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RE: What are these chromed crosshead screws?

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Subject: RE: What are these chromed crosshead screws?
From: "Eric K." <tr3a@xs4all.nl>
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:47:46 +0100 (CET)
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Hello List,

Randall Young said:

> I don't believe they are original TR3A parts ... but AMCO used bolts like
> those for some of their add-ons like bumper bars and maybe luggage racks.
>
> In fact, I bought a box of them last year to replace some of the missing
> bolts in the bumper bars on my Stag.  Not sure if the originals were
> chrome or stainless, but I bought stainless.

These screws are definitely chromed steel, not stainless. There were also
some stainless UNF bolts and nuts in the bag, of which I'm sure they
didn't come from the TR.

Thanks to all who replied. I'm now convinced the screws don't have
anything to do with the car.

Cheers,

Eric

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