I'm looking for the 16 screws and j-nuts that attach the door access panels on my '66. Surely I can do better than $57 at LMC Truck!! Anyone know what size these might be?

 

I used ss screws from HF used my buffer and polished them up(screwed in a block of wood)the same with my dash screws sun visor and head liner

 

If they don't have to be factory, take a sample down to ACE Hardware, which is what I did. HF like schoo did would be cheaper, though.

 

I'd have to check at home but I know I bought my screws at ACE Hardware. The screws themselves are SS pan heads and think there are #10 at minimum. Didn't need the j nut as I wasn't missing any but just wanted new screws.

 

Jerry:
If you're not in a hurry, I have a set (used original) that I can send you for the price of postage. Otherwise most of your nut/bolt stores or hardware stores will have the J-nuts and sheet metal screws. You're welcome to my old ones, they just won't look as good as new hardware.

 

I bought my screws and "j" nuts at Lowes. They have some automotive fasteners on the hardware aisle.

 

Here's some info on the fastener sizes if it helps at all. Not a long read.


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-swb-help.html


.

 

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll check out Lowes and HF and see what I can come up with.

I had my unmolested panels painted and ready to go, but I found another set in the junk yard that had been cut for speakers. I grabbed them and working on modifying for 6x9's and map pockets. They're in the ugly stage now...









Has to clear the window arm







26 guage zinc coated.. doesn't weld worth a crap.

 

Check with Rick at Carolina Classics.He sells the kits for the panels.

Carolina Classics, Obsolete Ford Truck Parts, truck part, ford truck part, truck body parts, classic truck part, pickup truck part, old truck part, classic ford truck part, antique truck part, old ford truck part, auto truck part, ford truck restorat

 

Thanks. I couldn't find them on his website, but that's ok... resonateur was gracious enough to send me his old ones (THANKS Eric!). I measured the factory screws and they are bigger than #10, but smaller than #12.. interesting.

If I had to get the screws locally, I'd get #10 ss oval head screws and u-nuts.. available here at Lowes. The #12 screws would work fine, but I couldn't find the matching u-nuts anywhere.

 

Sorry,I should have told you.He has them,but you have to call him.He is a nice guy that will help you out.