C2 license plate backing plate retaining bolts.
Everyone;
One of the most difficult things to deal with in a restoration is the various bolts and bolt finishes.
I was lucky to have a mostly original 63 SWC. Although the prior owner changed lots of things they were mostly external and cosmetic.
As purchased it had incorrect wheels, wrong hood, non original side exhaust and fender flairs. Not to mention the five different colors of paint under the stunning incorrect white color with green flames!
Below is a picture of the car after the slotted mags, side pipes and hood were removed.
In that spirit I am posting pictures of the two bolts that retain the front license plate bracket to the chrome cross bar. I believe they are original with the usual disclaimers.
The bolts heads are not identical but the diameters and length are. 1/4 inch in diameter and 5/8 long. Evidence of them possibly being zinc plated when new. That is my plan re-plate them with zinc.
Hope there is value in sharing these "as found" details.
Rick
One of the most difficult things to deal with in a restoration is the various bolts and bolt finishes.
I was lucky to have a mostly original 63 SWC. Although the prior owner changed lots of things they were mostly external and cosmetic.
As purchased it had incorrect wheels, wrong hood, non original side exhaust and fender flairs. Not to mention the five different colors of paint under the stunning incorrect white color with green flames!
Below is a picture of the car after the slotted mags, side pipes and hood were removed.
In that spirit I am posting pictures of the two bolts that retain the front license plate bracket to the chrome cross bar. I believe they are original with the usual disclaimers.
The bolts heads are not identical but the diameters and length are. 1/4 inch in diameter and 5/8 long. Evidence of them possibly being zinc plated when new. That is my plan re-plate them with zinc.
Hope there is value in sharing these "as found" details.
Rick