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Dangermouse Samba Member

Joined: November 23, 2005 Posts: 1319 Location: Beautiful New Zealand
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2025 1:32 pm Post subject: Specific(vs general) hardware |
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I'm starting the reassembly stage... Re nuts & bolts - most, but not all, of the hardware is generic and easily and cheaply replaced with new without too much trouble... But there are a few pieces which are vehicle specific (excepting that they too be bought new from VW vendors at a push) and I'm thinking to have these tumbled and replated.
I've searched, but not found, a list of split bus hardware but am thinking the likes of front beam mounting bolts (M12x50x1.5) & lock washers and RGB to spring plate attachment bolts (M12x25x1.5).
Any suggestions for other funky hardware I might throw in along with these? _________________ Do not follow me, for I may not lead. Do not lead me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either; actually just bugger off and stand over there will you. |
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Lind Samba Member

Joined: November 06, 2000 Posts: 10212 Location: idaho
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2025 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: Specific(vs general) hardware |
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The parts list has entries for all the hardware with specs for it. If the piece of hardware has an N number like N17 234 5, then it is just standard off the shelf hardware. If it has a VW parts number than it is VW specific specialty hardware.
Not all the stuff you can buy new matches perfectly with original hardware in shape or finish, but it will often work. Make sure you get the correct hardness, etc. _________________ .
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Idaho VW license plate frames or other dealership items.
VWoA literature and early dealership or distributor literature/pictures/information
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Dangermouse Samba Member

Joined: November 23, 2005 Posts: 1319 Location: Beautiful New Zealand
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2025 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Specific(vs general) hardware |
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That's interesting about the N numbers thank you; didn't know that (out of curiosity, what does an AM prefix mean? i.e. N104401 (steering box mounting bolt) is AM 10x40, rather than just M10x40...).
I'm aware of the hardness requirements for some of these which is why I'm keen to reuse original hardware in some places.
Going to add transmission carrier bolts to the list... _________________ Do not follow me, for I may not lead. Do not lead me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either; actually just bugger off and stand over there will you. |
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