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d_valentino
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I was going to contact this guy. Going to have him do my VIN plate and engine plate. On his web site at the bottom, he has hardware, not sure what all he makes. https://www.clarkespares.com/carparts.html
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Hey Simco,
I haven't really looked for or found a good hardware supplier in D/FW, but having spent a career in manufacturing (I left finding vendors to purchasing), I know that there are many.
I have both a rock tumbler and vibratory hopper from Harbor Freight that I use to clean my dirty (but original) hardware.
Here is a pic of some 65/66 Mustang stuff before and after a couple of hours in the rock tumbler with sand and water.
A couple more hours and they look like new. The vibratory works a little better.
Are you in the NTAHC ? Either way, we have a Tech Session on Saturday that you ought to come to.
All of the details are at www.ntahc.org, clik on Tech Sessions..
If you want details on the hardware issue or the NTAHC, my Email is at the bottom of the NTAHC web site.
Tim
I haven't really looked for or found a good hardware supplier in D/FW, but having spent a career in manufacturing (I left finding vendors to purchasing), I know that there are many.
I have both a rock tumbler and vibratory hopper from Harbor Freight that I use to clean my dirty (but original) hardware.
Here is a pic of some 65/66 Mustang stuff before and after a couple of hours in the rock tumbler with sand and water.
A couple more hours and they look like new. The vibratory works a little better.
Are you in the NTAHC ? Either way, we have a Tech Session on Saturday that you ought to come to.
All of the details are at www.ntahc.org, clik on Tech Sessions..
If you want details on the hardware issue or the NTAHC, my Email is at the bottom of the NTAHC web site.
Tim
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simco said:
Bolt Depot have supplied everything I've needed so far in my Lotus Europa TC renovation. You can buy small quantities, which is very appealing!
GregW
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You could try British Tools & Fasteners. They may be a supporting vendor for this forum still. If you get anything from them, mention you found out about them from the British Car Forum. 
Thank to those who replied. I have a tumbler. I probably need something more abrasive. Some other hardware is just missing. I just joined the NTAHC but I work SAT usually all day. Love to see some completed cars for reference. I am about ready to peel off the fenders and front cowl to start, but lack of good hardware and/or clean hardware slowed me down. Decided to attack seat tracks replacing all the studs, scrap of the paint, blah,blah,blah.Got to start some where and I don't see any elves to help out as always. Yet,I get to do it my way.
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The easiest way I found to clean my Healey hardware was to use an ultrasonic cleaner. I purchased one from Omegetronics (Link below), but there are many other vendors. Omegatronics has various "soaps" to use depending on what you need to remove. (Rust, oil and grease, dirt, paint, etc.) I have used mine to clean up larger parts as well.
Their website gives all of the details.
It also does a great job on jewelry if you need additional justification!
https://www.omegasonics.com/industrial/table_top.shtml
Duane Rhynard
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Their website gives all of the details.
It also does a great job on jewelry if you need additional justification!
https://www.omegasonics.com/industrial/table_top.shtml
Duane Rhynard
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d_valentino
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GregW said:You could try British Tools & Fasteners. They may be a supporting vendor for this forum still. If you get anything from them, mention you found out about them from the British Car Forum.
Greg, Maybe you can help. On this web site, I'm looking at the steel cheesehead screws. I'm replacing the ones on my Lucas horns for the hundred. I understand the lenth, but was does the OBA, 1BA, 2BA mean? Is that the thickness like 10, 12.
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d_valentino said:
BA = British Association.
BA is a standard for small machine screws which were used on wartime and just post war toys, electronics and cars. It is not Whitworth, and it is not British Standard Fine or Course.
this is likely the screw type used on your 100 lucas horns, I am guessing 2 BA cheeseheads (I'm guessing!).
If you have a mic you can check the daimeter of the screw from your horn then compare it to the stats here:
BA Thread specs
And then you will know what screw your horns need.
Alan
d_valentino
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I've learned something today. Thanks for the info Alan, I appreciate it, that helps. I'll post photos on the 100 Lucas Horns thread once they are done.
d_valentino
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For the BA screws, does the lower the number mean the thicker the screw? I tried the 2BA cheesehead screws for the Lucas Horns and they were too small. But before I try the 0BA screws I wanted to ask here as I have not received response to my e-mails from the people at British Tools & Fasteners.