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I am really hung up on bolts,

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jlaird

jlaird

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Take a look at these folks offerings. Wow, only thing I don't see is an offering for an underhood beauty kit like they have for fords and chevys.

And here it comes. What size bolts do we have under the hood. Type, length, thread. And yes I got some but darn if I know how to measure the threads. Guess it's off to the hardware and see what bolts if any fit.

Someone out there must buy this stuff by the box?
 
An easy way to measure threads is to use a micrometer or caliper and a thread pitch gage. Use the mic or caliper to measure the diameter of the bolt and the thread pitch gage to determine the number of threads per inch.Or you can use an accurate scale measure the diameter and count the number of thread peaks to determine the tpi.
 
Jack, 99% of the bolts are SAE thread. 10x32, 1/4x28, 5/16x24, and 3/8x24.
Everything except stressed bolts, such as suspension bits are the US equivalent of grade 5. Suspension bolts should be grade 8.
I can give you a ball park estimate on the most common sizes used, if you want, but I will be relying on memory.
If you want me to go out and field strip one of the Bugeyes, that will take longer.
One thing to watch for is that the Brits often did bolt lengths in 1/8" increments, whereas here in the colonies, we usually use increments of 1/4". No big deal if it's a nut and bolt situation, but a major deal if it is a bolt threaded into a blind hole, such as a water pump, or trans mount.
Jeff
 
Wow, someone knew. Yes a ball park estimate would be great, the the more estimates the better. I am sure that I will be buying by the Box so estimates are fine.

Darn Moss just says bolt, I plan to count as this thing goes together so we all know what's what in the future. Well I guess if I buy by the box I can just check what's left.
 
I always PLAN on taking pictures of my projects and keeping track of cost, etc. but usually the excitement of the project and the urge to get the car on the road causes me to forget those things. Good luck.
 
Naaa, I'm to old to race through this, going to take my time and enjoy it. Lots of pics, etc. not only that but it is hot here in the summer and buggy in the evening. So, I will count the bolts, I will count the bolts. In fact my intentions are to keep a complete record of costs and new parts used etc. Ahhh Humm, on my computer where wife will not see it in one chunk.

You know just finishing up with Christmas we all know that the joy is in the anticipation, not the completion. When the last present is unwrapped it is a bit of a downer. Not that I intend to go slow really, just intend to savor the moment.
 
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In fact my intentions are to keep a complete record of costs and new parts used etc.

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not a good idea...you dont really want to know ...do you?


mark
 
Very true Mark, if you know how much a car costs to restore/rebuild, you might decide it is too risky to drive everyday.
I enjoy working on the car, but I'm always anxious to see how things are improved and start planning the next project.
 
Oh, mine will not be to drive everyday. I have a truck for that. It will only be for nice days....... Hmm, when you have a Bugeye everyday is a nice day.
 
Never keep a record of all the costs. It's much cheaper to "remember" some years later with no records /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
As for the bolts, 10/32, 1/4x28 5/16x24 3/8x24
Buy boxes of 100 from any hardware store (not Home Defect) or bolt supply. $50 worth of nuts and bolts will restore 2 Sprites easy. 3/4" stainless on the 10/32s maybe a box of stainless and plated on the 1/4 x 28s since they are used the most, again 3/4" long for the most part or a box of 3/4" SS and 1" plated. Get at least 1" long plated grade 5 5/16x24 and 1.25-1.5" grade 5 plated 3/8x24.
Anything else is 2-4 bolts only and easily picked up at the hardware store. Do watch specialty bolts like the caliper bolts, reuse the old ones. Get boxes of washers (SAE) and nuts for all the bolts. Note, on the 10/32s, get pan head stainless philips drive, not bolts.
 
Looks like one heck of a good start. Still a question or so, see below.

Bugeye Bolts

10/32 Box SS, Box plated, ¾ “ pan head, Phillips drive

ÂĽX28 Box SS, Box plated, bolts both 3/4 and 1 inch lengths.

5/16X24 Grade 5, 1 inch long bolts

3/8X24 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 long, grade 5, plated bolts

Washers and nuts, for all bolts.


Three questions:

1. Assume plated is Chrome plated? Why not use all SS?

2. Pan heads all thread, how about others?

3. 3/8X24 box of each SS? Or can I use either length mostly?

Comments please.
 
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