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Feb 20, 2016 | 03:40 AM

F100 wannabe

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Window regulator screw

I'm talking about the flat head screw that hold the window regulator and door handle to the door inside the cab.
Anyone know if they are reproduced?

They seem to be an odd size and can't find any that will fit.

Just had the cab painted and the screws are the old colour. Thought about painting them but they'd just scratch as soon as I put he screwdriver in to tighten.

Feb 20, 2016 | 09:13 AM

resonateur

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They are #12-24 x 3/8, flat head phillips screws. You can find them at a fastener warehouse or online, should be no problem. The won't have the dished head like the originals but they'll look fine. Another solution that I've used is to hit the original ones with a wire brush on a grinder to give them a satin look, then paint clear on them after install, so they don't tarnish.

Feb 20, 2016 | 08:12 PM

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Thanks!

Don't have them on this side of the globe, so online it is.

Feb 21, 2016 | 06:38 PM

daveengelson

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As resonateur mentioned, fairly common screw, should be able to locate online, or local supplier. I have a few spare's but imagine the cost of international shipping would be extreme. I am not familiar whether Amazon offers international membership; is they do and card a carrying member, perhaps the cost of shipping would be less?? They do carry the 12-24 x 3/8 flat head screw in a variety of different flavors; zinc, brass, stainless, steel, etc. Anyhow, food for thought??

Feb 21, 2016 | 07:46 PM

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Thanks, Amazon was a great idea. Sadly I had to order 100!!!! But I have a few spares and shipping was virtually nothing with some additional toys I already had in the cart!