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flathead48

12-14-2013 @ 7:21 AM

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Does anyone know if the convertible top bolts for 42-48 Fords are being reproduced. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all

4dFordSC

12-14-2013 @ 10:06 AM

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Have you tried Roy Nacewicz? www.fordbolts.com

flathead48

12-14-2013 @ 11:49 AM

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I looked through his catalog and did not see them, I will check again thanks for the help.

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12-14-2013 @ 1:06 PM

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You can try Hydro-E-Lectric. Their site is www.hydroe.com. Phone is 941-639-0437. There are nine different types of top bolts shown on page 311 of the 1944-1952 Body Parts catalog. I can scan the page and post it if you don't have it. Many of the special bolts are eccentric to allow the adjustment of the top. My '47 was missing many of the bolts when I bought it, and I didn't find a place to buy them. If Hydro doesn't have them, they probably know who does. We finally made the necessary bolts in our machine shop. It was a big job, but without them, the top will never operate properly.

flathead48

12-14-2013 @ 2:34 PM

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Thanks Supereal, I will give them a look

rg130

12-14-2013 @ 8:15 PM

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Call totally stainless.com. Doc Hammett will help you out. He makes the bolts. I got a set from him. Quality work. Price is reasonable. Bud

flathead48

12-15-2013 @ 7:03 AM

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Thanks will look them up

monarch 1

12-15-2013 @ 7:57 AM

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www.MidwestEarlyFord.com has all 16 of them $190.00 8 are offset 6 sre straight 2 large are for mounting In there catolog

flathead48

12-16-2013 @ 3:26 AM

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Thanks Monarch they look good. Happy Holidays to all you V8 ers

flathead48

12-16-2013 @ 11:49 AM

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Monarch 1, for your records I tried to order the bolts but no longer available. Back to square 1 but appreciate your help

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