The best place I have found for Grade 5 stuff is discount tractor and
farm stores like Quality Farm and Fleet, Tractor Supply, Central Tractor
Supply.
I ussually can buy grade 5 stuff up to 1" diameter and 6 inches or so
long for about $1/pound. Beats the heck out of Pep boys.
Dave Cole
On 18 Jun 1999 21:46:03 -0500 James Burrill <jburrill@dttus.com> writes:
>
>
> Hi List,
>
> Here is a question that is pretty basic...
>
> Where can I buy the grade 5 nuts, bolts, and other larger
>hardware?
>
> I'm talking the size that makes the PEP Boys' sales associates
>shudder
> when you ask if they have any!!
>
> And the old guy at the NAPA dealer says "Ayup!....used to carry
>these
> 30 years ago before all those damn compacts started bein'
>imported!
>
> Also, I have some bolts that have a 3/4 round head with a
>mohungus
> straight slot cut in.
>
> I also need some rather large flat head coarse thread bolts....
>
> C'mon guys! You know the drill!
>
> Are there some companies that you can give me the address/phone
>number
> that could sell me a couple of hundred of this kind of hardware??
>
> I hesitate to mention that some of my requirements are Whitworth
> thread. (I am working on my Mk1 Bren Carrier)
>
> I am also looking for a source of iron rivets to use on the
>carrier
> side armour.
>
> And while I am at it, a Tecelmite grease gun fitting.
>
>
> Thanks all!
>
> Cheers,
> Jim
>
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