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smittykid · 11-08-2015, 03:55 PM

I'm in the process of installing a temp gauge in the 29 Coupe. I bought the gauge bracket that uses the 2 mounting screws on the bottom of the dash panel. One of the srews is missing. What size are these screws? Are they available at the corner hardware store or am I going to have to go with a vendor? Thanks, Smitty

Larry Jenkins · 11-08-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by smittykid

I'm in the process of installing a temp gauge in the 29 Coupe. I bought the gauge bracket that uses the 2 mounting screws on the bottom of the dash panel. One of the srews is missing. What size are these screws? Are they available at the corner hardware store or am I going to have to go with a vendor? Thanks, Smitty

Take the good screw to Ace Hardware or Menards. One of them will have it. Try and get 2 stainless steel screws. They polish up real nice.

Don't the parts catalogs tell you what screws to use on your dash?

Larry

Bob C · 11-08-2015, 04:14 PM

Bratton's shows 10-32

Bob

Jeff/Illinois · 11-08-2015, 04:17 PM

Smitty, it's been my experience that the two bottom dash screw holes on the '28-mid'30 style dash, if it's a repop. don't want to line up very well. At best you can get maybe one screw in. Probably why you are missing one of them.

smittykid · 11-08-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Smitty, it's been my experience that the two bottom dash screw holes on the '28-mid'30 style dash, if it's a repop. don't want to line up very well. At best you can get maybe one screw in. Probably why you are missing one of them.

I thought about that. I took the one bottom one out and had to loosen the top 2 screws to get it in the other hole. I'll take it to the hardware store tomorrow and check and see what they have. Thanks, guys!

Larry Jenkins · 11-08-2015, 08:03 PM

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SeaSlugs · 11-08-2015, 09:51 PM

Yea ace hardware is going to be your friend for finding odd stuff, they have a nice selection of flathead screws. On a complete side note they recently stock a cabinet of oddball thread gun screws if anyones lookin haha

Del in NE Ohio · 11-09-2015, 07:41 AM

Those screws are 12/24 Oval Head slotted machine screws.

C26Pinelake · 11-09-2015, 10:24 AM

I am sure someone on the site has a spare and will mail it to you gratis! Wayne

Y-Blockhead · 11-09-2015, 09:29 PM

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Larry Jenkins · 11-09-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I have a hard time finding Oval head SLOTTED screws around here. I get them from McMaster-Carr. Unfortunately you have to buy them in BULK. Share with your friends

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Snyder's offers a complete set of slotted, oval dash screws. Part Number 15.

8 chrome plated screws for $1.25 plus shipping.

Larry

11-08-2015, 03:55 PM	#1
smittykid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NW Pa./Sc. Posts: 252	What size is this screw? I'm in the process of installing a temp gauge in the 29 Coupe. I bought the gauge bracket that uses the 2 mounting screws on the bottom of the dash panel. One of the srews is missing. What size are these screws? Are they available at the corner hardware store or am I going to have to go with a vendor? Thanks, Smitty

11-08-2015, 04:14 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,358	Re: What size is this screw? Bratton's shows 10-32 Bob

11-08-2015, 04:17 PM	#4
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,973	Re: What size is this screw? Smitty, it's been my experience that the two bottom dash screw holes on the '28-mid'30 style dash, if it's a repop. don't want to line up very well. At best you can get maybe one screw in. Probably why you are missing one of them.

11-08-2015, 08:03 PM	#6
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11-08-2015, 09:51 PM	#7
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: What size is this screw? Yea ace hardware is going to be your friend for finding odd stuff, they have a nice selection of flathead screws. On a complete side note they recently stock a cabinet of oddball thread gun screws if anyones lookin haha __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

11-09-2015, 07:41 AM	#8
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 467	Re: What size is this screw? Those screws are 12/24 Oval Head slotted machine screws.

11-09-2015, 10:24 AM	#9
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11-09-2015, 09:29 PM	#10
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,641	Re: What size is this screw? I have a hard time finding Oval head SLOTTED screws around here. I get them from McMaster-Carr. Unfortunately you have to buy them in BULK. Share with your friends http://www.mcmaster.com/#oval-head-m...screws/=zqqi77