72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slow-1 · 08-31-2013, 02:06 PM

In another thread Bhelton was looking for some screws, washers, and spacers for his 72 without paying $25/set for take offs.

I piped up and said I would look for some at Automotive Fasteners (AF) because I drive by it several times a day.

Well, the screws are no problem, AF was out of them, but Lowes has them hanging on the wall in the fastener section. They are #10 self tapping oval head screws, 2 inch. The originals are 1 7/8 inches long but the 2 inch seem to be fine, if you wanted, you could grind off 1/8th inch, but they fit fine in my truck at 2 inches.

The spacers and washers? Not so easy. The guy at AF had never seen anything like the spacer, he was able to find concave washers that he could order for me...if I wanted 1000 of them.

So I just made washers and spacers...here is how.

Here is the original screw, washer, and spacer. They were all chrome from the factory.

The stuff I came up with is all stainless, not an exact match, but looks pretty close to the original when installed, the spacers are hidden inside the door and covered by the washer so you cant even see it.

I used stainless fuel line I had replaced on my truck years ago, 5/16 inch od to make the spacers, flare one end slightly and cut to proper length, which is .582 inch +/- a couple thousandths.

I bought #10 flat stainless washers and bent them to the correct amount of concave by smacking them with a hammer.

I chose a nut with an opening slightly smaller than the washer, then put washer with screw centered in the nut sitting on the vise, then smacked it with a hammer. Came out looking very much like the original.

Original on left, new flat in the middle, the new one after a swift smack with the hammer on right.

Original set on the left, reproduction set on the right.

Hope this is helpful.

briank · 08-31-2013, 02:26 PM

Looks good; now if we could just re create the dimple on the door so I can use my rust free 69-71 doors I have on my 72
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DGulliver · 08-31-2013, 02:31 PM

Slow-1, thanks for sharing this..these are exactly the kinds of things that make this forum so valuable!!

fp1967 · 08-31-2013, 02:54 PM

Very creative. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

**Thealien** · 08-31-2013, 03:36 PM

Nice job!

STOCKISH · 08-31-2013, 03:47 PM

Very nice, I need to do that. Or, if you decide to make a bunch of them, I may be interested depending on pricing.

slow-1 · 08-31-2013, 04:49 PM

Thanks y'all, glad to share.

The first one I made was out of copper tube...I think it would work fine also.

Bhelton · 09-04-2013, 11:19 AM

Great write up and thanks for the help!
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swamp rat · 09-04-2013, 11:31 AM

Subscribed.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-04-2013, 11:31 AM

That's great, thanks for taking the time to share this...

dfwright · 09-04-2013, 02:05 PM

subscribing for future reference. This is excellent work!

**70CHEVYBB** · 09-04-2013, 05:05 PM

I just want to know what the screw is for?

slow-1 · 09-04-2013, 06:27 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

The screw ties the inner and outer door skins together. I drove my truck with one removed the other day and the door rattled like crazy the whole trip so I guess it was a fix for that?

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-04-2013, 07:46 PM

Be careful in putting a too long screw in. I recently reinstalled my stoxk screws in my feshly pinted screw and the ps put a divor pointing out in the outer skin!
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slow-1 · 09-04-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Be careful in putting a too long screw in. I recently reinstalled my stoxk screws in my feshly pinted screw and the ps put a divor pointing out in the outer skin!
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Absolutely...the 2 inch screws fit in mine fine, but I would suggest grinding off the point on the screw just in case. (I think I included that above, but it is a long post).

BrianG · 09-04-2013, 08:54 PM

Superb Tutorial! Thanks for Sharing.

**jaros44sr** · 09-04-2013, 08:54 PM

Great write up slow-1, should help out quite a few guys, they are getting hard to find

ekneen · 05-06-2018, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slow-1

So I just made washers and spacers...here is how.

Can you repost your images if you still have them? Photobucket pulled down and this reference was exactly what I was looking for for my build. Thanks for sharing!

**LockDoc** · 05-06-2018, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekneen

Can you repost your images if you still have them? Photobucket pulled down and this reference was exactly what I was looking for for my build. Thanks for sharing!

The screws and ferrules are reproduced now.

LockDoc

ekneen · 05-06-2018, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

The screws and ferrules are reproduced now

Thanks!

**LockDoc** · 05-06-2018, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekneen

Thanks!

No problem.

LockDoc

08-31-2013, 02:26 PM	#2
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Looks good; now if we could just re create the dimple on the door so I can use my rust free 69-71 doors I have on my 72 Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2013, 02:31 PM	#3
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Slow-1, thanks for sharing this..these are exactly the kinds of things that make this forum so valuable!! __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

08-31-2013, 02:54 PM	#4
fp1967 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: U.P. of Michigan Posts: 115	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Very creative. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

08-31-2013, 03:36 PM	#5
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Nice job! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

08-31-2013, 03:47 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Very nice, I need to do that. Or, if you decide to make a bunch of them, I may be interested depending on pricing. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-31-2013, 02:06 PM	#1
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction In another thread Bhelton was looking for some screws, washers, and spacers for his 72 without paying $25/set for take offs. I piped up and said I would look for some at Automotive Fasteners (AF) because I drive by it several times a day. Well, the screws are no problem, AF was out of them, but Lowes has them hanging on the wall in the fastener section. They are #10 self tapping oval head screws, 2 inch. The originals are 1 7/8 inches long but the 2 inch seem to be fine, if you wanted, you could grind off 1/8th inch, but they fit fine in my truck at 2 inches. The spacers and washers? Not so easy. The guy at AF had never seen anything like the spacer, he was able to find concave washers that he could order for me...if I wanted 1000 of them. So I just made washers and spacers...here is how. Here is the original screw, washer, and spacer. They were all chrome from the factory. The stuff I came up with is all stainless, not an exact match, but looks pretty close to the original when installed, the spacers are hidden inside the door and covered by the washer so you cant even see it. I used stainless fuel line I had replaced on my truck years ago, 5/16 inch od to make the spacers, flare one end slightly and cut to proper length, which is .582 inch +/- a couple thousandths. I bought #10 flat stainless washers and bent them to the correct amount of concave by smacking them with a hammer. I chose a nut with an opening slightly smaller than the washer, then put washer with screw centered in the nut sitting on the vise, then smacked it with a hammer. Came out looking very much like the original. Original on left, new flat in the middle, the new one after a swift smack with the hammer on right. Original set on the left, reproduction set on the right. Hope this is helpful. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives Last edited by slow-1; 08-31-2013 at 02:14 PM.

08-31-2013, 04:49 PM	#7
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Thanks y'all, glad to share. The first one I made was out of copper tube...I think it would work fine also. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

09-04-2013, 11:19 AM	#8
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Great write up and thanks for the help! Posted via Mobile Device

09-04-2013, 11:31 AM	#9
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Subscribed. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

09-04-2013, 11:31 AM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction That's great, thanks for taking the time to share this... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

09-04-2013, 02:05 PM	#11
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,376	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction subscribing for future reference. This is excellent work! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

09-04-2013, 05:05 PM	#12
70CHEVYBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chillicothe, illinois Posts: 690	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction I just want to know what the screw is for?

09-04-2013, 06:27 PM	#13
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Thanks for the compliments. The screw ties the inner and outer door skins together. I drove my truck with one removed the other day and the door rattled like crazy the whole trip so I guess it was a fix for that? __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives Last edited by slow-1; 09-04-2013 at 09:10 PM.

09-04-2013, 07:46 PM	#14
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Be careful in putting a too long screw in. I recently reinstalled my stoxk screws in my feshly pinted screw and the ps put a divor pointing out in the outer skin! Posted via Mobile Device

09-04-2013, 08:54 PM	#16
BrianG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oakley, Michigan Posts: 735	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Superb Tutorial! Thanks for Sharing.



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09-04-2013, 08:54 PM	#17
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,768	Re: 72 Only Door Screw, Washer, and Spacer reproduction Great write up slow-1, should help out quite a few guys, they are getting hard to find __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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