Picking up a Hardtop locally. What size/type bolts are used to secure the hard top to the tub and windshield? I don't own a truck or trailer so planning to pick up some bolts at HD and drive my bronco over and bolt the top on to transport home.
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Hard Top Bolts?
- Thread starter Gweiner
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I'm pretty sure mine are 5/16 .. You may not be able to find but maybe 4 holes that'll fit. I'd say take about 8 bolt of several different sizes .
... So Get about 8 5/16 that are an inch long & maybe 8 that are 1 1/4 inch long .. Get flat washers also & Nuts. In case the hole are 3/8 with the washers you can make it home . & Re-drill extras at will.
... So Get about 8 5/16 that are an inch long & maybe 8 that are 1 1/4 inch long .. Get flat washers also & Nuts. In case the hole are 3/8 with the washers you can make it home . & Re-drill extras at will.
If you got pretty paint, bring a roll of camper weather stripping or some small cloth towels to use between the top and the bed rails.
I prefer stainless bolts never have to worry about rusting.
I prefer stainless bolts never have to worry about rusting.
The factory bolts for the windshield frame are a type of body bolt, maybe called a flange bolt. JBG sells a bolt kit for the full top...
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/Full-Top-Bolt-And-Nut-Kit-66-77-Complete-Set/productinfo/18246/
Pretty sure I was able to get 7 or 8 bolts in the windshield frame. I did not buy the bolt kit, but sourced flange bolts from Lowes and had left over stainless for the tub.
Down each side of the tub I used stainless steel 5/16"-18 bolts at least 1" long. 1 1/4" is better, with washers, lock washers and nuts. Washers on top and underneath. Something like 6 or 7 down each side of the tub.
This is the seal for tub to top I used...
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/1966-1977-Ford-Bronco-Quarter-panel-to-top-seals/productinfo/16035/
And the top of windshield frame seal...
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/196...p-to-windshield-frame-seal/productinfo/16016/
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/Full-Top-Bolt-And-Nut-Kit-66-77-Complete-Set/productinfo/18246/
Pretty sure I was able to get 7 or 8 bolts in the windshield frame. I did not buy the bolt kit, but sourced flange bolts from Lowes and had left over stainless for the tub.
Down each side of the tub I used stainless steel 5/16"-18 bolts at least 1" long. 1 1/4" is better, with washers, lock washers and nuts. Washers on top and underneath. Something like 6 or 7 down each side of the tub.
This is the seal for tub to top I used...
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/1966-1977-Ford-Bronco-Quarter-panel-to-top-seals/productinfo/16035/
And the top of windshield frame seal...
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/196...p-to-windshield-frame-seal/productinfo/16016/
... BUT IF YOU GO TO THE STAINLESS bolts .. Check them Periodically for tightness ..
I use stainless on Classic Tractors .. Close to Chrome but They sure do come loose fast. Need to keep the torqued up.
I use stainless on Classic Tractors .. Close to Chrome but They sure do come loose fast. Need to keep the torqued up.
