1915 hood former step bolts

[Belliott3]

Does anyone know where to find the wide head step bolts that were used on the 1915/16 T’s? They are 2 5/8” long, 1/4” wide with a large, flat 1” head.

[CudaMan]

Maybe here? https://blacksmithbolt.com/collections/step-bolts

Or, check with Lang's or Bob Bergstadt, seller modelt2001 on eBay.

[rondupree]

Check at your local hardware store for "Elevator bolts". Our local Menards carries them, others probably do as well.

[Craig E. Luton]

Take a chunk of steel bar, chuck it in a lathe and turn it to the size you need and mill the flats. That is what I do for all my antique cars. Elevator bolts are flat on the top and that is not what you are looking for. Step bolts have a smaller head then what you need..... Craig

[Allan]

I braze a washer under the head of a normal hardware shop carriage bolt and machine it to suit. This works for all sizes.

Allan from down under.

[Craig E. Luton]

That is a good method, I have done that also.

[KWTownsend]

They are step bolts, not elevator bolts. Try local Ace hardware. File the markings off the head and use muriatic acid to remove the cadmium plating before you paint them.

[DanTreace]

Older post on those hood former bolts. The shank is 5/16” dia. Head is approx 1” with low dome, not flat.



https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=29167

[Dollisdad]

If you need a couple let me know. I have 5/16 X 1 1/2 and 5/16 X 2 1/2.

[FATMAN]

Here you go NOS Original Bob
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