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Technical 37 Chev Coupe garnish screw size?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by wheelguy, Apr 12, 2026.

  1. wheelguy
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
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    Looking for screw size to hold my QUARTER window moldings in. I bought the car w/o the quarter window moldings and found a pair. I need to know what size screws I need to install them.
    I know it's not brain surgery but I want the correct size screws.
    THANKS in advance for info on this.
     
  2. rusty1
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    I&I used to sell screw kits, maybe try Chevs of the 40's
     
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  3. vtx1800
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  4. 5window
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    Doesn't seem likely it would be stainless steel-and maybe slotted, not Phillips, too.
     
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  5. deathrowdave
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    They are number 6 with number 8 head as best as I can recall . Tough to locate at a hardware store
     
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  6. oldolds
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    Be very careful with length. They will screw right through the outer body. don't ask me how I know that. Yup it involves a freshly painted body.
     
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  7. Johnboy34
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    from Seattle,Wa

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  8. 1971BB427
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    Not sure what they originally were, but I used #8x1.25" phillips oval head for mine that worked.
     
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  9. Fordors
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    @wheelguy , if you determine what size and quan***y you need LMK, I might have them and if so I’ll send them out to you.
     
  10. Mine had too-long screws installed and the frame had little "reverse centre punch" marks where the points finished. I couldn't find anything close and ended up cutting the too-long but correct gauge screws down shorter.
     
  11. 52HardTop
    Joined: Jun 21, 2007
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    Stainless Phillips Heads crews at home Depot. Maybe 1 inch # 8. I used them on my 51 convertible for the garnish moldings. They're not expensive and won't tarnish or age.
     
  12. mgtstumpy
    Joined: Jul 20, 2006
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    I purchased a complete interior set of OEM style screws for my 46 Olds sedanette from Chevs of the 40s; door locks & pillar, garnish moldings etc etc. Multiple individual sets with correct domed heads /lengths with either phillips or slot heads. Just being pedantic!:rolleyes:
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  13. bobss396
    Joined: Aug 27, 2008
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    Ace Hardware has similar screws in stainless steel. Maybe not every store, but worth a look.
     

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