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[auninsjo]

Can anyone tell me the diameter and pitch of the spare tire hold-down bolts on a Series truck bonnet? I need to get some longer custom bolts to accomodate a larger rim & tire, but trying my own measurements has got me quite stumped...

[adkrover]

Try going to McMaster.com They will have what you need and should have a good online guide to help you identify the number of threads per inch and diameter of bolt.

[LRMAN]

McMaster is awesome. I buy all kinds of stuff for my boat there.

Tim

[scott]

why not get new nuts with the new bolts? and not mess with trying to match threads

[leafsprung]

The thread is 1/2x16 BSF McMaster may not carry it.

[Bertha]

Our hosts use to sell the military style hold downs(which were longer than the regular ones for deeper dished wheels) and longer bolts for them-why not give them a call.

[Blueboy]

along the same line, use the military straps arrangement:

http://www.roversnorth.com/store/c-89-bonnet-wing-panels.aspx

Jaime

[Tsmith]

1/2BSF

Assuming the our hosts have nothing to help, I've found good service from Metric and Multistandard Components Corp. in Hawthorne, NY 800.431.2792. Thay have everything I've ever needed in BSF, BSW, BSPT and BA. They also have wrenches to fit them, taps and dies to make them all, and screw pitch gages.

I generally deal at the counter, but they will ship in small quantities. Helpful folks, as well. They have an on-line catalogue, but the paper catalogue has usefull information about all sorts of arcane fastening stuff.

Tom Smith

[Bertha]

Assuming the our hosts have nothing to help, I've found good service from Metric and Multistandard Components Corp. in Hawthorne, NY 800.431.2792. Thay have everything I've ever needed in BSF, BSW, BSPT and BA. They also have wrenches to fit them, taps and dies to make them all, and screw pitch gages.

I generally deal at the counter, but they will ship in small quantities. Helpful folks, as well. They have an on-line catalogue, but the paper catalogue has usefull information about all sorts of arcane fastening stuff.

Tom Smith

Tom
Great tip-do they have a website?

[Bertha]

Found it http://www.metricmcc.com/

[auninsjo]

Thanks All!!

I am a big McMaster Carr fan, have probably helped them exceed profits wildly in the past. But they didn't have the 1/2x16 BSF I was looking for. Now I know! THx again!

[auninsjo]

P.S.

Now if any of you wizards knows where to find "Old French Metric" standard screw and bolts I'll kiss you. Needed for my 1955 Avions Max Holste MH1521M Le Broussard. A Citroen club, perhaps?

[leafsprung]

whats the pitch on "old french metric"?

[57109]

MOD tire hold down straps

I have to second the vote on the MOD strap route, much easier to use and much more secure. BUT tough to find anymore with the correct over center latch. I had to change it for a US Mil surplus one I found, sized for the 1" webbing.
Regards
Gord'n Perrott
Lamorna Garage
Seattle