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08-04-10, 02:23
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Hello Ian:
Thanks to your suggestion, I finally made a move. A number of supply houses in North America sell Grade 9 hardware that comes very close to the pattern of bolts & nuts I'm looking for, as I mentioned previously. I hesitated until the other day when I paid a visit to the Caterpillar dealer near where I winter in Tampa, Florida and came away, $110.00 lighter but with all the Gr 8, tall hex nuts & bolts needed to assemble the entire body, plus a few spares. They are nice looking fasteners and it would take an expert to spot them and are so close, that it is not worth grinding off the I.D. marks on the head: if you can't get originals, then these are excellent replacements. You guys know your stuff, and I thank you for the advice. Regards K C 
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12-04-10, 06:32
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Hi Lynne,
Sorry for the late reply. I remember the thread your talking about, but no, no more was found as to any differences. I think it was decided that my handle while original, had a replacement cable. After i got to looking closer and seeing more handbrakes, i realised that my handle had been removed from the toothed tube and the cable replaced. I still dont know why there are solid and hollow tubes- maybe a production difference to save materials? Ken- glad you got it sorted. $110 for all those bolts doesnt sound too bad, particuarly as they are so close to the originals. Best of luck with the rest of the assembly! Cheers, Ian.
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Ian Fawbert 1942 Script Willys MB, sn:131175 1942 Script Ford GPW, sn:11730 1944 Ford GPW 1943 #3 GMH jeep trailer 1945 #4 GMH, RAAF jeep Trailer SOLD: Ford F15A. Aust. #? Office Body. www.vintageengines.net Last edited by Ian Fawbert; 12-04-10 at 06:33. Reason: spelling!
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