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Technical => Restoration, Preservation & Body work Forum => Topic started by: Russ on January 21, 2008, 08:19:41 AM

Title: Metric Sizes
Post by: Russ on January 21, 2008, 08:19:41 AM

i am just starting to assemble the car and am having to run out everytime i need a bolt.
so i would like to put together a list of standard sizes i should use on my car and just load up a hardware bin
(or i could bug Darren D) everytime i need something ;)
i was thinking of starting at M4-M10 assorted sizes all National Course
what would be a good starting point 10mm to 35mm long in 5mm increments? 10mm/15mm/20mm ect
thanks for any input

Title: Metric Sizes
Post by: Chris W on January 21, 2008, 04:39:48 PM

I believe http://www.totallystainless.com/ (http://www.totallystainless.com/) makes a kit for VW's. Makes it a little easier.  

Title: Metric Sizes
Post by: Bruce on January 21, 2008, 10:25:47 PM

Russ, when I was screwing together Rick's car, I kept a list of every screw I used, and it's location.  I did this to prepare a shopping list.  I don't know if I still have this list.  I'll have a look in the garage.

Title: Metric Sizes
Post by: Russ on January 22, 2008, 06:45:39 AM

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Russ, when I was screwing together Rick's car, I kept a list of every screw I used, and it's location.  I did this to prepare a shopping list.  I don't know if I still have this list.  I'll have a look in the garage.

bruce that would be great.
i did order an assortment yesterday but the list would still be good
thanks guys

Title: Metric Sizes
Post by: vwshawn on January 22, 2008, 05:45:03 PM

Hi Russ,
Could you send me a copy of the list too.
Private message me and I will give you my e-mail.
Thanks.
Shawn

Title: Metric Sizes
Post by: silas on January 22, 2008, 07:03:37 PM

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Hi Russ,
Could you send me a copy of the list too.
Private message me and I will give you my e-mail.
Thanks.
Shawn

why dont you save him the trouble and just pm him your email address?

Title: Re: Metric Sizes
Post by: dale-j on June 18, 2008, 02:13:51 PM

With metrics, you will not get National Coarse/National Fine thread (or NC/ NF) - that's imperial thread.  Metrics are denoted in the size and measured thread pitch in mm ie M8*1.0, M10*1.25, M12*1.75  etc.  as well as the threaded shaft length.

Sabre industrial in Tilbury has a good selection of metrics and they like to deal in bulk, so maybe take in a few of your M6's m8's and m10s (that's most of what you'll need) and get them to measure the pitch for you and set you up with a few mixed boxes.

Title: Re: Metric Sizes
Post by: Russ on June 18, 2008, 02:21:48 PM

i bought a hardware bin and basically started at M4 X10 up to M4 X25
all the way up to M8 X 25
i bought them all in button head stainless and it worked great anything i was running low of i new the size to buy.
as for fender hardware i bought all the land products,they worked great as well.