windshield bolts for ’76 SN
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Topic: windshield bolts for ’76 SN
Posted By: markb
Subject: windshield bolts for ’76 SN
Date Posted: November-06-2005 at 3:48pm
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Hi,
I have been attempting to reinstall my '76 windshield but as can be expected when dissaembled the 30 year old screws were in bad shape. Replacement of all will be necessary but I am wondering if this is going to be at all possible as I have no idea what I am asking for? Is there a common name for the type of fittings..they are a bolt with a flat end about 2.5inchs long. |
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Posted By: JEFF KOSTIS
Date Posted: November-06-2005 at 4:41pm
Ive never had my windshield off, but from taling a shot in the dark it souds like you are describing what is called a "elevator bolt" which can be obtained in stainless. Looks almost like a toilet flange bolt??  ------------- MUSTANG COUNTRY http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1074 - 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1093 - 1976 Mustang 17 |
Posted By: jameski
Date Posted: November-06-2005 at 6:31pm
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Those bolts are available from Taylormade. Here's a link:
http://www.boatcovers.cc/cgi-bin/catalog.pl?item_id=232 - "T" Bolt Hold-Downs Stock No. #9563 (6 per pack) ------------- current boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1977 - 94 Sport Nautique previous boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=601 - 78 Martinique |
Posted By: markb
Date Posted: November-07-2005 at 12:11am
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Thanks guys. I'll see if I can find them locally now I have a name for them. |
Posted By: Morto
Date Posted: November-09-2005 at 6:41am
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Hi, on this topic, can anyone tell me how to get the windscreen off our '82 Tique. We're nearly at the stage of painting the deck and it looks like it'll be a lot easier with that out of the way......
Thanks... |
Posted By: woodyelc
Date Posted: November-09-2005 at 9:21am
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REMOVE THE PLASTIC TRIM ON THE BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD WHICH IS COVERING THE SCREWS. START IN MIDDLE AND PULL OUT THE TRIM. ------------- woodyelc |
Posted By: markb
Date Posted: November-09-2005 at 4:30pm
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Looks like I'll be trying an alternative as you just can't buy them in Australia :-(
I might have to see how I will go with normal bolts and nuts. Anyone think of a good subst*tute? |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: November-09-2005 at 5:15pm
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Maybe get a standard stainless hex head bolt and grind the head down to look and fit like the original t bolts. Might take little time if you need a lot of them but not hard to do . Hold them with a pair of vise grips while grinding.
------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: markb
Date Posted: November-09-2005 at 7:40pm
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I think the only prob with this is that the T bolts have a much longer fitting on the T side of things.
I have placed roofing bolts in the slots without a worry but whether of not they can be tightened is the issue. |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: November-10-2005 at 5:58am
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If you have a welder make your own. A piece of threaded rod and weld a piece of barstock in the size you need on one end. Have never done it but I'm just trying to throw some ideas out to you. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: November-10-2005 at 8:17am
Hey mark, Not sure what roofing bolts are but it made me think of what we call a carriage bolt. Carriage bolts have a domed head with no slot or hex but have a square shank that is typically 1/4 inch down from the head. If you have a way to square off the holes in the windshield frame you could drop the carriage bolt through the hole and it will not turn as you tighten from below. You may still need to grind off the sides of the head so it will fit in the slotted frame.
------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: Bill336
Date Posted: November-10-2005 at 8:32am
| Why not just use machine bolts and have someone topside hold the bolt in place with a screwdriver while you put the washer and nut on from the bottom? Or see if someone here would buy the T-bolts and ship them to Australia? It just seems like we may be trying to over-engineer this when an easy solution is available... |