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k92
10-11-2005, 01:18 PM
Does anyone know of where I can get the correct bolts/nuts for the tie rod clamps for my 1970 Chevelle?
mrrec
10-12-2005, 06:18 PM
I don't believe you will find the correct bolt. There were several vendors, but the exact bolt in any configuration is not available to the best of my knowledge. Restore yours or scrounge some better used ones and restore them.
Dave
CamarosRus
10-12-2005, 08:01 PM
Dave, Myself and others are proponents of using Manganese Phosphate Chemical (sold by Vendor Palmetto Enterprises) to restore the ORIGINAL finish to bolts, nuts and other misc rods, brkts, etc.
Curious to hear your opinions on the subject......

FYI, I glassbead first and then sometimes wirewheel to remove glassbeaded profile and make smooth as new!!!!

Chuck Sharin
mrrec
10-12-2005, 10:01 PM
Chuck:
For phosphated stuff I agree 100%. Ditto on the wire wheel, too as it is a totally different appearance with the relatively rough beaded finish.

Incidentally, I found an excellent sub for real phosphatized finish for items that might be too large or difficult to "cook". It is available from Brownell's (.com?), a gun restoration supply outfit (they also sell the zinc phosphate solution). It is rattle can paint available in two different shades. Pretty darn good....
Dave
SS427
10-13-2005, 04:00 AM
These are just a few that I have taken off original unmolested 1970 Chevelles. They are from left to right, S B, S B C, W E F and the triangular design 5/16 x 18 x 1 1/2". Both AMK and Paragon have a very similar bolt with "S R C on the head instead of S B C. I doubt anyone would notice and if they did, they should be shot. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
k92
10-13-2005, 06:53 AM
Rick,My original bolts say R S C on them??????
SS427
10-13-2005, 07:07 AM
I thought maybe my original bolts just had sloppy castings on them but they all say S B C. I don't know. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
k92
10-13-2005, 07:13 AM
Page 9 of the AMK catalog part # b-12631 looks like my bolt.Yeah!!!! Their front stabilizer bar end link kit is exact to the originals too,the one I got from Ground Up was the wrong color, bolt was too long and 3/8 instead of 5/16.I am very happy with their products, all have been exact matches to my originals.