Ball Joints : Bolting ????

[CamarosRus]

I'm using Bolt In Upper Ball Joints in my driver 73 Camaro R/S project.

I'm thinking to use 1/4-20x1" Button Head Allen Bolts for a more
"rivet like" appearance. Not sure what kind of nut (grade 8 ??) my
fastener store can offer me.

Ball Joints made off shore did not come with (metric ??) zirc fitting !!!!

Any problem with this idea ???

[WILMASBOYL78]

After you install the allen head bolts use a little 'all-metal' filler to hide the hex shaped hole..smooth it over...finish with some cast steel paint and the average Joe won't know the difference.

[earntaz]

I would use grade 8 fasteners (bolt/nut) ... TAZ

[RPOLS3]

Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78

After you install the allen head bolts use a little 'all-metal' filler to hide the hex shaped hole..smooth it over...finish with some cast steel paint and the average Joe won't know the difference.

Most of the Corvette restoration parts houses sell the threaded "rivet" for this application

http://www.zip-corvette.com/68-82-c3...t-nut-set.html

[WILMASBOYL78]

Do those Corvette fasteners have an 'allen head' ...can't tell from the photo.

-wilma

[RPOLS3]

Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78

Do those Corvette fasteners have an 'allen head' ...can't tell from the photo.

-wilma

Typically they do not and from the top look just like the rivets - so no need to fill anything in. They are sold from other vendors as well.

Ground up sells this kit which the rivets look a little different than the Corvette guys.

http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/DRVT-33.html

[WILMASBOYL78]

What holds the bolt in place as the nut is tightened??

[CamarosRus]

Thanks for you replies.......
As I said this is a nice street, driver build.....

I called local fastener supplier and they carry 1/4-20x1"
Button Head Allen in Grade 8 Black Oxide.

Not trying to trick anybody into thinking these are rivits,
just didnt like the cosmetics of regular hex head.

I will use AN washers against the powder coated A-Arm
and thread locker....need to find inch lb torque for above

I'll post pics upon completion !!