Mid Year Lower Front Panel Screws

[Richard W.]

Can someone tell me about the 2 screws attaching the lower front panel to my '63 SWC. They are just outside of where the front bumpers tuck under the car. The screws (part number 94-18566) are shown on sheet 4.00, section 11-13 of the AIM.

My questions are (1) What size are they including the depth and (2) what color should they be (i.e. body color, chrome, etc.)? I know that they require both a flat and split washer and affix to a reinforcement assembly.

Finally, I assume that the old bolts were not factory. They did not fully tighten so they may be either too big and/or too long. In addition, they have rusted and left a rust stain on the panel. What is the best way to remove the rust stain?

Thanks for your time and input.

[Bill Stephenson]

Re: Mid Year Lower Front Panel Screws

Richard, Just checked the assembly manual first,cause its so damn cold in my garage,and you are correct about the lock and flat washers.Beyond that I ended up going out to look at our 66 anyway.Round head phillips 1/4 20 and 3/4"long.With that said,check the bracket to make sure that the threads are OK,and not stripped.I believe Long Island Corvette has the correct piece,if you have any doubt about correctness of a store bought bolt.I think L.I.C.s finish is even correct!............Bill S.

[Wayne W.]

Re: Mid Year Lower Front Panel Screws

They were on the car when it was painted, thus they are body color.