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mshmodela · 05-03-2014, 05:30 PM

The site fastenal.com, has great prices on all cotter pins needed by Model A's and them some...

machine girl · 05-03-2014, 05:43 PM

We buy a lot from Fastenal, they carry more than you would think, also if they don't have what you need, they will find it. only problem with special orders is extra charges,

CarlG · 05-03-2014, 08:17 PM

These aren't Fastenall pins, but this is what I did to make it super easy to find the correct pin:

TinCup · 05-03-2014, 08:33 PM

Ok so are you going to share? Might just be the best thing I saw all week.

mshmodela · 05-03-2014, 08:35 PM

CarlG,

I grabbed a few cotter pin at my local Lowes today... Gee some like 25 cents each ugh. So my idea is once my order arrives from fastenal.com is to copy your box... Yes, that's a complement on your fine cotter pin box!

CarlG · 05-03-2014, 10:36 PM

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I got the boxes at WalMart in the sporting goods department for around $5. I ordered the cotter pins from a commercial supplier, one that had all the correct sizes (Ford used a lot of in-between sizes), made the cover and chart on my computer using Word and Excel, then laminated them. I made up 10 sets, sold some, gave some away, and I think I have a couple left for who knows what.

I liked the boxes so well that I got about a dozen more and use them for all the other fasteners and electrical goodies. Cleaned up my work space really great!

TinCup · 05-03-2014, 10:41 PM

Did you save the cover and the size breakout? I have the boxes like you have but want to make one up for a door prize.

CarlG · 05-04-2014, 01:42 AM

They make good door prises, I've given a couple away that way.

Here's a PDF of both the front and back:

Cut them to about 10-1/2 x 6-1/4.
The box it fits is a Flambeau 4007
WalMart Sporting Goods Dept has the best price ~$5

The "MS" part numbers are there just in case you try getting the pins at an Aircraft Supply/Parts store.

cradlescyth · 05-04-2014, 05:22 AM

Thanks for sharing info and print outs!!!

ctlikon0712 · 05-04-2014, 05:55 AM

Yes, thanks CarlG!

BashawT · 05-04-2014, 07:41 AM

Thanks! Very cool!

spdway1 · 05-04-2014, 10:06 AM

Where can one get the "Correct" cotter pins for a point restoration?

TinCup · 05-04-2014, 10:13 AM

You sir are a peach!

aojo · 05-04-2014, 11:03 AM

exactly what every shop needs. this was a great idea.. thanks..

CarlG · 05-07-2014, 02:54 PM

Glad I could help, It was a fun project that I could do inside in the winter with 7' of snow in the yard!

PeteCruz2715 · 05-23-2014, 02:50 PM

Carl,
Great idea! I have a two car gargage that seems to have every nook and cranny filled (yet I keep buying stuff??) Anyway this is a great way to store the pins and have them "at the ready". Thank you so much for posting the pics and the templates for the inserts!

dave in australia · 05-23-2014, 07:03 PM

I noticed that they are all MS spec pins, specifically MS24665. The number after the dash is the size. With that info, you could also get them from an aviation supply, depending on who is cheaper.

Tiny · 08-31-2016, 09:49 AM

Carl
Thank you
I am going to make some of these up for club members

jax55 · 08-31-2016, 10:09 AM

CarlG, you are a wizard. Thanks for the idea and posting the cover sheets.
An excellent way to spend a cold afternoon IMO.

Glenn C. · 08-31-2016, 10:35 AM

Great idea Carl! Here we go shopping again. Something for my grand daughters to do, when they come to visit on the weekend.

Brubaker · 08-31-2016, 10:17 PM

Carl- A nice gesture indeed! Much appreciated. Bruce

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-01-2016, 02:23 PM

Saw a Guy with a HUGE cotter pin, on a GOLD chain, around his neck! I was AFRAID to ask him WHY?? "Maybe" he was a HEAVY duty equipment mechanic???
Bill Peoplewatcher

05-03-2014, 05:30 PM	#1
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Cotter pin site The site fastenal.com, has great prices on all cotter pins needed by Model A's and them some... __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

05-03-2014, 05:43 PM	#2
machine girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 422	Re: Cotter pin site We buy a lot from Fastenal, they carry more than you would think, also if they don't have what you need, they will find it. only problem with special orders is extra charges,

05-03-2014, 08:33 PM	#4
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Cotter pin site Ok so are you going to share? Might just be the best thing I saw all week. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

05-03-2014, 08:35 PM	#5
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Cotter pin site CarlG, I grabbed a few cotter pin at my local Lowes today... Gee some like 25 cents each ugh. So my idea is once my order arrives from fastenal.com is to copy your box... Yes, that's a complement on your fine cotter pin box! __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

05-03-2014, 10:36 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Cotter pin site Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I got the boxes at WalMart in the sporting goods department for around $5. I ordered the cotter pins from a commercial supplier, one that had all the correct sizes (Ford used a lot of in-between sizes), made the cover and chart on my computer using Word and Excel, then laminated them. I made up 10 sets, sold some, gave some away, and I think I have a couple left for who knows what. I liked the boxes so well that I got about a dozen more and use them for all the other fasteners and electrical goodies. Cleaned up my work space really great! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

05-03-2014, 10:41 PM	#7
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Cotter pin site Did you save the cover and the size breakout? I have the boxes like you have but want to make one up for a door prize. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

05-04-2014, 05:22 AM	#9
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Re: Cotter pin site Thanks for sharing info and print outs!!!

05-04-2014, 05:55 AM	#10
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Cotter pin site Yes, thanks CarlG! __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

05-04-2014, 07:41 AM	#11
BashawT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Pere, WI Posts: 290	Re: Cotter pin site Thanks! Very cool!

05-04-2014, 10:06 AM	#12
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,400	Re: Cotter pin site Where can one get the "Correct" cotter pins for a point restoration?

05-04-2014, 10:13 AM	#13
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Cotter pin site You sir are a peach! __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

05-04-2014, 11:03 AM	#14
aojo Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 41	Re: Cotter pin site exactly what every shop needs. this was a great idea.. thanks..

05-07-2014, 02:54 PM	#15
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Cotter pin site Glad I could help, It was a fun project that I could do inside in the winter with 7' of snow in the yard! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

05-23-2014, 02:50 PM	#16
PeteCruz2715 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 43	Re: Cotter pin site Carl, Great idea! I have a two car gargage that seems to have every nook and cranny filled (yet I keep buying stuff??) Anyway this is a great way to store the pins and have them "at the ready". Thank you so much for posting the pics and the templates for the inserts! __________________ Pete - Orange County Model A Ford Club "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford

05-23-2014, 07:03 PM	#17
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,175	Re: Cotter pin site I noticed that they are all MS spec pins, specifically MS24665. The number after the dash is the size. With that info, you could also get them from an aviation supply, depending on who is cheaper.

08-31-2016, 09:49 AM	#18
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Cotter pin site Carl Thank you I am going to make some of these up for club members __________________ Blackwall Panthers Nor Cal chapter

08-31-2016, 10:09 AM	#19
jax55 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca Posts: 329	Re: Cotter pin site CarlG, you are a wizard. Thanks for the idea and posting the cover sheets. An excellent way to spend a cold afternoon IMO.

08-31-2016, 10:35 AM	#20
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: Cotter pin site Great idea Carl! Here we go shopping again. Something for my grand daughters to do, when they come to visit on the weekend.

08-31-2016, 10:17 PM	#21
Brubaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 765	Re: Cotter pin site Carl- A nice gesture indeed! Much appreciated. Bruce

09-01-2016, 02:23 PM	#22
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Cotter pin site Saw a Guy with a HUGE cotter pin, on a GOLD chain, around his neck! I was AFRAID to ask him WHY?? "Maybe" he was a HEAVY duty equipment mechanic??? Bill Peoplewatcher __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"