1932 coupe windshield swing arm bolts

[jdpaxton]

I have ordered the windshield pivot arm bolt kit from 2 different venders and both are wrong. My windshield pivot arm bracket is screwed to the windshield and HAS a threaded tube nut attached for the swing arm pivot screw. (12-24 pitch). The Vintique kit has a tube nut included in case you are missing the original attached nut. The screw has the wrong diameter head. Way too small compared to what I believe is my original screw head diameter of 1/2". Research from the The 1932 Ford Book, vol 2, A-11-20, shows B-45467-A which is the same as mine. Also no luck from Natchez. Anyone have a source? The screw head is called a binder or binding head. Thank you

[TJ]

Call Michael Driskell at Third Gen Automotive. I have no idea who is "Natchez".

[DavidG]

Tom, Perhaps he is thinking of Roy Nacewicz (RIP).


As for the subject screws, they are carryover Model A items and Snyder's amongst others offer a replacement kit for $2.50. The heads of the screws are the same width as the originals, but have a slightly different profile. Only the super-observant would notice the difference assuming that they even know what the originals looked like..

[jdpaxton]

Yes Nacewicz which is Third Gen. The screw heads from the kit are too small and are very close to pulling thru the sliding arm pivot hole. Needs to be 1/2" dia. The wave washer helps but looks like the devil. Appreciate the input anyway.

[DavidG]

Anyway? I've provided you with a source for the screws of the correct diameter.

[Lawson Cox]

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Originally Posted by TJ

Call Michael Driskell at Third Gen Automotive. I have no idea who is "Natchez".

Roy Nacewicz had a side business of furnishing (mostly) correct nuts/bolts/screws for early Fords. He had this business for many years, and was a great fellow, but he unfortunately passed away several years back. Michael Driskell of 3rd Generation bought his business and is now producing all the stuff Roy produced, and more.

I hope this helps.

Lawson

[TJ]

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Roy Nacewicz had a side business of furnishing (mostly) correct nuts/bolts/screws for early Fords. He had this business for many years, and was a great fellow, but he unfortunately passed away several years back. Michael Driskell of 3rd Generation bought his business and is now producing all the stuff Roy produced, and more.

I hope this helps.

Lawson

I am aware that Michael bought Roy's business. There's no one called "Natchez"

[DavidG]

Other than a city in Mississippi.

[TJ]

Yep, named after the famous Indian tribe.

[tubman]

Originally Posted by DavidG

Anyway? I've provided you with a source for the screws of the correct diameter.

"Junior Member".

It figures.

[jdpaxton]

David I am sorry for offending you by thanking you for trying to help.

[DavidG]

Choice of words to do so says it all. A simple thanks or thank you without qualifiers keeps one in the safe zone.

[19ED30]

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[19ED30]

Originally Posted by jdpaxton

I have ordered the windshield pivot arm bolt kit from 2 different venders and both are wrong. My windshield pivot arm bracket is screwed to the windshield and HAS a threaded tube nut attached for the swing arm pivot screw. (12-24 pitch). The Vintique kit has a tube nut included in case you are missing the original attached nut. The screw has the wrong diameter head. Way too small compared to what I believe is my original screw head diameter of 1/2". Research from the The 1932 Ford Book, vol 2, A-11-20, shows B-45467-A which is the same as mine. Also no luck from Natchez. Anyone have a source? The screw head is called a binder or binding head. Thank you

David wrote this 2 vol book

[deuce lover]

Originally Posted by jdpaxton

I have ordered the windshield pivot arm bolt kit from 2 different venders and both are wrong. My windshield pivot arm bracket is screwed to the windshield and HAS a threaded tube nut attached for the swing arm pivot screw. (12-24 pitch). The Vintique kit has a tube nut included in case you are missing the original attached nut. The screw has the wrong diameter head. Way too small compared to what I believe is my original screw head diameter of 1/2". Research from the The 1932 Ford Book, vol 2, A-11-20, shows B-45467-A which is the same as mine. Also no luck from Natchez. Anyone have a source? The screw head is called a binder or binding head. Thank you

Like this one? 12X24 X1/2", 1/2" head

[DavidG]

Yes, except that the available replacements are slightly thicker at the outer edges of the head. The difference would not be noticed by most unless the original and replacement were viewed side by side.

[BoxCar Tom]

Dave, This sounds exactly like our conversation at Hershey. Tom

[DavidG]

Tom,


You're right!