'40 Garnish screws

[V8 Bob]

I need a few #8 slotted oval head screws that are close to 1 1/4" long for the windshield garnish in my '40. The 1" screws I purchased from Roy Nacewicz years ago are marginal in a few locations. I found some 1 1/4" stainless oval heads from the hardware store that work fine, but the phillips heads are out of place. I sent an Email to Third Gen but so far no reply. No luck with McMaster-Carr. Would appreciate any leads. Thanks.
Merry Christmas.

[rich b]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Sheet-Met...EAAOSw6QpbTjNJ

This is what I used for garnish; ordered some 1", 1-1/4". along with some 1-1/2" for good measure. They polish up well.

[V8 Bob]

rich b,
Never thought to check with Ebay, or the internet! Figured these were specialized vintage automotive hardware. Thanks for the reply, and Merry Christmas!

[deuce_roadster]

Restoration Specialties has oval head slotted stainless screws you can polish.
Great people, I got all the slotted screws for my 40 wagon from them. They are in PA. Give them a call or look on line. Their catalog lists more then their online version so if you don't see what you want just ask.

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/

[51woodie]

Try the specialty bolts/screws trays at Home Depot or Lowes They both have quite a selection of all kinds of screws, bolts, nuts, clips, bushings, shims, rubber grommets etc.

[woodiewagon46]

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McMaster-Carr has any type and size oval head screw you could want.

[V8 Bob]

Thank you deuce and 51.


Woodiewagon46, McMaster-Carr is my normal go-to hardware store, but I could not find any slotted oval head sheet metal screws on-line. If you have, could you show me the info?

[Clem Clement]

When did Henry start with Philips screws? The were invented in1933. Caddy/LaSalle started using them in 1936 or so.

[hotrodart]

Originally Posted by rich b

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Sheet-Met...EAAOSw6QpbTjNJ

This is what I used for garnish; ordered some 1", 1-1/4". along with some 1-1/2" for good measure. They polish up well.

For $6.78 I hope you got at least 10 in the package, not just one!! Ouch!!

[rockfla]

I can sell you any size SS oval slot TypA tapping screws you want!! Email what you need and how many and I can fix you up!!! [email protected]. I will back in the office Monday.

[V8 Bob]

Thanks rockfla,
I'm not familiar with the description "type A tapping screw" so is that just a regular pointed sheet metal screw? I don't want to damage or enlarge the holes already in the body.

[F1 MIKE]

BOB when we did are 40 i went to the BOLT DEPOT .COM Slotted ovel tapping SS call to order.

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by V8 Bob

Thanks rockfla,
I'm not familiar with the description "type A tapping screw" so is that just a regular pointed sheet metal screw? I don't want to damage or enlarge the holes already in the body.

Yes, the “Typ A” is the “technical” term for the standard sheet metal screw!! They sizes are standard #6, 8 10 so you shouldnÂ’t have any issue with existing hole enlargement

[rich b]

Originally Posted by hotrodart

For $6.78 I hope you got at least 10 in the package, not just one!! Ouch!!

That's 50 screws for the money.

[flatmotor40]

I buy most all my screws and bolts for Bolt Depot.

[35fordtn]

Bob, I received your email and responded the next day. Since it was a Roy item I’d gladly send you some 1-1/8 and 1-1/4 long as many as you need free of charge, however we are closed until January 4th so it’ll be till then before I could ship them

[V8 Bob]

Michael, I found your Email and sent you and answer. I had mistakenly trashed it because I didn't recognize it. My Bad!



To everybody else, thank you for your input. Merry Christmas and much Happier New Year!

[19Fordy]

I recall Ace Hardware used to carry slotted sheet metal screws.

[Jacques1960]

Hamilton Marine offers extremely high quality fasteners in all shapes / sizes.

[V8 Bob]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

I recall Ace Hardware used to carry slotted sheet metal screws.

The slotted sheet metal screws in our local Ace are either flat or aluminum oval headed.