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  • Mathew S.
    Very Frequent User
    • July 9, 2015
    • 136
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    Body tag screws

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    • Kent S.
      Very Frequent User
      • February 1, 1993
      • 203
      #2
      Re: Body tag screws

      I'd look through your pail to find an appropriate pair. At least in my state a brand-new looking screw would be a serious red flag for a DMV inspection. Of course, if you already have a title and registration new screws would only be a potential problem for the next guy.
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        • Joe L.
          Beyond Control Poster
          • February 1, 1988
          • 43193
          #3
          Re: Body tag screws

          Originally posted by Mathew Stark (61369)
          Bought a project 54 and trying to find details on the body tag screws. I have looked at the judging manual and it doesn’t seem to show this, other than Phillips pan head style. I got a pail of screws, nuts, washers and other miscellaneous hardware. If they are there where could one find suitable replacements?
          Mathew-------

          I do not have a 1954 AIM. Is there a part number shown in that AIM for the screws?
          In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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            • Mathew S.
              Very Frequent User
              • July 9, 2015
              • 136
              #4
              Re: Body tag screws

              Originally posted by Joe Lucia (12484)
              Mathew-------

              I do not have a 1954 AIM. Is there a part number shown in that AIM for the screws?
              Not that I saw. The AIM manual for my 70s are so much more informative and complete, but that is 16 years of progress. Pacifica Corvette had them, and was going to buy a pair just to compare to. They are now discontinued and have no details on them.
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                • Leif A.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • August 31, 1997
                  • 3607
                  #5
                  Re: Body tag screws

                  Originally posted by Mathew Stark (61369)
                  Not that I saw. The AIM manual for my 70s are so much more informative and complete, but that is 16 years of progress. Pacifica Corvette had them, and was going to buy a pair just to compare to. They are now discontinued and have no details on them.
                  Corvette Central has them.

                  https://www.corvettecentral.com/c1-5...26years%3d1954
                  Leif
                  '67 Coupe L79, M21, C60, N14, N40, J50, A31, U69, A01, QB1
                  Top Flight 2017 Lone Star Regional
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                    • Mathew S.
                      Very Frequent User
                      • July 9, 2015
                      • 136
                      #6
                      Re: Body tag screws

                      Corvette Centrals search is suboptimal in that when you search screw I only get one return. I had searched for VIN and body, and didn't think serial. Thank you for the direct link, and they are now on order (along with some other things needed) to compare things to.
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                        • Rod K.
                          Very Frequent User
                          • April 1, 1990
                          • 441
                          #7
                          Re: Body tag screws

                          1957 AIM shows p/n 273445 probably the same for '54, a #8-18 X 3/8 Type BT (thd cutting) pan head Philips similar to the sheet metal screw shown in CC's pic but with a different tip. The CC screw is a readily available common hardware store item, not something you'd need to order. Hope this helps some.
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                            • Chris S.
                              Extremely Frequent Poster
                              • January 1, 2000
                              • 1064
                              #8
                              Re: Body tag screws

                              Original VIN tag screws were a self tapping pan head screw - as explained above
                              EVERY 53 54 55 56 57 I take apart uses the same screw
                              Very EASY to find -
                              If you need some let me know or I can point you in the right direction
                              Feel free to contact me -
                              Chris
                              TiN Restorations Plano IL
                              1954 Corvette #3803 - Top Flight 2012, Bloomington Gold 2012,
                              Triple Diamond Award 2012, Gold Concourse Award 2012, Regional and National Top Flight 2014
                              1954 Corvette #3666 - "The Blue Devil" - Pennant Blue - restoration started
                              1957 Corvette - FI 3 sp - Black and Silver
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