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Old 04-09-2023, 06:25 PM
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I’m restoring a 1940 sports coupe I cannot identify the bolts and clips that hold the fenders on they have a 5/16 hex head x3/4” long about diameter of a # 12 sheet metal screw but different pitch any help and ideas of where to source Thanks

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Maybe AMK or McMaster Carr lists something for your car.

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Old 04-09-2023, 10:14 PM
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Do you have the factory shop manual for the car? It may have some illustrations that will help.

You could try https://www.clipsandfasteners.com to see if there's some modern clip that will work.

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Old 04-10-2023, 08:10 PM
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Manual ordered and Chevy of the 40s car catalog I look at clips and fasteners thanks

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Mr Gs is another source;

https://mrgusa.com

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Restoration Specialties is a place to try.

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Thanks still looking

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