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A rather odd "BOLT" will be available shortly

DanR

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Sunbeam Convertible top base screw DSCN1699.JPG Pictured above is a bolt that is hardly, if ever mentioned that I now of. Our Sunbeams have them in a place hardly ever noticed. Yet, if you have a soft top it comes into play each and every time you either raise or lower the top.

I am having replacement bolts made to duplicate the "originals". Tentative sell price be around $18 to $20 a pair. The more made the lesser the price. I have asked for 30 pairs. If interested please let me know ASAP. I will be confirming the quantity for order this coming week.


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I should add that you include in an E-mail or PM your contact info for shipping.
 
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DanR

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Seven (7) pairs here + eighteen (18) from other requests including my needs = 25

I believe the initial order needs to be upped to 60 pairs for a start....
 
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I believe that's a 5/16 bolt tip get a bolt with enough shank length,cut the head off cut the propper thread end to length slot the top with a hack saw.
simple.
 
DanR

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OK Guys , I have you added to the list. Now 35Pairs. Order was placed yesterday. Will keep adding new request as they come in.
 
DanR

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PROCRAFT said:
I believe that's a 5/16 bolt tip get a bolt with enough shank length,cut the head off cut the propper thread end to length slot the top with a hack saw.
simple.
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Joel, The Odd bolt is 5/16 - 24 threads at the head, but it is 1/4" dia from the head to full length. The number of threads for the head end up with a bit under 1/4" in length.

Not being a Machinist I decided to have a couple made.

Yeah, a 5/16-24 x 3 &1/2 length was used on my first try. Two bolts cost $.70 ea. Machine work was $25 each. With me needing 8 each, the other choice was CNC for volume.
 
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Might want to contact the usual Sunbeam suppliers to see if they want to stock some, since you’re making a run?
 
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DanR said:
Joel, The Odd bolt is 5/16 - 24 threads at the head, but it is 1/4" dia from the head to full length. The number of threads for the head end up with a bit under 1/4" in length.

Not being a Machinist I decided to have a couple made.

Yeah, a 5/16-24 x 3 &1/2 length was used on my first try. Two bolts cost $.70 ea. Machine work was $25 each. With me needing 8 each, the other choice was CNC for volume.
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I made mine years ago from AN bolts no machine work involved and by the way if their SS assy. with never seize just a tip.
 
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