Discussions board for the classic MG MGA.
I have run into a couple of places on the body of my 1600 where square head captive nuts are used. Some were missing or drilled out. Is there a source for them. Some were 1/4x28 and others were smaller. Thank you all again for all the help. Its coming along pretty good in spite of my efforts.
I can't promise but Todd Clarke at Clarke Spares and Restoration has most of the specialty hardware for MGAs.
www.clarkespares.com or 215.348.0595. Basil
John,
Those were also typical for the wings of the TR3. #30 and 31
http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29154
McMaster-Carr has them in a variety of sizes. I just ordered a couple of boxes of 5/16-24s last week to replace a lot of rusted and missing ones on the front fender attachments. http://www.mcmaster.com/#weld-nuts/=4j4f0c They call them retainer nuts.
www.clarkespares.com or 215.348.0595.
Todd has all the screws and nuts for meg chrome etc
They should be fine threads for the MGA.
#10-32 - front valance, bottom of sill, shut face panel (inside door post), tunnel cover, heater & dash braces, boot & bonnet hinges, filler neck gasket to boot floor
1/4-28 - top frame mount (inside door post)
5/16-24 - forward bolts front wings.
3/8-24 - windscreen post to body
