'40 Garnish screws

V8 Bob

V8 Bob

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I need a few #8 slotted oval head screws that are close to 1 1/4" long for the windshield garnish in my '40. The 1" screws I purchased from Roy Nacewicz years ago are marginal in a few locations. I found some 1 1/4" stainless oval heads from the hardware store that work fine, but the phillips heads are out of place. I sent an Email to Third Gen but so far no reply. No luck with McMaster-Carr. Would appreciate any leads. Thanks.
Merry Christmas.
 
rich b,
Never thought to check with Ebay, or the internet! Figured these were specialized vintage automotive hardware. Thanks for the reply, and Merry Christmas!
 
Restoration Specialties has oval head slotted stainless screws you can polish.
Great people, I got all the slotted screws for my 40 wagon from them. They are in PA. Give them a call or look on line. Their catalog lists more then their online version so if you don't see what you want just ask.

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/
 
Try the specialty bolts/screws trays at Home Depot or Lowes They both have quite a selection of all kinds of screws, bolts, nuts, clips, bushings, shims, rubber grommets etc.
 
Thank you deuce and 51.


Woodiewagon46, McMaster-Carr is my normal go-to hardware store, but I could not find any slotted oval head sheet metal screws on-line. If you have, could you show me the info?
 
When did Henry start with Philips screws? The were invented in1933. Caddy/LaSalle started using them in 1936 or so.
 
Thanks rockfla,
I'm not familiar with the description "type A tapping screw" so is that just a regular pointed sheet metal screw? I don't want to damage or enlarge the holes already in the body.
 
V8 Bob said:
Thanks rockfla,
I'm not familiar with the description "type A tapping screw" so is that just a regular pointed sheet metal screw? I don't want to damage or enlarge the holes already in the body.
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Yes, the “Typ A” is the “technical” term for the standard sheet metal screw!! They sizes are standard #6, 8 10 so you shouldnÂ’t have any issue with existing hole enlargement
 
Bob, I received your email and responded the next day. Since it was a Roy item I’d gladly send you some 1-1/8 and 1-1/4 long as many as you need free of charge, however we are closed until January 4th so it’ll be till then before I could ship them
 
Michael, I found your Email and sent you and answer. I had mistakenly trashed it because I didn't recognize it. My Bad! :o



To everybody else, thank you for your input. Merry Christmas and much Happier New Year! :)
 
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