Screw ID help needed

[Dereck S.]

Need help identifying the two screws in the below picture. They are chrome plated, 1/2" long and with a pan head phillips drive. The heads have a recessed area on the face suggesting they are forged. I suspect carpet screws behind the seats or glove box door latch screws. Any help would be appreciated.
Dereck

[Michael G.]

Re: Screw ID help needed

I've seen these used on the radio side panels or kick panel carpet retainer area. Don't believe the glove box latch comes into play.

[Rich P.]

Re: Screw ID help needed

They are radio side panel screws. Flip one upside down and if the are original (and by the head shape I can tell that they are not repros) you will see a very distinct star pattern on the flange.

Rich

[Dereck S.]

Re: Screw ID help needed

Rich,
The fasteners appear as you indicated. Sounds like the radio panels are it. I had thought that all radio panel locations had a phillips screw with a separate bezel? Were the screws I show used in all four locations (LH & RH)?
thanks,
Dereck

[Rich P.]

Re: Screw ID help needed

Rich,
The fasteners appear as you indicated. Sounds like the radio panels are it. I had thought that all radio panel locations had a phillips screw with a separate bezel? Were the screws I show used in all four locations (LH & RH)?
thanks,
Dereck

Yes that is what I have seen on most original cars. On very few I have seen convertable hinge cover screws used. They look similar but have a smaller flange and longer threads.

Rich

[Dereck S.]

Re: Screw ID help needed

Thanks to all for the help. It's always great to learn something new.
Dereck