Barney Gaylord wrote:
> At 09:09 AM 8/11/03 -0500, Paul Root wrote:
>
>> I'm out on the DZUS web site (http://www.dfci.com) trying to figure
>> out what part number it is I want to replace the fastners for the
>> battery cover.
>
>
> Try this URL: http://www.dfcis.com
>
>> I looked at the ST-1200 line and chose the ring type. Fastner size 4,
>> seems right: 1/4 in diameter, 7/16 head. I pick anything for the
>> receptical since that's already in there.
>
>
> Not sure about the MGB, but I use these on my MGA, and it takes 5/16"
> diameter. The MGB could be different.
>
>> Now what's throwing me is, the panel, gap and support thicknesses.
>> What do these mean? Would panel be the thickness of the cover. Gap -
>> space between the cover and the body and Support - depth the
>> receptical is down in the body?
>
>
> Yes, yes, and sort of.
< great explanation deleted >
>> Plus, if I submitted this for a quote, are they really in the business
>> to sell me 5? Is there a retail place that handles these things?
>
>
> No, and not that I know of. But it falls in the range of sample
> quantity. If you're a slick talker and have a good enough reason for
> needing a sample, you might get them for free.
I'm not a slick talker so, this isn't going to happen.
Ed says he normally stocks them, but is down to 2 (which surprises
us all). He says he'll restock, and I've put my unofficial order in
with him. I expect to here from him when he gets more. Right Ed?
If anyone is in a hurry, my brother also suggested Pegasus Auto
Racing. http://www.pegasusautoracing.com. I did find some there, but
they seem to be whole kits.
>
> There is a stocking distributor named S.W.Anderson about 5 miles from my
> house in Downers Grove, IL, and a few others sprinkled around the
> midwest. Check here: http://www.swaco.com/htm/profile.htm
>
> Also Wesco Aircraft in the USA, Canada, UK, and France:
> http://www.dfcis.com/dzusdist.html
>
> Barney Gaylord
> 1958 MGA with an attitude
> http://MGAguru.com
>
>
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