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Russ

Hood Bolt Size?
« on: December 23, 2003, 09:19:41 AM »
does anyone happen to know the bolt size of the bolt that bolts the hood to the car on an oval?

thanks russ

Stephan Schmidt

Hood Bolt Size?
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2004, 08:56:37 AM »
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does anyone happen to know the bolt size of the bolt that bolts the hood to the car on an oval?

thanks russ
I believe the bolt is an 8mm, and the head (size socket) is a 10mm.

don't take my word on it because you are asking about an oval, but thats what my 1958 used stock and ovals and my old 58 both have 4 tab hoods.

Stephan

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Hood Bolt Size?
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2004, 09:28:12 PM »
I have found that my older beetles use a 8mm with a 14mm head? most seem to be original
and thats all i can say Good luck! :blink:
 
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