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Two5S · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:12 pm Post subject: Correct door hinge bolts

Are the door hinge bolts for the 55 5/16?

orange56 · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:09 pm Post subject: door hinges bolts

Yes they are 56 inch fine thread or 5/16 by 24 about 3/half inches long. They also have a fixed washer under the head.
Kenneth

Two5S · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks Kenneth,
Is there a place to find the sizes of body hardware for the 55/55's?
John

acardon · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:09 pm Post subject:

I'm not aware of a good reference for body hardware deminisions. Some of them are in the parts catalog in section 10.463.
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/1929_57chevyparts/57cmpc0748.htm
You can get most of the hardware in kits from the vendors such as the hinge bolts which are 5/16-24 by 7/8" with a shorter head than a standard bolt, but it's not necessary unless your restoreing for originality.

Two5S · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:59 am Post subject:

I am not going back original just wanted to be able to install like hardware to keep it consistent. My 55 was in pieces when bought with no hardware at all so the doors and front end that is the fenders. inner fender and radiator support are my main concern. Can you help me here?

acardon · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:08 am Post subject:

You would probably be ahead by getting the front end sheetmetal kit from one of the vendors like this. Link to fasteners....http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-front-end-sheet-metal-fastener-kit-1955.html ....As you can see, there is a lot of different fasteners used on the front sheetmetal. The same piece of sheetmetal can fasten with several different size screws and bolts. Here's an example of one part fastened with standard thread bolts and a sheet metal bolt next to it. ....http://www.trifive.com/garage/55%20Chevy%20Assembly%20Manual/11-2.gif ....The assembly manual has the bolt part #'s but no reference to what size they are. Here is a link to the assembly manual if you don't have one. Click on the sheet #. ... http://www.trifive.com/garage/55%20Chevy%20index.htm

Two5S · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:00 pm Post subject:

Lots of expert info, thanks John