1968 Fasteners

[Mosesatm]

Do any of the Mustang vendors sell the side scoop screws, and/or the tiny screws on top of the vent windows?

 

[speedy02]

Flat Head Screw - Stainless - Vent Frame - EACH - Repro ~ 1967 - 1968 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1968 Ford Mustang

Flat Head Screw - Stainless - Vent Frame - EACH - Repro ~ 1967 - 1968 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1968 Ford Mustang

secure.cougarpartscatalog.com

https://www.npdlink.com/product/mounting-kit-door-glass-front-run/212217

https://www.amkproducts.com/search-result/?ser=F-784

 

[Mosesatm]

Perfect!!

Thanks Mike.

 

[admin]

I wasn't able to find anyone selling the side scoop screws. Here's a photo of mine in case it helps:

 

[speedy02]

It looks like this screw but I am not 100% sure.

https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fasteners-products/?Product_ID=11120

 

[Mosesatm]

I'll order them and let you know.

 

[rvrtrash]

It looks like an oval head sheet metal screw. Nothing special. Try Ace Hardware. They have a decent selection.

 

[admin]

As it happens, I had to go to Ace this morning, so I took my factory side scoop screws to match up. Yes, it is just an oval head sheet metal screw, but there wasn't an exact match.

The shaft diameter of the factory screw is a little bigger than a #8 screw, but smaller than a #10. Same with the diameter of the head.

But in my opinion a #8x1-1/4" stainless oval head screw is the closest match and will work fine. It's just a hair longer than the factory screw, but that won't matter. And even though the head is slightly smaller, it seats just fine in the factory side scope holes and looks good.

Comparing the two screws: #8x1-1/4 on the left, factory screw on the right:

 

[rvrtrash]

I've noticed that Ford bolts always seems different lengths than "standard", such as 1 3/8" instead of 1 1/4" or 1 1/2". I guess when you're big enough, you can special order hardware to your liking.