Stainless is even nicer as they always look new no matter how old or long
they are on the car. My 22 YO bolts and nuts still look new :)
If you are anal retentive you can sand the markings off and then polish them
and the bolts look like chrome.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>
To: <Geegc@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: Replacement bolts
> I like the grade 8 bolts that Dorman Products makes. They are high quality
> with a tough "Gold Cad" finish. I get them at my local Auto parts counter
> (Not Pep Boys, Kragen or AutoZone, But regular old Joes Auto Parts type
> places) With my Late model, I used quite a few 5/16 NF, so I bought a
> complete box as well as Split-locks and Flat washers. I also bought 1/4 NF
> and both washers. I know, It's overkill to have Grade 8's holding the
horns,
> radiator brackets, motor mounts, Oil pressure bracket, Battery bracket and
> all those body/frame fixtures that stayed SAE, But I love new hardware!
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Geegc@aol.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 9:34 PM
> Subject: Replacement bolts
>
>
> As I have been taking parts off the 1966 1600, I have noticed that many of
> the bolts are rusted, or corroded or worn. Any reason not to use the cad
> colored or stainless steel bolts of the same size I can get at the local
> hardware or marine parts store (SAE parts on the "66), or are automotive
> grade bolts different?
>
> Gary C
> red one
> black one
>
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