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armor plate => armor bolts, nuts, hinges => Topic started by: steve-0 on March 12, 2012, 07:45:59 PM

Title: armor bolt sizes
Post by: steve-0 on March 12, 2012, 07:45:59 PM

the most common size armor screw used on the halftrack was 1". about 70% of them i would guess.
the 1" screws where used to connect the 1/4" armor plate to the 3/16 inch connector plates. when this combination is used there will be 1/8" of thread past the nut on the white style nuts.

i checked all the halftracks i have here and 1/8" past the nut is the most common. there are a few at 1/16" and some alot longer but i think 1/8" is what they where shooting for in most cases.

if you buy the nos ones out there you will get a mix of 7/8" and 15/16" screws. the 7/8 will be flush with the nut and the 15/16" will  be 1/16 past the nut. these work good on areas with thinner back plate but may not give you the right look in most areas.


(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/IMG_05833.JPG)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/IMG_05865.JPG)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/IMG_05882.JPG)

Title: Re: armor bolt sizes
Post by: Outsider on March 13, 2012, 02:32:06 PM

Deleted. My info was incorrect.

Steve

Title: Re: armor bolt sizes
Post by: steve-0 on March 13, 2012, 05:29:37 PM

i think i got it right
the top pic is 1"
second pic is 15/16" and 7/8"
thanks though  :)


(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/How_to_Measure_Fastener_Length.jpg)

Title: Re: armor bolt sizes
Post by: Outsider on March 13, 2012, 07:08:49 PM

Guess yours is right. ::) I got my info from a bolt company when I was trying to find these.

Steve

Title: Re: armor bolt sizes
Post by: Thomas on March 15, 2012, 02:46:22 PM

hello Steve, you can the bolts order?
thomas

Title: Re: armor bolt sizes
Post by: steve-0 on March 15, 2012, 07:18:46 PM

i will send you a pm thomas