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Title: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: 6262 on June 10, 2019, 02:48:26 PM
I need the screw on the left for the fuel tank of a '62 convertible. Scale is in cm, sorry.
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: Big Fins on June 10, 2019, 03:01:57 PM
I would imagine that you could purchase a 'J' bolt at just about any hardware store if you are located within the U.S..
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: 6262 on June 10, 2019, 03:17:11 PM
Quote from: Big Fins on June 10, 2019, 03:01:57 PM
I would imagine that you could purchase a 'J' bolt at just about any hardware store if you are located within the U.S..

I am not. This is a standard item?
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: Big Fins on June 10, 2019, 03:22:43 PM
It is an item found at just about any hardware store or home center. Price depends on the size and material that it's made from. If you really need authenticity, that's different, but who is going to lay on the ground looking for fuel tank strap hangers to be correct?
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: 6262 on June 10, 2019, 03:48:24 PM
Thank you... I did not know that these are standard items and was not aware of the term "J-bolt".

These should be the same, right?

https://www.boltdepot.com/J-Bolts_w__nuts_Zinc_plated_steel.aspx
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: Big Fins on June 10, 2019, 04:07:40 PM
Yes sir. That is correct.
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: 6262 on June 10, 2019, 04:22:25 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: The Tassie Devil(le) on June 10, 2019, 07:13:52 PM
I would just get a long bolt and heat up the shaft and bend the end over into the required shape.

Bruce. >:D
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: 6262 on June 11, 2019, 01:38:27 AM
A previous owner of the car had the very same idea but now it is time to go with the correct item  >:D
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: The Tassie Devil(le) on June 11, 2019, 02:00:50 AM
Using Booker Rod is just not right.

I would use a long Tensile bolt from my stash and bend it using Oxy/Acetylene as a heating source.

If you can't find the right one, I will make you one.

Bruce. >:D
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: russ austin on June 11, 2019, 07:23:28 AM
I have the correct bolt.  Send me an email;  russ85747@hotmail.com
Title: Re: 1962 Fuel Tank Screw
Post by: 6262 on June 11, 2019, 01:10:44 PM
Email sent.