[RA1John]

WANTED:

67 - 69 Firebird Fender Gusset Screws
(2) screws per side which attach the Gusset from the Radiator Support to the Fender.

PM me if you have a few of these you'd be willing to sell me.

I'm aware of the repro versions available but I'm looking for some nice original ones.

THANKS!

[RA1John]

Here's a pix of what original Fender Gusset screws look like...

[FunctionalShaker]

Actually, the black screws in your pic look like reproductions.

[RA1John]

Pretty sure the rounded head is original. Flat version is the repro.

[FunctionalShaker]

I believe the originals had the flattened face, but with four little lines stamped into them. Maybe Nashcar can help us out.

[gtobird]

Since John posted this, I dug out my originals. They have the rounded (non-flat heads). Mind you, I've only owned the car for about 28 years, so it is possible somebody replaced them before I got it,, but unlikely. I bought the car from the original owner and he lovingly cared for the car (but was not capable of doing a restoration). The screws still have their original patina........... I call it rust!! LOL

Old Joe

[RA1John]

Thx Joe! I'll have to dig thru my pix to see if I have any good under hood references.
Anyone have any under hood survivor pix or perhaps from '68 Road Test articles?
Did Camaro have these same screws?

[RA1John]

From what I can tell of the repro screws available, they have a small flat on the head. Originals were "Pozi-Drive" (not Phillips head).

[FunctionalShaker]

Contacted Steve (nashcar) who has an original 69. His has the round heads. I didn't look closely to see the drive details, just that they are Phillip's type. Now we have to find a source for the correct round head, pozdrive screws.

[68 Firebird Brian]

What about these at Firebird Central?

http://www.firebirdcentral.com/1967_...p/she-2004.htm

[RA1John]

Close but...

The repro screws are Phillips head.
Originals were pozidrive.

[FunctionalShaker]

Do the originals have a pointed or flat thread tip?

[RA1John]

Still looking for a few of these screws.

Wondering if these are the same part number as the screws used to secure the rear license plate lamp to Bumper Bracket? These also appear to be Pozi-drive screws.

[FunctionalShaker]

Different part #.

[Ram4king]

Not even close I can't believe you thought they were anything near that

[68 Firebird Brian]

How do these look?

[RA1John]

Other than the finish (originals were black phosphate I believe) those look correct.
Compare to the pix above... black screws (not the gold ones).
Originals didn't have a flat on them.. and they were PoziDrive, not just a large Phillips head.

Who is selling the silver finished screws?

[FunctionalShaker]

Do originals have pointed or flat tips?

[68 Firebird Brian]

Give this guys a call or go to their website. Excellent website. You can locate your parts on the GM illustration and then find it in his inventory.

Chicago Muscle Car Parts
(847) 526-2200

Screws --> Look for part no.: 050249 $12.50 for 4 screws

Chicago Muscle Car Parts:
http://www.chicagomusclecarparts.com/

[RA1John]

Here's another example of the 67-9 Firebird Fender Gusset Screws...
Note the repro has more of a flat on the face.

Original screws had a pointed end (scroll up to top, see insert pix)
I believe these originally had a black phosphate finish from the factory.
Not sure if AMK has these.