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Old 06-12-2019, 08:20 AM   #5
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Default Re: In search of correct Stainless Steel hardware

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Originally Posted by JSeery View Post
Keep in mind that as a general rule SS is weaker than the original bolts and more pron to break. I would be sure to check the torque values if you use SS.
JSerry, we have bantered about before on "strength" and "torque" questions before, has it ever actually been established just what strength the bolts were in these cars originally when they were built??? Not that much on these V8's could use something stronger than a standard Grade 2 bolt to do the job. I had always wanted to ask Roy Nacewicz what he had his fastener's manufactured to (as to grade) as I never did see any info pertaining to that??? Currently I use my lathe to "turn" the Grade markings & mill stamps off the heads of bolts in a pinch.
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