I would like to second what Hal is saying here. I don't want to do a Frank
style rant against Asians, as I DO have friends at the university that are
really FROM China, BUT.
When I had the 68 painted, I pulled the doors, front wings, etc. Before
putting it back together, I bought a tap and die set from Auto Zone, with
the lifetime warranty. All I did was chase the threads before re assembly,
and I STILL had to replace the set before the car was done. I have replaced
it several times since.
Not bitching, just tellin' my story.
Brad
On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 12:14 AM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye@gmail.com> wrote:
> 5/16-24 IIRC. Your local hardware store should have the appropriate die.
> Best to find one in an old timey store that comes from Hanson or another
> manufacturer. The ones in modern packaging (shrink wrap and cardboard to
> hang on pegboard) are most likely from you-know-where, so check for COOL
> (Country Of Origin Labeling.) Even if they say Vermont American on
> them....
> While you are at it, check the bushing and the return spring holes in the
> pedals, per previous threads.
> Might be time to rebuild the MC while you have the pedals out. If you're
> doing that you should take care of slave cylinders. If your brake hoses
> are over two years old they should be replaced, come to think of it those
> 50 year old brake lines are getting a bit dodgy....
>
> Hal
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM, <jwagaman1@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Removed brake and clutch petals and damaged pivot bolt. I assume I can
> > rethread it.
> >
> > Any recommendations on a reasonably priced Tap and Die Set?
> >
> > Harbor Freight?
> > Eastwood?
> > Sears?
> >
> > Thanks Jeff
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