since it will cost the same. Ray
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| len47merc | -- 12-14-2016 @ 5:31 AM |
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Any fasteners on the engine/suspension/frame that are rusted &/or typically fail or are worn would be good candidates. Ask Roy - he can provide a degree of advice as well. For starters - grill nuts and bolts, any cadmium plated nuts and bolts on the engine and frame, any Marsden or self-locking nuts such as those on the shock absorber arms, hood, etc., all would be good candidates. Steve
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| nelsb01 | -- 12-14-2016 @ 6:09 AM |
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Not to mention: how about the tiny screw that holds the door lock in? Those always need to be replaced. Or the special break off bolts for the steering sector and ignition lock?
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| wmsteed | -- 12-14-2016 @ 9:18 AM |
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If you try to do repairs and/or restorations on the "cheap", the net result will be just what you paid for. I can still hear my auto mechanics teacher telling us that "a repair is only as good as the weakest part".. A number of years ago I was prevailed upon by several of my old car friends to enter my '36 Ford into an EFV8 Club sanctioned car show.. Generally speaking I am not real big on car shows, I build cars for my taste and use, in addition my '36 is highly modified, however, all of the modifications, with the exception of the speed equipment on the engine, have been done with bolt on Ford parts from various years. Much to my surprise my car was awarded best of show in it's class.. That really caused an uproar by several people, especially a gentleman with a very nice '36 coupe. The coupe was nicely restored, however, the restoration had been done with parts that were imported, many of which were of poor fit and quality. In other words built to a budget in lieu of to a design.. The judges finally clarified why they had chosen my '36 over the other cars, pointing out that my car was all original Ford, original upholstery, class, accessories, etc. Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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| Dream38v8 | -- 12-19-2016 @ 2:50 PM |
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Thanks to everyone. All very good advice. The '38 had a frame out restoration around 2001. The previous owner stored the car more than drove. I am slowly fixing minor issues and trying to bring it back. It now runs whereas the previous owner could not keep it running. All this has been accomplished with the excellent advise from the EFV8 Club Forum. Again, thanks to everyone on this forum. Ray
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| trjford8 | -- 12-19-2016 @ 2:57 PM |
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If you need to fill out the box on your order you might consider a trim screw set for the inside. When your car was restored most trim screw sets were chrome plated with a cheap chrome. It didn't take long for them to start rusting in wet climates. The new sets are stainless steel and are much nicer.
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