t-stag Posted August 28 Report Share Posted August 28 Hi All. I'm busy restoring all the parts to go back on my Vitesse MkII Convertible. The cleaned up chassis is away being welded and refabricated by an expert. What would you recommend with all the nuts, screws, washers and bolts (I know, an old joke): use again; buy new ones - some companies supply a complete kit; or replace with stainless steel - at a cost. Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted August 29 Report Share Posted August 29 (edited) Steve, The club shop sell these. I often think when grubbing around for the right bolt " I really should buy a big pack!" Re-using is OK except for critical stuff, surprisingly head nuts can be re-used several times, but not their washers. Doug Edited August 29 by dougbgt6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 29 Report Share Posted August 29 we will be selling a selection of bolts nuts for pennies at shuttleworth sept 8th all bolts 25p nuts 10p washers 5p head nuts 40p all new old stock Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 29 Report Share Posted August 29 Firstly: work out the most popular nut and bolt for your car. You may use plenty of 5/16, 3/8 and 7/16 but many of the kits come with large quantities of sizes that are never used at all. I know by experience! For many years now I've just gone to firms like Spalding Fasteners and bought a bag of 30 or even 50 UNF bolts in the most common size, with corresponding nuts and washers, and used those, and whilst it seems like a lot I've had to go back for more, repeatedly. It does save money in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFL Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 On 29/08/2024 at 09:45, Pete Lewis said: we will be selling a selection of bolts nuts for pennies at shuttleworth sept 8th all bolts 25p nuts 10p washers 5p head nuts 40p all new old stock Pete Pete Any 7/16" UNF Wheel Nuts among the ones for sale? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 sorry only 3/8 weeny capped ones got 7/16"unf Nuts but thats no help either Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMi Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 I use www.beal.org.uk for standard screws nuts and washers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFL Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: sorry only 3/8 weeny capped ones got 7/16"unf Nuts but thats no help either Pete Pete Ok, I was given a Tub full of Triumph Nuts/Bolts by a mate who used to own various Triumphs, so there may well be some second hand ones in there, I think I'll bite the bullet and get some new ones though. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-stag Posted September 2 Author Report Share Posted September 2 I have decided to use BZP (Bright Zinc Plate) fasteners as much more economic than stainless steel. Local supplier is Namrick in Hove, www.namrick.co.uk, for UNF and UNC fasteners. Seems sensible to replace all the fasteners as they are 55 years old! Just need to check that the new ones aren't manufactured in China. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 I've used nuts/bolts from Namrick for years and had no issues with quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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