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Apr 2, 2017 | 07:18 PM

Jafo56

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Nutz and boltz

Ok I just want a quick survey....I'm getting ready to assemble my 49 f-4..... do I use stainless hardware or the grade 8 "gold" stuff..??....... I can buy it by the pound out here in farm country so I'm not worried about the price

Apr 2, 2017 | 07:20 PM

mtflat

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I think I just used grade 5 by the pound when I put mine back together, but that was 16 years ago....

Apr 2, 2017 | 08:59 PM

ranger pat

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I would not use stainless unless you want the polished stainless look. Stainless fasteners have to have anti-sieze compound applied or they can not be removed without breaking the bolt.

Apr 3, 2017 | 07:05 AM

fordf348

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Hey Joe, Dutch-way hardware behind the Market and restaurant, on 41, has a large assortment of nutz and boltz

Ed
near Philadelphia

Apr 3, 2017 | 07:23 AM

GreatNorthWoods

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Living in the rust belt I used stainless fasteners everywhere I could...

Apr 5, 2017 | 05:35 PM

petemcl

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Most stainless steel fasteners are softer. Make sure that you use anti-seize lubricant on every SS bolt. If the gall and seize you have to cut them off. https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-i...d-galling.aspx