Looking for screw supply for M37B1
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Looking for screw supply for M37B1
I'm re-assembling an M37B1 and need to know if there's a source for bolts for attaching the front/rear fenders, splash shields, etc., instead of trying to salvage the corroded take off bolts. Or, do y'all just use common hardware store bolts? Thanks for any suggestions.
Re: Looking for screw supply for M37B1
Welcome Eugene!
I got all of my bumper bolts from Fastenal. Nothing special unless you're doing a Judge-worthy rig, then you'd have to find the correct washers, etc.
Gary
I got all of my bumper bolts from Fastenal. Nothing special unless you're doing a Judge-worthy rig, then you'd have to find the correct washers, etc.
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
Re: Looking for screw supply for M37B1
There are suppliers who carry some or all of the fasteners. It depends on what level of detail you want and you want to accomplish. Gary is correct about the judging aspect.
Original screws are readily and easily identifiable because of logos cast in the heads and, in some cases, the thickness and width of the original heads are larger than those in the local parts bin. The Ord 9 for the G-741 and other manuals are indispensable resources to ensure that your truck has the correct size and type of fasteners. You can get hard copies from Portrayal Press (which are great for the shop) or electronic versions on line.
If you're going for originality, try Midwest Military in Minnesota, Vintage Power Wagons in Iowa, or Great Lakes Flat Fenders in Wisconsin. There may be others. McMaster-Carr has a very good website and app with fast delivery, if you don't want originality, although I think they do have the square int-ext tooth lock washers.
Original screws are readily and easily identifiable because of logos cast in the heads and, in some cases, the thickness and width of the original heads are larger than those in the local parts bin. The Ord 9 for the G-741 and other manuals are indispensable resources to ensure that your truck has the correct size and type of fasteners. You can get hard copies from Portrayal Press (which are great for the shop) or electronic versions on line.
If you're going for originality, try Midwest Military in Minnesota, Vintage Power Wagons in Iowa, or Great Lakes Flat Fenders in Wisconsin. There may be others. McMaster-Carr has a very good website and app with fast delivery, if you don't want originality, although I think they do have the square int-ext tooth lock washers.
John Hedges
M37B1-Oct 19,1958, 1952 M37, 1945 WC 63, 1942 GTB
MVPA 17461
M37B1-Oct 19,1958, 1952 M37, 1945 WC 63, 1942 GTB
MVPA 17461
Re: Looking for screw supply for M37B1
The square washers are known as "Toothed Periphery Washers". A number of sizes are no longer in production.
I did find this reference, but have not tried to order anything from them:
https://www.wclco.com/lock-washers/toot ... k-washers/
At one point when I was searching, I found some listed at either McMaster Carr or Graingers (I forget which). They did not carry the size I was looking for.
I did find this reference, but have not tried to order anything from them:
https://www.wclco.com/lock-washers/toot ... k-washers/
At one point when I was searching, I found some listed at either McMaster Carr or Graingers (I forget which). They did not carry the size I was looking for.
1951 M37 "Brutus" w/Winch and 251 engine
Re: Looking for screw supply for M37B1
M Series used to sell buckets of take off bolts as they won't reuse the hardware. Good for judged restoration projects. Probably not for critical fasteners. You could give them a call.
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Re: Looking for screw supply for M37B1
Welcome to the site Eugene.
Give Gary a call, he had allot of original fasteners available that he has salvaged. I know that he had been getting some chromated also. https://greatlakesflatfenders.com/
Best Regards,
Bert
Give Gary a call, he had allot of original fasteners available that he has salvaged. I know that he had been getting some chromated also. https://greatlakesflatfenders.com/
Best Regards,
Bert