1954 f-100 front fender bolt size??
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These sizes aren't exactly stock, been awhile since I sold SS but I know these sizes will get you close for your ratrod style build. You'll go broke buying single bolts. If you can't buy by the pound, get a box of 100 where it makes sense. Get coarse thread stuff to save considerable money. Some carriage style bolts are generally used, but if the square holes are smoked you can use hex bolts for better result. If you don't use nutplates, the front clip has about 500 pieces of hardware.
Box of 100
Capscrew (hexhead bolt) 5/16- 3/4L
5/16 Flatwasher
5/16 lock washer
5/16 nut
1/4 flatwasher
You'll also need the following in smaller approximate QTY.
1/4 nut-12
1/4 lockwasher-12
1/4 bolt by 5/8 or 3/4L hex bolts-12
5/16 fender washer-12
5/16-1" Long bolts for a few places a 3/4 is tough to start=12.
Radiator SPT to frame will depend on how big the hole is after you clean up the rust Some 3/8 bolts usually suffice.
That will keep you busy. You'll figure out what else you need when you get it close. You'll have stuff left over for other parts of the truck.
Box of 100
Capscrew (hexhead bolt) 5/16- 3/4L
5/16 Flatwasher
5/16 lock washer
5/16 nut
1/4 flatwasher
You'll also need the following in smaller approximate QTY.
1/4 nut-12
1/4 lockwasher-12
1/4 bolt by 5/8 or 3/4L hex bolts-12
5/16 fender washer-12
5/16-1" Long bolts for a few places a 3/4 is tough to start=12.
Radiator SPT to frame will depend on how big the hole is after you clean up the rust Some 3/8 bolts usually suffice.
That will keep you busy. You'll figure out what else you need when you get it close. You'll have stuff left over for other parts of the truck.
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I used 5/16-24 x1" hex cap screws (bolts) with a flat washer and a little antisieze. This is a highly recommended spot for SS bolts, but fine threads are expensive bought in small QTY.
As it is a fine threaded bolt, you will want to be careful as there are pretty easy to strip during removal if they have not been removed for 50 years. Soak them down with penetrant, if they come out real stiff, lube them up some and work them in and out gradually lubing as you go. Chase them with a 5/16 -24 tap. If tragedy strikes and you blow out the threads. I have sold guys a bit longer bolts and you can use nuts and locks. Not your first choice but it works.
As it is a fine threaded bolt, you will want to be careful as there are pretty easy to strip during removal if they have not been removed for 50 years. Soak them down with penetrant, if they come out real stiff, lube them up some and work them in and out gradually lubing as you go. Chase them with a 5/16 -24 tap. If tragedy strikes and you blow out the threads. I have sold guys a bit longer bolts and you can use nuts and locks. Not your first choice but it works.
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