Correct Bolt Source??? - NCRS Discussion Boards

Correct Bolt Source???

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • Ned T.
    Very Frequent User
    • December 29, 2008
    • 188

    Correct Bolt Source???

    Is there a source to buy correct bolts. Mostly for the chassis.
  • Joe R.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • July 31, 1976
    • 4550

    #2
    Re: Correct Bolt Source???

    Correct Source?? Probably NOT!

    Replacement bolts can be found at various vendors including Paragon and Long Island. Not 100% but they fill the hole and do the job.

    Most newby judges don't know the difference between originals and reproductions since all they have ever seen were reproductions.

    If you want originals, go to a swap meet and take a pair of gloves.

    JR

    Comment

    • Bill L.
      Expired
      • February 1, 2004
      • 1403

      #3
      Re: Correct Bolt Source???

      If you cannot make it to a swap meet, I have had luck on ebay with finding original hardware.

      I started using repro hardware and discovered that next to the original the differences are obvious.

      Bill

      Comment

      • Martin N.
        Expired
        • July 30, 2007
        • 594

        #4
        Re: Correct Bolt Source???

        NED-

        Try http://www.amkproducts.com/ . I've used these folks over the last 5 years for some of my harder to replace or re-plate fasteners. They do group some fasteners by manufacturer (GM, Ford, Chrysler) and alot of these have head markings and finishes that will be acceptable (I believe) for judging.

        Marty

        Comment

        • Don L.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • August 31, 2005
          • 1005

          #5
          Re: Correct Bolt Source???

          Richard Fortier has an extensive collection of correct bolts and other Corvette hardware. He knows what's correct and what's not. Richard is a great guy, a NCRS member and advertises regularly in the Driveline. Might be worth a try.
          Don Lowe
          NCRS #44382
          Carolinas Chapter

          Comment

          • Ned T.
            Very Frequent User
            • December 29, 2008
            • 188

            #6
            Re: Correct Bolt Source???

            I tried AMK Products I didnt see anything specific for Corvette but I will get ahold of them. Im going to try Richard Fortier next. Ive been looking on ebay and there are several used bolts on there.

            Comment

            • Bill C.
              Very Frequent User
              • May 31, 1989
              • 424

              #7
              Re: Correct Bolt Source???

              Contact Ronnie Bonifacio, he has thousands of original bolts, nuts, etc for mid year and later chassis, all replated and very reasonable.
              1-203-925-8647 or 1-203-925-0610 EST days or eves, if you leave a message and you do not get a call back, guaranteed he did not get it. Try again!
              Great guy. Very anal.

              Comment

              • Peter J.
                Very Frequent User
                • September 30, 1994
                • 586

                #8
                Re: Correct Bolt Source???

                John Meissinger sells original nuts bolts and parts on ebay and has been for a long time. I am a satisfied customer several times over. He has great feedback score.
                Another NCRS member to try on ebay is Rich Pasqualone he is another great source of original nuts & bolts.
                Pete

                Comment

                • Rich P.
                  Expired
                  • January 12, 2009
                  • 1361

                  #9
                  Re: Correct Bolt Source???

                  Ned,

                  I sent you an e-mail also but wanted to say that after you contact the others mentioned and still need assistance I'd be glad to help if possible or at least guide you in the right direction

                  Rich

                  Comment

                  • Ned T.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • December 29, 2008
                    • 188

                    #10
                    Re: Correct Bolt Source???

                    Rich, Thanks for the help. I am going to get a list together of what I need. im hoping to get every nut and bolt possible. Im not sure how Ill have a complete list all at once since I am coming across things as I clean and assemble them. But I will try to put something together.

                    Ned

                    Comment

                    • Alan S.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • July 31, 1989
                      • 3415

                      #11
                      Re: Correct Bolt Source???

                      Hi Ned,
                      I see you've REALLY begun to have fun now!!!!
                      Regards,
                      Alan
                      71 Coupe, 350/270, 4 speed
                      Mason Dixon Chapter
                      Chapter Top Flight October 2011

                      Comment

                      • D S.
                        Extremely Frequent Poster
                        • March 1, 2005
                        • 1551

                        #12
                        Re: Correct Bolt Source???

                        I scanned these from a Paragon 2002 issue. I don't know if this helps but here they are.


                        Corvette Headmarkings.jpg

                        Corvette Headmarkings_PG2.jpg

                        Corvette Headmarkings_PG3.jpg

                        Corvette Headmarkings_PG4.jpg

                        Thanks,
                        Scott Sims
                        Texas Chapter

                        Comment

                        • Ned T.
                          Very Frequent User
                          • December 29, 2008
                          • 188

                          #13
                          Re: Correct Bolt Source???

                          I didn't think I was going this far with this car. I told myself I wasn't. Then I told myself again I wasn't. I wanted to get the car done and drive it!! And now here I am looking for correct bolts and ones in good condition. I guess this just grows on you.

                          Comment

                          • D S.
                            Extremely Frequent Poster
                            • March 1, 2005
                            • 1551

                            #14
                            Re: Correct Bolt Source???

                            You love it and you know it. When you were a kid you dreamed of treasure hunts. Well, here it is.
                            I started on mine in 2003 and now it's 2009. Still looking for parts.

                            Comment

                            • Ned T.
                              Very Frequent User
                              • December 29, 2008
                              • 188

                              #15
                              Re: Correct Bolt Source???

                              Scott, thanks for the information. I tried to print them but it didnt work. Im going to get ahold of paragon and see if they have clean copies of them.

                              Thanks, Ned

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              Searching...Please wait.
                              An unexpected error was returned: 'Your submission could not be processed because you have logged in since the previous page was loaded.

                              Please push the back button and reload the previous window.'
                              An unexpected error was returned: 'Your submission could not be processed because the token has expired.

                              Please push the back button and reload the previous window.'
                              An internal error has occurred and the module cannot be displayed.
                              There are no results that meet this criteria.
                              Search Result for "|||"