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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

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.

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

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...

A lot of the early squaretops did have clutch-head screws, especially LaCrosse, & little Vendo VH56's.

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.
Creighton
 

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

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!   8)    )

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

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.

Found them!  :blush:   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!  :upside:   & never throw out old AUVEECo Automotive hardware catalogs. :laugh:

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.

Thanks!
Creighton

Don't forget that 2-cylinder John Deere tractors use clutch head bolts also. They are readily available also.

Quick question for JohnieG  & Chris
Are these Screws that you found Stainless steel ? :smile:

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.

If your old ones are not torn up, you could also get them re-zinced at a local plating shop.