65' Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Head Markings

[Russell Love (39102)]

Does anyone know the correct head marking for the 4 bolts that hold the spare tire housing to the frame in a midyear? The JG states that they are "black phosphate 1/2" hex-head bolts with intergral washers". However, there is no mention of head markings. Long Island sells a set with a cylindrical pattern on the head and Paragon sells a set with "LG" on the head. Neither have a intergral washer attached and both washers are seperate from the bolts. Also, are ALL original tubs date stamped with white ink? Is there a process to date stamp a reproduction or original that has been removed in cleaning with lacquer thinner?

[Barbara Stein (4600)]

Re: 65' Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Head Markings

Mine have an "E" headmark. They are black phosphate.
Tony

[Mike McKenzie (32993)]

Re: 65' Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Head Markings

Get a stamp made up at a office supply store.

[Wayne Midkiff (3437)]

Here's what 's on my early '65

All 4 are the same.

Perhaps the "integral" washer part is an error in the '65 TIM&JG. What do other years' guides have to say ?

[Barbara Stein (4600)]

Re: Here's what 's on my early '65

Wayne. My four black phospate bolts all had integral washers.

Best,
Tony

[John Hinckley (29964)]

Re: Here's what 's on my early '65

Wayne -

The '67 JG also calls for bolts with integral washers, but I believe that's incorrect; the 65-6-7 assembly manuals clearly call out bolts and separate flat washers. The ones in your photo are the correct type "AB" thread-cutting bolts.