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  1. Hairy W Bush

    Hairy W Bush Member

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    what size are the carriage bolts for the slots for the gas tank? 7/16??
     
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    The bolt is 3/8" 16 tpi x 3"...the square shoulder on the bolt is close to 7/16"
     
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    so do I get a carriage bolt marked as a 3/8 or 7/16?
     
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    Get the 3/8". If you are doing the late tank in a early body you need longer bolts and cut to length.

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    ok thanks...but while I am at it, it really looks like my valance panel is going to be severely blocking the bolts from going straight down...any ideas?
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    They don't hit on my car.
     
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    yea I definitely need to do something to the ones in the back...but what's the deal with the ones towards the front?? it needs like a 1/2 carriage bolt
     
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    there are no bolts in the front...71 up.
     

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