#12 Machine Screws

rovohn · 2021-12-07 18:38

Hi
I'm in the process of renewing the door glass in my 57 Ranchero and I'm missing some of the machine screws that attach the regulator assembly to the door.
Does anyone know where I can find them? The best I can determine they are #12 but nowadays that seems to be an odd size.
Cheers John

RICH MUISE · 2021-12-07 19:12

You are correct..they are 12s and an odd size in today's world, especially if you are replacing screws with stainless as I did. What I did to resolve the problem was retap the threaded holes 1/4-28. If I recall, a redrill may not be required as it's pretty close to the 1/4-28 tap drill size already.

rovohn · 2021-12-07 20:08

Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2021-12-07 19:12
You are correct..they are 12s and an odd size in today's world, especially if you are replacing screws with stainless as I did. What I did to resolve the problem was retap the threaded holes 1/4-28. If I recall, a redrill may not be required as it's pretty close to the 1/4-28 tap drill size already.

Thanks Rich
Cheers John

terry_208 · 2021-12-07 23:56

I may be able to obtain some for you. How many do you need?

rovohn · 2021-12-08 12:28

Quote from: terry_208 on 2021-12-07 23:56
I may be able to obtain some for you. How many do you need?

6 would do me
Thanks,John

lalessi1 · 2021-12-08 13:34

I bought some from Restoration Specialties.

alvin stadel · 2021-12-09 09:22

If Terry doesn't have any let me know, I have a bunch , you can have what ever you need. Take care, Alvin

rovohn · 2021-12-09 10:05

Quote from: alvin stadel on 2021-12-09 09:22
If Terry doesn't have any let me know, I have a bunch , you can have what ever you need. Take care, Alvin

Thanks Alvin I'll let you know
Cheers John

SkylinerRon · 2021-12-09 10:22

Fastenal should have them.

Ron.

gasman826 · 2021-12-09 15:31

My local Fastenal locked the front door. You are welcome to call-in your order for next day pickup from 8AM to 10AM. I haven't been back since.

terry_208 · 2021-12-10 18:52

I don't think these little screws are worth the shipping. Ten screws by USPS = +50 USD; FedEx = +100 USD; UPS +130 USD. These were packed in a 5X7 inch bubble envelope.

Perhaps a trip to a local salvage yard is in order. I believe several years used the same screws.

hiball3985 · 2021-12-11 09:37

Are they like these?
https://www.mcmaster.com/screws/thread-size~12-24/length~1-2-1/head-type~flat/drive-style~phillips/

rovohn · 2021-12-11 09:59

Quote from: terry_208 on 2021-12-10 18:52
I don't think these little screws are worth the shipping. Ten screws by USPS = +50 USD; FedEx = +100 USD; UPS +130 USD. These were packed in a 5X7 inch bubble envelope.

Perhaps a trip to a local salvage yard is in order. I believe several years used the same screws.

Wow
Yeah that's a little steep,I'll keep looking
Thanks anyway
John

rmk57 · 2021-12-11 10:33

Fastenal Canada lists them on their website. It may take a week to get them though. One thing that frustrates me about Fastenal is our local one has a minimum order. So if you want say 6, 3/8" fine

thread grade 8 nuts you have to buy a whole bag of 50. Take me 20 years to get through them all.

rovohn · 2021-12-11 16:46

Quote from: rmk57 on 2021-12-11 10:33
Fastenal Canada lists them on their website. It may take a week to get them though. One thing that frustrates me about Fastenal is our local one has a minimum order. So if you want say 6, 3/8" fine

thread grade 8 nuts you have to buy a whole bag of 50. Take me 20 years to get through them all.

I'll pop down to the Fastenal on the Langley Bypass on Monday
Thanks,John

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#12 Machine Screws