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    7/08/2021 4:09 PM  #1

    Daze
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    This is why I seldom if ever throw things away

    Over the last 20 years I have probably parted out at least half a dozen cars various years and models but all Ford.  I save as much as I can and can go many years before I find a use for something.  One such part is the 3/8" fine thread T nuts used to attach the drum brake backing plate to the rear end housing or the front spindle.  Turns out these nuts are a perfect fit for the T slots in my lathe and mill.  So after holding on to them for 15-20 years today I found a use for them.   Problem is I am a few short I just need to find a few of the long ones from the front spindles If I remember correctly there are only 2 per car.

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    7/08/2021 4:13 PM  #2

    josh-kebob
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    Re: This is why I seldom if ever throw things away

    I may have some in my 21 year collection. Give me the length you need and I'll look this evening.

     

    7/08/2021 4:20 PM  #3

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    Re: This is why I seldom if ever throw things away

    josh-kebob wrote:

    I may have some in my 21 year collection. Give me the length you need and I'll look this evening.

    I think they are about 2.5"-3"  
     

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    7/08/2021 4:46 PM  #4

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    Re: This is why I seldom if ever throw things away

    OK, I'll check

     

    7/08/2021 4:54 PM  #5

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    Re: This is why I seldom if ever throw things away

    If Josh is out, I have some.  The best thing to keep when parting out cars is those good ol’ Ford bolts.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    7/08/2021 5:03 PM  #6

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    Re: This is why I seldom if ever throw things away

    Day, check your PM

     

    7/08/2021 7:37 PM  #7

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    Re: This is why I seldom if ever throw things away

    MS wrote:

    If Josh is out, I have some.  The best thing to keep when parting out cars is those good ol’ Ford bolts.

     
    Thanks for the offer, Josh is hooking me up.

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