Fasteners, Lower rockers, F & R pans Options

[Pat Garvey]

I have new fasteners for all these areas. They came from a "regular" here, and will work fine. But......

Other than the spring tabs, no parts are anything other than zinc coated.

It's been too long for me to remember, but were these fasteners ever "cad" plated, or did they just rust quickly?

I dunno!
Pat

[Pat Garvey]

Will do!

[Pat Garvey]

Will do!

So....
Here we have the rocker fasteners, as supplied by Uncle George (AA). I have no problems with them, other than the transluscent rivets, and would have a problem with them if more correct ones weren't available.

Most of AA's parts appear to be zinc coated, though a minor few appear to have "cad" plating. All in all, it's a good kit (my opinion). To the right you'll see examples of TOD914's custom made rivets, which are about as perfect as you can get. The white rivets are white for the early cars. The blacks ar black for the later cars. You guys really need to PM TOD914 about these, as I think he still has more of each.
Pat

Next, we'll view the AA F & R pan fastener kits.

[Pat Garvey]

Will do!

So....
Here we have the rocker fasteners, as supplied by Uncle George (AA). I have no problems with them, other than the transluscent rivets, and would have a problem with them if more correct ones weren't available.

Most of AA's parts appear to be zinc coated, though a minor few appear to have "cad" plating. All in all, it's a good kit (my opinion). To the right you'll see examples of TOD914's custom made rivets, which are about as perfect as you can get. The white rivets are white for the early cars. The blacks ar black for the later cars. You guys really need to PM TOD914 about these, as I think he still has more of each.
Pat

Next, we'll view the AA F & R pan fastener kits.

Still working on the F & R pan fasteners sent by AA. Comparing to PET & there seem to be some differences. Will post when certain.

[Pat Garvey]

Will do!

So....
Here we have the rocker fasteners, as supplied by Uncle George (AA). I have no problems with them, other than the transluscent rivets, and would have a problem with them if more correct ones weren't available.

Most of AA's parts appear to be zinc coated, though a minor few appear to have "cad" plating. All in all, it's a good kit (my opinion). To the right you'll see examples of TOD914's custom made rivets, which are about as perfect as you can get. The white rivets are white for the early cars. The blacks ar black for the later cars. You guys really need to PM TOD914 about these, as I think he still has more of each.
Pat

Next, we'll view the AA F & R pan fastener kits.

Still working on the F & R pan fasteners sent by AA. Comparing to PET & there seem to be some differences. Will post when certain.

OK, as promised, here is the AA kit for lower pan fasteners. They are the same from AA, for front or rear.

Tell me what's missing.
Pat

[Tom_T]

Will do!

So....
Here we have the rocker fasteners, as supplied by Uncle George (AA). I have no problems with them, other than the transluscent rivets, and would have a problem with them if more correct ones weren't available.

Most of AA's parts appear to be zinc coated, though a minor few appear to have "cad" plating. All in all, it's a good kit (my opinion). To the right you'll see examples of TOD914's custom made rivets, which are about as perfect as you can get. The white rivets are white for the early cars. The blacks ar black for the later cars. You guys really need to PM TOD914 about these, as I think he still has more of each.
Pat

Next, we'll view the AA F & R pan fastener kits.

Still working on the F & R pan fasteners sent by AA. Comparing to PET & there seem to be some differences. Will post when certain.

OK, as promised, here is the AA kit for lower pan fasteners. They are the same from AA, for front or rear.

Tell me what's missing.
Pat

Should be 4 or 6 of the black nylon spacers I thought!?> (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Pat Garvey]

Will do!

So....
Here we have the rocker fasteners, as supplied by Uncle George (AA). I have no problems with them, other than the transluscent rivets, and would have a problem with them if more correct ones weren't available.

Most of AA's parts appear to be zinc coated, though a minor few appear to have "cad" plating. All in all, it's a good kit (my opinion). To the right you'll see examples of TOD914's custom made rivets, which are about as perfect as you can get. The white rivets are white for the early cars. The blacks ar black for the later cars. You guys really need to PM TOD914 about these, as I think he still has more of each.
Pat

Next, we'll view the AA F & R pan fastener kits.

Still working on the F & R pan fasteners sent by AA. Comparing to PET & there seem to be some differences. Will post when certain.

OK, as promised, here is the AA kit for lower pan fasteners. They are the same from AA, for front or rear.

Tell me what's missing.
Pat

Should be 4 or 6 of the black nylon spacers I thought!?> (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

There are 2 spacers for each panel - total of four, front & rear.

Now, here's my question.

Front pan - the hex head bolts mount from onside the trunk, to large speed nuts.

Rear is the question. Remeber, my original snowplow gave up the ghost over 30 years ago, so I mounted a later style rear Half-pan. I was in my early 30's then & mounted it expeditiously with screw from the rear, into speed nuts underneath.

So, my question(s) is/are....shoule the new snow plow be mounted the same as the front? i.e., bolts from the muffler side through to speed nuts on the front side? Am I missing a large washer? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[Tom_T]

Will do!

So....
Here we have the rocker fasteners, as supplied by Uncle George (AA). I have no problems with them, other than the transluscent rivets, and would have a problem with them if more correct ones weren't available.

Most of AA's parts appear to be zinc coated, though a minor few appear to have "cad" plating. All in all, it's a good kit (my opinion). To the right you'll see examples of TOD914's custom made rivets, which are about as perfect as you can get. The white rivets are white for the early cars. The blacks ar black for the later cars. You guys really need to PM TOD914 about these, as I think he still has more of each.
Pat

Next, we'll view the AA F & R pan fastener kits.

Still working on the F & R pan fasteners sent by AA. Comparing to PET & there seem to be some differences. Will post when certain.

OK, as promised, here is the AA kit for lower pan fasteners. They are the same from AA, for front or rear.

Tell me what's missing.
Pat

Should be 4 or 6 of the black nylon spacers I thought!?> (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

There are 2 spacers for each panel - total of four, front & rear.

Now, here's my question.

Front pan - the hex head bolts mount from onside the trunk, to large speed nuts.

Rear is the question. Remeber, my original snowplow gave up the ghost over 30 years ago, so I mounted a later style rear Half-pan. I was in my early 30's then & mounted it expeditiously with screw from the rear, into speed nuts underneath.

So, my question(s) is/are....shoule the new snow plow be mounted the same as the front? i.e., bolts from the muffler side through to speed nuts on the front side? Am I missing a large washer? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Pat,

Mine's off the 73 (shrt) & might be different. I'd look at the Haynes or another 72 to see the correct OE. On mine I have a large washer for each screw/bolt in the back valence rear (in a baggie temp).

Re: black nylon spacer- washers, I was thinking there were the 2 on the ends plus 2-4 along the front or rear face (similar to the rockers), but forgot that it's hidden by the bumpers there! ...brain fart! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

BTW - Do you know if they made an aftermarket STEEL short rear valence to fit 73-73 etc.? I was looking at a 74 shell for body parts, but it's valence looked different, had an extra steel brace behind & above the exhaust notch, & anmore krinckle-paint sort of finish!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)