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General Discussion => Q & A => Topic started by: 35chevcoupe on December 28, 2016, 07:45:34 PM

Title: frame to body bolts
Post by: 35chevcoupe on December 28, 2016, 07:45:34 PM

Does anyone know if or where to get the body mount bolts ?
I took the bolts out to get ready to lift the body off and the back 4 bolts are in pretty bad shape .  looking for the correct bolts .

Title: Re: frame to body bolts
Post by: Weldar on December 28, 2016, 09:10:42 PM

I bought a bushing kit from Inline Tube a couple years back. If I remember correctly the bolts were very close to original. Search the site for additional information in regards to the bushings themselves.

Dwaine

Title: Re: frame to body bolts
Post by: cwmcobra on December 28, 2016, 10:34:35 PM

Hi John,

AMK has them.  I haven't confirmed that they are absolutely correct, but if not, they must be real close.  Page 29 in their catalog, PN B-11629 for two bolts @ $5 or PN B-11630 for six bolts @ $12.  These are 7/16-14 x 2 5/8.

www.amkproducts.com (http://www.amkproducts.com)

If you want absolute originals, I might be able to harvest a few from my parts car.  If interested, let me know and I'll crawl under there before the snow comes again.  If I can get them loose, you can have them.

Chuck

Title: Re: frame to body bolts
Post by: WkillGS on December 28, 2016, 11:03:23 PM

Ground Up, www.396.com (http://www.396.com)    has a decent bolt kit. They won't have the correct head markings or pointed ends, but they do have flanged bolt heads like the originals. Only $21.95 for the convertible set (required for a Buick coupe, hardtop, or conv).
http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/BHP-1645.html (http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/BHP-1645.html)
The complete body mount/bolt kits are a good value as well. $62 for mounts and bolts, presently on sale:
http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/DCC-1515.html (http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/DCC-1515.html)

I've heard the Inline tube sets are nice too. $28 for the 20 pc bolt/washer set.

AMK would have the closest to originals. It's your call if they're worth the extra money for something that is near impossible to see.

Title: Re: frame to body bolts
Post by: dsags on December 29, 2016, 05:55:30 AM

Another source is Ames Performance - the GTO folks. Their part number S382BG has 14 flanged head pointy end bolts and washers for $65.

 https://secure.amesperf.com/qilan/Detail_Web?part_num=S382BG&order_number_e=NDIzNDgxNw%3D%3D%0A&web_access=Y

Dan

Title: Re: frame to body bolts
Post by: 35chevcoupe on December 29, 2016, 09:51:01 AM

Thanks guys for the input .   I think i,ll give the ones from ames a try .
Like Walt said , they are pretty hard to see and the ones in the worst shape were the ones behind the wheel .