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1954 f-100 front fender bolt size??

Does anyone know the bolt specs for both the inner fender and outer fender bolts to attach body thanks
 
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I believe they are all 5/16 x 3/4. I 'd have to go out and look.
 
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Thanks.... Is it fine or coarse thread?
 
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stock is fine thread. the nut plates are usually toast and you can save money by just putting coarse bolts with nuts and washers on the backside.
 
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You can buy bolt kits, the bolts are 5/16 x 1" NF thread. Bolts are like originals but you can't get the original style nut so flat and lock washers and regular nuts are included. I purchased all mine from Midfifty.
 
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Thanks yeah just need bolt size because I'm going to go to ace hardware and buy all the bolts and nuts
 
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if using nuts, 3/4 length is perfect. Less thread hanging out backside uto rust and cause trouble later. An antisieze product is a wonderful thing to use if you live in a humid place.
 
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Ok fat fenders I need qty and spec for following bolts

1.inner fender to cab
2. Outer fender
3. Radiator support to frame
4. Air deflectors
5. Front valance
 
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These sizes aren't exactly stock, been awhile since I sold SS but I know these sizes will get you close for your ratrod style build. You'll go broke buying single bolts. If you can't buy by the pound, get a box of 100 where it makes sense. Get coarse thread stuff to save considerable money. Some carriage style bolts are generally used, but if the square holes are smoked you can use hex bolts for better result. If you don't use nutplates, the front clip has about 500 pieces of hardware.

Box of 100
Capscrew (hexhead bolt) 5/16- 3/4L
5/16 Flatwasher
5/16 lock washer
5/16 nut
1/4 flatwasher

You'll also need the following in smaller approximate QTY.
1/4 nut-12
1/4 lockwasher-12
1/4 bolt by 5/8 or 3/4L hex bolts-12
5/16 fender washer-12
5/16-1" Long bolts for a few places a 3/4 is tough to start=12.

Radiator SPT to frame will depend on how big the hole is after you clean up the rust Some 3/8 bolts usually suffice.

That will keep you busy. You'll figure out what else you need when you get it close. You'll have stuff left over for other parts of the truck.
 
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Awesome thanks
 
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Just remember that anywhere you may decide to leave a nut plate, it is going to be fine thread, and very likely need to be cleaned up with a fine tap first.
 
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Ok fatfenders front end is all done thanks to u. I need my next set of bolt info now lol. Need thread size an length for door hinge bolt to cab and to door thanks
 
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I used 5/16-24 x1" hex cap screws (bolts) with a flat washer and a little antisieze. This is a highly recommended spot for SS bolts, but fine threads are expensive bought in small QTY.

As it is a fine threaded bolt, you will want to be careful as there are pretty easy to strip during removal if they have not been removed for 50 years. Soak them down with penetrant, if they come out real stiff, lube them up some and work them in and out gradually lubing as you go. Chase them with a 5/16 -24 tap. If tragedy strikes and you blow out the threads. I have sold guys a bit longer bolts and you can use nuts and locks. Not your first choice but it works.
 
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Ok fat fenders i need bolt spec for attaching hood to hinges
 
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Almost all of it is a specialty fastener. Any F100 vendor will stock the shouldered bolts, wavy washers etc.
 


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