chevelle tie rod clamp bolts

**k92** · #1 10-11-2005, 01:18 PM

Does anyone know of where I can get the correct bolts/nuts for the tie rod clamps for my 1970 Chevelle?

mrrec · #2 10-12-2005, 06:18 PM

I don't believe you will find the correct bolt. There were several vendors, but the exact bolt in any configuration is not available to the best of my knowledge. Restore yours or scrounge some better used ones and restore them.
Dave

CamarosRus · #3 10-12-2005, 08:01 PM

Dave, Myself and others are proponents of using Manganese Phosphate Chemical (sold by Vendor Palmetto Enterprises) to restore the ORIGINAL finish to bolts, nuts and other misc rods, brkts, etc.
Curious to hear your opinions on the subject......

FYI, I glassbead first and then sometimes wirewheel to remove glassbeaded profile and make smooth as new!!!!

Chuck Sharin

mrrec · #4 10-12-2005, 10:01 PM

Chuck:
For phosphated stuff I agree 100%. Ditto on the wire wheel, too as it is a totally different appearance with the relatively rough beaded finish.

Incidentally, I found an excellent sub for real phosphatized finish for items that might be too large or difficult to "cook". It is available from Brownell's (.com?), a gun restoration supply outfit (they also sell the zinc phosphate solution). It is rattle can paint available in two different shades. Pretty darn good....
Dave

**SS427** · #5 10-13-2005, 04:00 AM

These are just a few that I have taken off original unmolested 1970 Chevelles. They are from left to right, S B, S B C, W E F and the triangular design 5/16 x 18 x 1 1/2". Both AMK and Paragon have a very similar bolt with "S R C on the head instead of S B C. I doubt anyone would notice and if they did, they should be shot.

**k92** · #6 10-13-2005, 06:53 AM

Rick,My original bolts say R S C on them??????

Dedicated to the Promotion and Preservation of American Muscle Cars, Dealer built Supercars and COPO cars.