I restore most of mine, using a Zinc plating kit. Most fasteners can be
reused without any concern. Just in more critical areas, as in the
suspension, use new bolts.
John
BJ8s
On 11/20/2011 7:33 PM, mark lapierre wrote:
> I just watched a video about refurbishing old nuts, bolts and even washers to
> reuse on restorations and general maintenance on our cars. The fasteners
> were tumbled clean and then zinc plated.
>
> At what point and in what areas is it not a good idea to reuse these
> fasteners. I have mixed
> emotions on which way I would want my total restoration handled. If I was
> paying the big bucks
> then I would expect to have new hardward used.
>
> Seems like there would be a failure issue or a stretching of the threads
> coming into play here after 40 some years.
>
> Is the old style British hardware with the circles on the heads still
> available new anymore or is it necessary to use old hardware to get the
> original look?
>
> I guess my point here is that I am very surprised that old hardware is used on
> high dollar
> restorations. Curious how other restorers handle this issue.
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