As long as the bolts and nuts are in good condition and not weakened by
corrosion, there is no problem except in a few high stress areas like
studs/bolts/nuts for the cylinder head, conrods, some suspension bolts etc.
New hardware is generally cheaper than cleaning and replating old stuff,
but if you are going for 100% originality, the new hardware may not be
identical in appearance to the old stuff. In that case replating is the
only way.
Also the old nuts and bolts were plated differently, and often to a
higher standard, than modern replacements.
Kees Oudesluijs
Op 21-11-2011 1:33, mark lapierre schreef:
> I just watched a video about refurbishing old nuts, bolts and even washers to
> reuse on restorations and general maintenance on our cars. The fasteners
> were tumbled clean and then zinc plated.
>
> At what point and in what areas is it not a good idea to reuse these
> fasteners. I have mixed
> emotions on which way I would want my total restoration handled. If I was
> paying the big bucks
> then I would expect to have new hardward used.
>
> Seems like there would be a failure issue or a stretching of the threads
> coming into play here after 40 some years.
>
> Is the old style British hardware with the circles on the heads still
> available new anymore or is it necessary to use old hardware to get the
> original look?
>
> I guess my point here is that I am very surprised that old hardware is used on
> high dollar
> restorations. Curious how other restorers handle this issue.
>
> Mark
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