My apologies to those who have already seen this on the Tigers List.
Hi,
There are three screw types in the door window apparatus that, while not
extremely rare, are not normally found at the neighborhood hardware
store. I've hunted down these screws in stainless and since I had to
buy quantities of 50 to get them I thought I'd offer three spare sets at
my cost to the list.
The Set includes:
12pcs. 1/4-28 x 1/2", PH, Phillips
(These are for the window regulator assembly to door mounting, not
pointed on end like originals)
4pcs. 1/4-28 x 3/8", PH, Slotted
(also for window regulator to door mounting, originals are 5/16" long)
6pcs. 10-32 x 3/8", Hex Head Screw
(these are for the bottom securement of the front and rear window
channels, no point on end like original, plain hex head)
2pcs. 7/32" x 1" countersink head mild steel solid rivets (see
description below)
The heads on the pan head screws are very close in appearance to the
originals while (as noted) the hex head screws heads are plain with no
markings like the originals have. I'm not sure anyone would care since
you can not see these screws once the doors are assembled.
After repurchase of one of the screw types I still have 4 spare sets
available. After these are gone that will definitely be it. I'm
offering them at my cost plus $1 shipping, total price per set is $5.25.
The 7/32 x 1" countersunk solid steel rivets suitable for attaching the
quadrant gear of the window regulator assembly to the window lifting
linkage. You will need these if you are rebuilding your window
regulators using Ricks kit. The originals are semi-tubular and these
are solid but they should work fine. The originals are also shorter
than 1" so you cut to fit.
Rivet Update: I have found that the countersink in Ricks replacement
gears don't quite match up to these rivets. Ricks countersinks need to
be deepened or the head of the rivet will interfere with the regulator
housing. I installed the rivets as part of my window regulator rebuild
Saturday. They worked pretty good. I was able to get a nice flattened
roundish head by starting with a rivet approximately 9/16" long. It
took about 5 heat applications and I used a medium sized ball peen
hammer to work the rivet head. Make sure the back of the rivet is well
supported. I used the flat side of the hammer to mushroom the rivet
(three reheats) and then the ball side to work the edges to give the
round finish (2 reheats).
If interested in the screw kit drop me a line at;
itswonderful@attbi.com
Frank
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