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Vanspeed · 03-14-2012, 08:43 PM

I ordered a top wood bolt kit for my 29 CCPU and I have to say, only about half of the hardware matches the original hardware. Is it that hard to sell a correct bolt kit? Is there anybody out there making correct size bolt kits?

SteveB31 · 03-14-2012, 08:49 PM

the list for all the bolts needed is in the Green Les Andrews book.

criswellnk · 03-14-2012, 09:47 PM

Try giving Roy Nacewicz a call or send him an e-mail through his website at fordbolts.com He is not too far South of you, located in Carleton. I don't know if he has a kit that you are looking for, but he is the one that I would try. I have bought from him in the past and couldn't be happier with the product.

Aerocraft · 03-15-2012, 08:27 AM

This may be overkill, but I enjoy going through buckets of rusty Model A hardware at swap meets. It is amazing what you can find. The fine thread carriage bolts are an example. I then refinish the hardware to match original specs. Gar Williams

pat in Santa Cruz · 03-15-2012, 08:35 AM

I recently got a top and cab bolt kit for a30 pickup from a well known source with a good reputation. Many of the bolts were the length of the hole they were intended to fit, but too short to install a nut and washer. Someone in the packaging department of whomever makes up these kits does not know how to measure the length of a bolt. I returned it. The only way they know somethings wrong is if you point it out to the boss.

Big John · 03-15-2012, 10:14 AM

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Vanspeed · 03-15-2012, 10:52 AM

The carriage bolts are 1/2 inch too long, the bolts at the front of the header are too short. I am going to try and save all that I can of the original hardware. Good thing the kit was only $7.00.

Steve Plucker · 03-15-2012, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanspeed

The carriage bolts are 1/2 inch too long, the bolts at the front of the header are too short. I am going to try and save all that I can of the original hardware. Good thing the kit was only $7.00.

I hope you return it and inform them of the wrong bolts...who was it by the way?

Get their name out there so others will be aware of the fact.

Maybe they will get their act together.

Thanks.

Pluck

b ramsey · 03-15-2012, 01:13 PM

ive had the same problem with bolt kits from snyders. not long enough. also had some spring center bolts from them. while putting the front spring together, the nut stripped and the whole thing popped apart. hardware should not be a mystery.

Popeye31 · 03-15-2012, 09:25 PM

if the home depot doesn't have it I go to a place by my house called best nuts and bolts. if they don't have it they can order it. but havent had to order anything yet.

Vanspeed · 03-16-2012, 10:53 AM

Yeah the kit was from Snyders.

theHIGHLANDER · 03-16-2012, 02:39 PM

I'd let them know as well. Being in Waterford, isn't there a good ol fashioned wood floor harware up there? I've often gone to Grand Hardware in Southgate for "good stuff", and also, Duke's Hardware in Dearborn. Both are genuine hardwares we all love. Sometimes Krytskeys (sp?) in Waltz has good stuff too.

03-14-2012, 08:43 PM	#1
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,385	Bolt kit is not even close? I ordered a top wood bolt kit for my 29 CCPU and I have to say, only about half of the hardware matches the original hardware. Is it that hard to sell a correct bolt kit? Is there anybody out there making correct size bolt kits? __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

03-14-2012, 08:49 PM	#2
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? the list for all the bolts needed is in the Green Les Andrews book.

03-14-2012, 09:47 PM	#3
criswellnk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 288	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? Try giving Roy Nacewicz a call or send him an e-mail through his website at fordbolts.com He is not too far South of you, located in Carleton. I don't know if he has a kit that you are looking for, but he is the one that I would try. I have bought from him in the past and couldn't be happier with the product. __________________ *"Son, there are two ways to do this, your way and the right way." Thanks dad.* Looking for a copy or reprint of 1932 A.E.A. Universal Catalog of Genuine Electrical Service Parts

03-15-2012, 08:27 AM	#4
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? This may be overkill, but I enjoy going through buckets of rusty Model A hardware at swap meets. It is amazing what you can find. The fine thread carriage bolts are an example. I then refinish the hardware to match original specs. Gar Williams

03-15-2012, 08:35 AM	#5
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? I recently got a top and cab bolt kit for a30 pickup from a well known source with a good reputation. Many of the bolts were the length of the hole they were intended to fit, but too short to install a nut and washer. Someone in the packaging department of whomever makes up these kits does not know how to measure the length of a bolt. I returned it. The only way they know somethings wrong is if you point it out to the boss.

03-15-2012, 10:14 AM	#6
Big John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Welcome to the world of repro parts...

03-15-2012, 10:52 AM	#7
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,385	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? The carriage bolts are 1/2 inch too long, the bolts at the front of the header are too short. I am going to try and save all that I can of the original hardware. Good thing the kit was only $7.00. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

03-15-2012, 01:13 PM	#9
b ramsey Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ramona, ca. Posts: 58	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? ive had the same problem with bolt kits from snyders. not long enough. also had some spring center bolts from them. while putting the front spring together, the nut stripped and the whole thing popped apart. hardware should not be a mystery.

03-15-2012, 09:25 PM	#10
Popeye31 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kenner LA Posts: 248	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? if the home depot doesn't have it I go to a place by my house called best nuts and bolts. if they don't have it they can order it. but havent had to order anything yet. __________________ Live your dreams

03-16-2012, 10:53 AM	#11
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,385	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? Yeah the kit was from Snyders. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

03-16-2012, 02:39 PM	#12
theHIGHLANDER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 492	Re: Bolt kit is not even close? I'd let them know as well. Being in Waterford, isn't there a good ol fashioned wood floor harware up there? I've often gone to Grand Hardware in Southgate for "good stuff", and also, Duke's Hardware in Dearborn. Both are genuine hardwares we all love. Sometimes Krytskeys (sp?) in Waltz has good stuff too.