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« on: March 16, 2008, 04:46:13 am » |
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Does anybody know wher I can get 12 or so 5/32" Clutch headscrews for a VMC56 Flat top? I want to keep the machine original and not use PHillips heads Appreciate any help  Thanks RT |
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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2008, 05:10:16 am » |
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You can do what you want but changing the screws in a square top will not change value. I always throw all of the original hardware away and replace with stainless.
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« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2008, 05:56:47 am » |
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Thanks Ioman4ec, unfortunetly in Australia we are all metric,metric ,metric! everything is MM not " I'd still rather find some imperial parts if I could ) Cheers RT |
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« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2008, 08:59:13 am » |
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Metric wouldn't matter.. I do the same as Loman4ec.. They are just a sheet metal screw. Metric or Imperial isn't going to matter. Locate some stainless sheet metal screws and replace. I don't remember any of my square tops having clutch screws anyway...
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« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2008, 07:53:17 pm » |
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A lot of the early squaretops did have clutch-head screws, especially LaCrosse, & little Vendo VH56's.
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001...  Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2008, 08:18:31 pm » |
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A friend from model rocket's is a screw and bolt dealer. He searched and clutch head is not to be found. Discountinued 10 years ago. Torx or allen is the next best match. Sorry.
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Pat Pixley
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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2008, 08:20:08 pm » |
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Sorry! I'm with the rest of the guy's on this I replace all my screws on the machine I restore with phillip head screws and some part even with socket button head screws and chrome nuts & bolts. Here is a site you may want to check out and drop them a line maybe they can help http://www.boltdepot.com/Default.aspx |
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johnieG
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2008, 08:46:12 pm » |
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Hello, sorry I'm late to the discussion, Actually A Hot tip for locating Clutch-headed sheetmetal screws are automotive restoration suppliers! especially Pre-60's Chevrolet Corvette suppliers. the only glitch is, you are stuck with what they got. If I have time tommorow on my daily service calls with ATT, I'll swing by my local shop & show you a few examples of what they have to offer, (ya gotta dig for the gold sometimes!  ) |
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« Last Edit: March 17, 2008, 08:48:17 pm by johnieG »
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001... Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2008, 09:16:49 pm » |
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Hey JohnieG, thanks for going out of your way for me! I think going for old clutch head screws may seem a bit crazy to some folks, but the machine is so nice i'd just like to keep it the way it was made (screws and all) RT |
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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2008, 11:06:27 pm » |
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I agree with the other posts... screws will not make or break the machine... as long as they are new and shiney.. or if you want that original used look , rust em up a bit?
but to each their own... so when it comes down it to ...do what you like.
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johnieG
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« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2008, 07:44:02 pm » |
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Found them!  same as the headlamp screw set for a 1956-1962 Corvette. these are #8/clutch head screws aprox 1/2" long. they are (were) used for attaching the headlamp bucket to the body of the 'Vette. I found them locally for about $12.00/U.S.D for a set of 16 pieces (screws) zinc coated steel. just gotta do a little digging!  & never throw out old AUVEECo Automotive hardware catalogs.  |
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001... Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2008, 08:08:56 pm » |
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Great Work! Do you have contact information? I'd take 2 sets. Maybe a group buy if others are interested?
Have always been a fan of when possible keep it orginal.
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Creighton
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« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2008, 06:26:36 am » |
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Don't forget that 2-cylinder John Deere tractors use clutch head bolts also. They are readily available also.
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« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2008, 06:06:09 pm » |
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Quick question for JohnieG & Chris Are these Screws that you found Stainless steel ?  |
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« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2008, 07:31:36 pm » |
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The John Deere ones would not be, but if you look around on some antique tractor sites it would not surprise me to finds a supplier for them. Most of the body and light bolts on JD's were clutch head style bolts. I know that my A's, 60 and 40 all have them.
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« Reply #15 on: March 21, 2008, 08:57:41 pm » |
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Quick question for JohnieG & Chris Are these Screws that you found Stainless steel ? I found them locally for about $12.00/U.S.D for a set of 16 pieces (screws) zinc coated steel.
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« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2008, 09:24:07 pm » |
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If your old ones are not torn up, you could also get them re-zinced at a local plating shop.
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