In a quandry over finding NOS bolts, etc..

[Steve Antonucci]

Help !

I'm in the middle of a restoration project on my 12-bolt rear end and I have
run into a wall. I think if any community can help, it would be you guys !

The brake backing plates on my 12-bolt rear were removed for the resotration
process. All but one bolt broke in the process. I am trying to find the same
bolts ( good luck ! ) with no success. I have tried Paragon, but they do not
offer this particular bolt.

These are 3/8-24 UNF x 1.00 long and are grade five ( 5 ) with a TR head mark.
There are eight ( 8 ) of these in total and I would expect that the same bolt,
split lock washer & nut combination would have been used on the 69 Corvette to
attach its rear brake backing plates. Despite the fact that the Vette uses
discs in that area, would the backing plates be mounted the same way? If the
answer is yes, can any members suggest where I can find these bolts in an NOS
state or something similar?

Sorry for the rush here, by the assembly is being held up due to this
oversight on my part.

Here a picture of the only survivor ( bolt ) and one broken with the washer
and nut.

Thanks,
Steve

[Steve Antonucci]

Re: In a quandry over finding NOS bolts, etc..

Here's the head marking ( a little blurry ).

Steve

[Steve Wallach]

Re: In a quandry over finding NOS bolts, etc..

Steve Hack at Eastern Corvettes is the "Bolt Guy" Give him a call....

513-553-2080

Good Luck,

Steve Wallach

[Gary D.]

Re: In a quandry over finding NOS bolts, etc..

STEVE:
TRY RICHARD AT 810-750-1472. I JUST PURCHASED SOME BOLTS FROM HIM WITH 64 STYLE HEAD MARKINGS VERY PLEASED.
GARY

[Steve Antonucci]

Re: In a quandry over finding NOS bolts, etc..

Steve & Gary,

Thanks for the information. I'll contact these folks tomorrow.

Steve