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BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:01 pm
by Chris Stavros
Hello friends,
I'm looking for an original (or good reproduction) "Brass" ground strap bolt for my 356A. Not sure of the length, but perhaps 15mm?

OR...if you know where I can buy a good reproduction, that would be most helpful too.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:17 pm
by John Lindstrom
Napa?

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:33 pm
by Vic Skirmants
John Lindstrom wrote:Napa?
:P :P :P

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:40 pm
by Mike Wilson
Chris:

Have you tried Metric & Multi-Standard ir Belmetric?

Mike

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:44 am
by Brad Ripley
buy one of these 8 mm bolts with 14 mm across head
https://www.stoddard.com/90007502501-nla.html
and apply brass colored paint.

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:22 am
by Joris Koning
Get some 14mm brass hex bar and make them on the lathe. If there is enough demand I am open to making a run of these.

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:05 pm
by Chris Stavros
Mike Wilson wrote:Chris:

Have you tried Metric & Multi-Standard ir Belmetric?

Mike

No I haven't, but will try. Thanks Mike!!

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:09 pm
by Chris Stavros
Joris Koning wrote:Get some 14mm brass hex bar and make them on the lathe. If there is enough demand I am open to making a run of these.

Joris,
I'm in for at least 10. But I'm assuming that's a drop in the bucket in terms of production numbers. I've found its the most common item left off cars that have reached very high scores in shows. I'm surprised that someone hasn't made them. Please let me know if and when you go into production.

thx,
Chris

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:11 pm
by Chris Stavros
Brad Ripley wrote:buy one of these 8 mm bolts with 14 mm across head
https://www.stoddard.com/90007502501-nla.html
and apply brass colored paint.
Maybe brass plate?

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:06 pm
by Mike Wilson
Glad to be of help, Chris.

Mike

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:09 am
by Brad Ripley
How much $$$ do you want to spend, anyway? Buy the steel bolt I suggested with the markings on the head. You only need one piece. It's black oxide. Ok, blast it and find some spray paint at Ace Hardware that looks like "brass" and maybe over spray with clear. The concours judge will never know!

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:26 pm
by David Seeland
I recollect being disappointed to find that according to "Neils Book" the brass bolt should be hand painted black (on a 1958). I have always enjoyed having a polished brass ground strap bolt. I have lent my book to a friend who is restoring a 1958 coupe so I can't verify my recollection. A very careful judge would carry a magnet to separate out 'cheaters' who painted a steel 14mm bolt black.

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 3:09 pm
by Joris Koning
Yes, they were indeed touched up black and rather sloppily I might say. The bolt for the transmission ground strap is not brass by the way and also not touched up black

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:24 am
by Joris Koning
They are in the works. People interested can contact me offline.

Joris

Re: BRASS 14MM (head) battery ground strap bolt for a 356A

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:04 pm
by Mike Wilson
There is an ad on The Samba for them. Not sure about dimensions.

Mike