[FC] Cover bolts

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TiM,

They are not machine screw threads; The original screws resemble #12 or #14 (I don't remember which) sheet metal screws. 

I've used sheet metal screws on my rampside, the original screws are very scarce and may mysteriously disappear at Corvair functions.

Vern McIntosh
Bend, Oregon


----- Original Message -----
From: TiM M [mailto:mr_tim34@yahoo.com]
Sent: 10/24/2004 2:51:15 PM
To: corvanatics@corvair.org
Subject: [FC] Cover bolts

> Hi, I'm new to Corvairs and recently purchased a 1961
> Rampside. I'm having fun with it so far. The two rear
> covers came without any bolts holding them down. The
> front smaller cover takes 5/16 -18 bolts. The rear
> large cover appears to take a 1/4" bolt, but neither
> 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 bolts seem to fit any of the holes. I
> don't know if this is due to it sitting around with no
> bolts for who knows how long or what. I just wanted to
> be sure what the thread was before I got out the taps
> to clean things up.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> TiM
> 
> '61 electric Rampside
> 
> 
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