Fender Bolts - 1965 Sport Fury.

[65fury]

Tap your holes out, chase the threads, or use a tap & die set to figure out what the thread is. The holes really should be 1/4-20. Handy is a set of socket type tap drivers, a lifesaver in many cases.

Not too many mystery threads on American cars besides some odd large threads like seat belt bolts.

Hex head "bolts" starts at 1/4-20, 5/16-18, 3/8-16, rarely 7/16-14 but I've seen it on exhaust flanges, moving on to 1/2-13. Some use of fine threads, such as 1/2-20 on oil drain plug.

Some bigger bolts underneath, K member bolts must be at least 1" thread size.

A torque chart.

Torque specifications are for stock factory type bolts with light engine oil applied to the threads and the underside of the bolt head. Other lubrications offer reduced friction and increased bolt tension, and will affect the torque figure. If using aftermarket performance bolts, like ARP, you should follow the recommended torque specifications of the aftermarket bolts.

Fastener Torque Thread Size Camshaft Lockbolt 35 7/16-14 Carburetor to Manifold Nut 7 5/16-24 Clutch Housing Bolt 30 3/8-16 Connecting Rod Nut – Plain 45 3/8-24 Crankshaft Bolt (Vibration Damper) 135 3/4-16 Cylinder Head Bolt 273-318 85 1/2-13 Cylinder Head Bolt 340-360 95 1/2-13 Flywheel Cover Bolt 100 in/lbs 1/4-20 Flywheel Housing to Block Bolt 50 Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolt 55 7/16-20 Fuel Pump to Block 30 3/8-16 Intake Manifold Bolt 35 3/8-16 Main Bearing Cap Bolt 85 1/2-13 Oil Pan Drain Plug 20 1/2-20 Oil Pan Bolt 15 5/16-20 Oil Pump Cover Bolt 95 in/lbs 1/4-20 Oil Pump to Block Bolt 35 3/8-16 Rocker Shaft Bolt 30 3/8-16 Spark Plug 30 14mm Timing Cover Bolt (cast) 30 3/8-16 Torque Converter to Flexplate Bolt 270 in/lbs 5/16-24 Vibration Damper Pulley Bolt 200 in/lbs 5/16-20 Water Pump to Block Bolt 30 3/8-16

The ones I have the problem is the ones in the body. Like front fender to grill area. And the part that holds the hood latch on it.

 

[Loadrunner]

Probably just rusty. Gently run appropriate tap through the holes and you should be good to go.

I would only use USA made taps/dies, and go easy. Back off when appropriate and clean chips out of the flutes. A little cutting oil won't hurt but for light cleanup usually not needed.

Run corresponding bolts through a die, and you should be able to spin them in by hand til they seat.

 

[65CopCar]

These are the inner fender bolts? I know I have some question is can I get my hands on them quickly.

 

[65fury]

These are the inner fender bolts? I know I have some question is can I get my hands on them quickly.

I found them on Ebay.

 

[Big_John]

I use these to clean out threads... Not as aggressive as taps, so they won't cut the threads and keeps my good taps sharp.

Amazon product ASIN B00DTEFSWY

 

[65fury]

I use these to clean out threads... Not as aggressive as taps, so they won't cut the threads and keeps my good taps sharp.

Amazon product ASIN B00DTEFSWY

thank you

 

[Mudeblue]

Some of the bolts are not 1/4 I am trying to put my 1965 Sport Fury back together after a botched restore also, I have found 1/4" and they will not fit in the holes so be careful. I still have not figured out what size the holes are as of yet

Go to your local hardware store, Ace or Hanks, to the bolt section. They have charts to size both the male and female for bolts. It is at least a way to learn what you have. After all my trouble, I finally found what I needed here in Phoenix (Surprise) and they are 15 minutes from the house and owners very helpful and knowledgeable.

 

[azblackhemi]

Go to your local hardware store, Ace or Hanks, to the bolt section. They have charts to size both the male and female for bolts. It is at least a way to learn what you have. After all my trouble, I finally found what I needed here in Phoenix (Surprise) and they are 15 minutes from the house and owners very helpful and knowledgeable.

So did "MR. Moparts" take care of you?

 

[Mudeblue]

So did "MR. Moparts" take care of you?

Very well! Wish I had found them earlier!

 

[493Runner]

Nightmare continues! Still trying to reassemble my 1965 Sport Fury which I was forced to move from one restoration shop to another story of which I have commented herein before. Never found all the parts and never will and it has been frustrating, at best, to find replacement parts.

I am trying to find a source for the Fender Bolts which are 1/4-20 3/4 inch long with a 1 1/8" washer, black finish. The 1" washers might work if push comes to shove.

Searched the internet and have been to several stores specializing in fasteners; no cigar.

Does anyone know where these can be sourced. Thanks.

Bulk Fasteners

 

[Sixpactogo]

Some of the bolts are not 1/4 I am trying to put my 1965 Sport Fury back together after a botched restore also, I have found 1/4" and they will not fit in the holes so be careful. I still have not figured out what size the holes are as of yet

I restored my 65 SF back in the 80's. I used all of the original bolts. The upper bolts along the hood are 5/16" X 1" with a 7/8" Washer as are the core support bolts.
The 1/4" X 3/4" with 3/4" washer are used to bolt the inner fender and go in from underneath. The nuts are all captured nuts so IMO they should all be one size or the other. I believe those two sizes are all that is needed. The captured nut shown in pic #2 is the unused 5/16" one above the washer bottle. I screwed it in for reference.