dave A and brian L,i need windsheild bolts

dave A and brian L,i need windsheild bolts 13 years 11 months ago #7467

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hi guys,i figured you guys would know what i need,i need the windsheild bolts for the 64 custom craft sunray,the bolts are still in the windsheild,i havent had time to take them out,but a few broke off when we removed the windsheild,they are stainless but the nuts were not,i cant tell what they look like yet but im running out of time ,i need to get this thing painted,does anyone have a few of them and if not do you have pics of what i need?
thanks in advance, john

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Re:dave A and brian L,i need windsheild bolts 13 years 11 months ago #7469

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	john, here are what mine look like.no idea where to get them though. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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woosterken Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 101 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	John, are you talking about just the screws or the little brackets ? like the ones Ron pictured? here is a picture of the little brackets, i can go see if its still there. can you tell me if you can get to them under the dash? woosterken Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:dave A and brian L,i need windsheild bolts 13 years 11 months ago #7474

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ron and ken thanks for the quick responce,but my windsheild is set up differently,it has a channel (the white strip at the bottom)that the bolts go through,there are no brackets,i guess i will have to take it all apart to see what they look like,im just runing out of time.
im just guessing but they probably have a square head so that they dont turn when you tighten the nuts on them.john

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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

---Mark Twain

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woosterken Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 101 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	ok, sorry i misunderstood what you are looking for probably just a plain T bolt like in moldings for cars. if all else fails could just take a regular bolt and grind down the head to fit? woosterken Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:dave A and brian L,i need windsheild bolts 13 years 11 months ago #7477

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thats what i was thinking if thats what they are, ill do that,thanks ken,i appreciate it,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	Those are t-bolts John. Brian Lawson just bought a bunch of them somewhere for the rub rail on double-wide, his 18' Power Cat. Man o man is that thing double wide! Whew! See ya soon buddy! Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks frank,ill see if lowes has them in stainless,probably not,lol Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:dave A and brian L,i need windsheild bolts 13 years 11 months ago #7495

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John - Lowes doesn't them. You can buy them on line at www.rockler.com . I've been buying 5/16" x 1.5" Check your bolt, they have smaller. Also, you need to pull the lower gasket and check to see if it uses T-bolts. I WILL check my Manta Ray windshield tonight to see what that uses. Been so long that I took it off, and so many boats ago, I can't remember.

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john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thank you so much brian,do you have a pic of what i need,i might be able to make them. i would have torn it apart but im so busy with the porch and getting the boat ready for paint,maybe i can paint by thursday or friday. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

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JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	I think they look like this John... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:dave A and brian L,i need windsheild bolts 13 years 11 months ago #7519

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John - Attached are photos of my CC windshield that goes with the Manta Ray to Doug Young. Most definately you need T-bolts, but smaller than I've been buying for the Power Cat rub rail (5/16 x 1.5). I didn't back one out, but I'd guess smaller than 1/4" and maybe 1.5" long. I'd check www.rockler.com and buy a couple of sizes and return what you don't need.

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Re:dave A and brian L,i need windsheild bolts 13 years 11 months ago #7537

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	boy thanks guys that was a big help,ill hopefully finish the sanding on the sunray,then take apart the windshield,thanks again john. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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thetudor Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1204 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 2	FWIW, the bolts on my Aqua Ray are 1-1/2", #8 (stainless with steel washers and nuts). Could you use a regular machine screw and trim 2 sides of a washer to make it a pseudo t-bolt? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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gdanderson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 155 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 0	John: Here is what you need. These are the official tee-type bolts used for your application. See past post included. www.fiberglassics.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1611&p=7740&hilit=Hidden+hold+down#p7740 Greg Anderson Wisconsin Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:dave A and brian L,i need windsheild bolts 13 years 11 months ago #7545

thetudor Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1204 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 2	Be a little careful. The ones I got with the Taylormade windshield for my Tomahawk are NOT stainless. Used them anyway and covered them with silicone sealant. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	wow thanks again guys,this is what makes this site great,good people with good knowledge. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

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