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pwdcougar · 10-27-2016, 05:15 PM

Is there a source for the round headed carriage bolts for the rear floor of a Suburban? How about the flat head carriage bolts for the rear floor at the door sill? Am I going to have use large flat head bolts instead?

Paul

**HO455** · 10-28-2016, 12:08 PM

I was able to resource them at a local hardware store. They came with full length threads. For more information you can look at my posts in the on the first page of the "Working Man's Burban" thread.
Good luck.

pwdcougar · 10-28-2016, 12:44 PM

Thanks. So they were just regular flat head bolts but with no screwdriver slot?

Paul

rocknss · 10-28-2016, 06:16 PM

I was also able to get the carriage bolts from my local Home Depot.

**HO455** · 10-28-2016, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwdcougar

Thanks. So they were just regular flat head bolts but with no screwdriver slot?

Paul

No I used carriage head bolts like the factory did.

pwdcougar · 10-29-2016, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

No I used carriage head bolts like the factory did.

I'm asking about the flat head carriage bolts that are on the angle piece along the back of the plywood floor. There are 7 of them. They have a flat head, non slotted and are a carriage type bolt. The local hardware store doesn't carry them but they are called elevator bolts but the pictures I've found online don't match up to the correct bolts.

Paul

**HO455** · 10-29-2016, 06:51 PM

My are the round headed style. I am assuming that they are original but they could have been replaced at some point. If your doing a restoration you might be able to use a regular carriage bolt and have the top fly cut on a mill to match your originals.

pwdcougar · 10-29-2016, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

My are the round headed style. I am assuming that they are original but they could have been replaced at some point. If your doing a restoration you might be able to use a regular carriage bolt and have the top fly cut on a mill to match your originals.

Can't modify regular carriage bolts because the original bolts are countersunk. Maybe I can get slotted or phillips head bolts and fill in the screwdriver slot with my welder.

Paul

**richard2717** · 10-29-2016, 08:21 PM

Paul,
Not sure if any of these are what you are looking for???

https://www.mcmaster.com/#countersunk-bolts/=14taze5

https://www.mcmaster.com/#=14tb0fj

Richard

pwdcougar · 10-29-2016, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard2717

Paul,
Not sure if any of these are what you are looking for???

https://www.mcmaster.com/#countersunk-bolts/=14taze5

https://www.mcmaster.com/#=14tb0fj

Richard

Now there is a great website. The No. 3 Plow bolts would be perfect if they were 1/4 - 20 size or maybe even 5/16". The smallest is 3/8" and that's too big. Thanks for the links Richard!

Paul

**HO455** · 10-29-2016, 09:51 PM

I didn't realize that they were counter sunk. I'm sorry, my bad. If you go the straight counter sunk head try an Allen head version it would be easier to fill than a slotted version. I think "plow bolt" is the correct name. This link may help. Try calling them as they claim to have more sizes than listed, or maybe a metric size. Good luck and please tell us how you do.

http://www.trinitylogisticsgroup.com/plow_bolts.html

**richard2717** · 10-30-2016, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwdcougar

Now there is a great website. The No. 3 Plow bolts would be perfect if they were 1/4 - 20 size or maybe even 5/16". The smallest is 3/8" and that's too big. Thanks for the links Richard!

Paul

Paul,
McMaster is my go to place for a lot of stuff but they can be kinda pricey on a lot of stuff. Good thing is they are right in NJ and even ground shipping I have it next day. It looks like the link that HO455 posted does go down to 5/16".

You might even call Mc Master since they are almost next door to you to see if they have them smaller. Good Luck

Richard

pwdcougar · 10-30-2016, 06:53 PM

I picked up some regular flat head bolts and went a size larger, 5/16". The angle doesn't match very well. They will be ok till I source something better. Makes me wish I still had access to a machine shop.

Paul

60sIron · 11-03-2016, 01:42 AM

Vintage Trailer Supply carries them in 1/4 20 in 1 1/2" and 2". They're listed as floor repair bolts I believe. They sell 50 in a bag. They're used to fasten the plywood floor to the metal frame......... Just like our Subs........ lol. I have some left over from my Airstrem restoration. Not sure what length I have. How many do you need? I'll mail them to you for free if I have enough.

pwdcougar · 11-03-2016, 08:10 AM

60s Iron I only need seven that go across the back of the rear door sill area. Tue bolts are different though. The ones on their website are flat headed with a large flat head. The ones on the Burb look like flat head, counter sunk carriage bolts. Maybe this style would work though. I could pound the counter sunk area flat on the metal strip and fill the recessed area in the plywood with a good outdoor quality wood putty or fiberglass.

Paul

olblue60@aol.com · 11-03-2016, 08:34 AM

Have you tried " Grangers " online ?

nastety92 · 11-03-2016, 08:55 AM

You might also try looking on this site.

https://www.boltdepot.com/

pwdcougar · 11-03-2016, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

I didn't realize that they were counter sunk. I'm sorry, my bad. If you go the straight counter sunk head try an Allen head version it would be easier to fill than a slotted version. I think "plow bolt" is the correct name. This link may help. Try calling them as they claim to have more sizes than listed, or maybe a metric size. Good luck and please tell us how you do.

http://www.trinitylogisticsgroup.com/plow_bolts.html

"

The 5/16" size here would work but they come in boxes of 100. I'd have to restore 14 Suburbans!

Paul

notchbackgta · 11-05-2016, 12:41 AM

Where are they installed? Maybe I could split the cost with you if I need them too.

ranger danger · 11-05-2016, 10:27 AM

https://www.fastenal.com/ Will have them

pwdcougar · 11-05-2016, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger danger

https://www.fastenal.com/ Will have them

Nope! The smallest plow bolt is 3/8" dia and the elevator bolts aren't counter sunk.

Thanks for the link though!

Paul

**HO455** · 11-05-2016, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwdcougar

"

The 5/16" size here would work but they come in boxes of 100. I'd have to restore 14 Suburbans!

Paul

I'd be in for some too. Only eleven to go!

notchbackgta · 11-05-2016, 08:45 PM

I looked at them today. I don't NEED them, but I bought a stainless bolt kit and those are not in there (I don't think), but I would probably replace them if you bought the bulk and sell them

10-27-2016, 05:15 PM	#1
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,308	Burb bolts Is there a source for the round headed carriage bolts for the rear floor of a Suburban? How about the flat head carriage bolts for the rear floor at the door sill? Am I going to have use large flat head bolts instead? Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

10-28-2016, 12:08 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,475	Re: Burb bolts I was able to resource them at a local hardware store. They came with full length threads. For more information you can look at my posts in the on the first page of the "Working Man's Burban" thread. Good luck. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-28-2016, 12:44 PM	#3
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,308	Re: Burb bolts Thanks. So they were just regular flat head bolts but with no screwdriver slot? Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

10-28-2016, 06:16 PM	#4
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: Burb bolts I was also able to get the carriage bolts from my local Home Depot. __________________ Steven 69 Chevy C10 Suburban 350 700R4 w/Disc brakes on all four corners 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro SS 2004 Chevy Impala LS 2016 Chevy Malibu LT

10-29-2016, 06:51 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,475	Re: Burb bolts My are the round headed style. I am assuming that they are original but they could have been replaced at some point. If your doing a restoration you might be able to use a regular carriage bolt and have the top fly cut on a mill to match your originals. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-29-2016, 08:21 PM	#9
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,142	Re: Burb bolts Paul, Not sure if any of these are what you are looking for??? https://www.mcmaster.com/#countersunk-bolts/=14taze5 https://www.mcmaster.com/#=14tb0fj Richard __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

10-29-2016, 09:51 PM	#11
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,475	Re: Burb bolts I didn't realize that they were counter sunk. I'm sorry, my bad. If you go the straight counter sunk head try an Allen head version it would be easier to fill than a slotted version. I think "plow bolt" is the correct name. This link may help. Try calling them as they claim to have more sizes than listed, or maybe a metric size. Good luck and please tell us how you do. http://www.trinitylogisticsgroup.com/plow_bolts.html __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 10-29-2016 at 09:52 PM. Reason: forgot link

10-30-2016, 06:53 PM	#13
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,308	Re: Burb bolts I picked up some regular flat head bolts and went a size larger, 5/16". The angle doesn't match very well. They will be ok till I source something better. Makes me wish I still had access to a machine shop. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

11-03-2016, 01:42 AM	#14
60sIron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sebastopol California Posts: 151	Re: Burb bolts Vintage Trailer Supply carries them in 1/4 20 in 1 1/2" and 2". They're listed as floor repair bolts I believe. They sell 50 in a bag. They're used to fasten the plywood floor to the metal frame......... Just like our Subs........ lol. I have some left over from my Airstrem restoration. Not sure what length I have. How many do you need? I'll mail them to you for free if I have enough.

11-03-2016, 08:10 AM	#15
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,308	Re: Burb bolts 60s Iron I only need seven that go across the back of the rear door sill area. Tue bolts are different though. The ones on their website are flat headed with a large flat head. The ones on the Burb look like flat head, counter sunk carriage bolts. Maybe this style would work though. I could pound the counter sunk area flat on the metal strip and fill the recessed area in the plywood with a good outdoor quality wood putty or fiberglass. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

11-03-2016, 08:34 AM	#16
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: Burb bolts Have you tried " Grangers " online ? __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

11-03-2016, 08:55 AM	#17
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: Burb bolts You might also try looking on this site. https://www.boltdepot.com/

11-05-2016, 12:41 AM	#19
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: Burb bolts Where are they installed? Maybe I could split the cost with you if I need them too.

11-05-2016, 10:27 AM	#20
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: Burb bolts https://www.fastenal.com/ Will have them __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.

11-05-2016, 08:45 PM	#23
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: Burb bolts I looked at them today. I don't NEED them, but I bought a stainless bolt kit and those are not in there (I don't think), but I would probably replace them if you bought the bulk and sell them



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