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Well, I've popped up again /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif and progress on the MGB is going along smoothly. I finally got the Body in the carport, and started priming and Wetsanding it. Before i put in the engine/tranny, I need to get the front clip on, and the wheels on it. Now, ive got Lindsay porter's book, the haynes manual, and the chiltons manual, but I thought this would be good "bonding" time /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif and it would be easier to get peoples opinions on this. Now, I cant find the bolts for it, they are missing in action. What size bolts would I need and can I just pick them up at any Lowes/Home Depot?auto Store, or do I have to order these buggers? Thanks for all your help guys, and i will have pics up ASAP /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
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aeronca65t
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It's hard to generalize about bolt size, but many of the body and fender bolts used to put these cars together are standard SAE 1/4-28 (1/4 inch-fine) thread size that are 3/4" or 1" long. These are readily available in the stores you mention. To minimize rusting, I would use plated bolts, nuts and washers. Stainless steel hardware would be even nicer, but obviously, more expensive.
Other common nuts/bolts on these cars are also mostly SAE fine thread (5/16-fine, 3/8-fine and so forth).
Other common nuts/bolts on these cars are also mostly SAE fine thread (5/16-fine, 3/8-fine and so forth).
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It looks like thats what i need, to hold the cross-member to the frame, or is there something i can get at a store around here, without having to order it. Im kinda on a 2 week plan to get the front clip on, then the engine a week later.
It looks like thats what i need, to hold the cross-member to the frame, or is there something i can get at a store around here, without having to order it. Im kinda on a 2 week plan to get the front clip on, then the engine a week later.