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Old 15th August 2023, 06:32 PM
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Default 1/2 inch coach bolts wanted

Does anyone have a source of old 'big head' half inch dia. coach bolts please (also now known as cup square bolts)?
The thread is immaterial since the shanks will have to be cut and lengthened.
I have searched ebay without success. I need about 20 number.

Please PM me if you can help.
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Old 15th August 2023, 07:49 PM
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Default Coach bolts.

What length do you require .?
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Old 16th August 2023, 07:50 AM
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Try these people. All sizes and finishes.

https://www.bolts.co.uk/coach-bolts-...BoCm_8QAvD_BwE

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Old 16th August 2023, 08:01 AM
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What length do you require .?
Thanks Sandra. Several lengths from 3 inches to 36 inches.
We are in the process of restoring the second of two Wallis traction wagons and I have run out of suitable bolts from my stash of odds and ends.
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Old 16th August 2023, 08:08 AM
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Try these people. All sizes and finishes. Steve
Thanks Steve, but no use I'm afraid. Theirs are all modern stock where the curved pan head has a shallow radius
The ones I am trying to match have much 'fatter' plumped up heads.

If I can't find a source of original old stock I will have to use the modern equivalents, but I will make every effort first.
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Old 16th August 2023, 08:30 AM
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John, now very difficult to procure. I sold a heap of old stock I had to a guy restoring two Dennis Lorries (1908 and 1911).

With respect to finding something with a suitable head and cutting/welding to suit, have you tried the USA? you may then be able to weld 1/2 whit threaded bar onto the heads.
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Old 16th August 2023, 10:18 AM
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Perhaps a message to Kibworth DIY Hardware?
He is constantly buying and selling old stock from various sources.
https://www.google.com/search?q=kibw...t=gws-wiz-serp
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Old 18th August 2023, 06:00 AM
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John, now very difficult to procure. I sold a heap of old stock I had to a guy restoring two Dennis Lorries (1908 and 1911).

With respect to finding something with a suitable head and cutting/welding to suit, have you tried the USA? you may then be able to weld 1/2 whit threaded bar onto the heads.
Thanks Hedd, I'll try that.
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Old 18th August 2023, 06:03 AM
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Thanks Andy, He has nothing in stock at the moment but I'll keep him in mind.
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Old 18th August 2023, 07:42 AM
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John

By accident I came across this yesterday

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264522758...Bk9SR4qnuvnAYg

You may need a kings ransom to buy the stock however.
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