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MG MGB Technical - Replacement nuts and bolts

Where is the best place to get replacement nuts and bolts for my 73 MGB GT? I have replaced a few parts and don't want to put old nuts and bolts on because some have become really rusty.
MD Rice

Google 'nuts and bolts'.
Paul Hunt

You will need mainly UNF. There is a list in Lindsay Porters Guide to Restoration. Go along to an Auto Jumble, there's a huge one at The National Classic Car Show.
http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/
c cummins

Try Namrick in Shoreham. They keep a good stock and will usually supply within 24 hours. Goodle Namrick

Bob Marshall
R J Marshall

MGB Hive do a big bag of all the most common nuts & bolts for the B. about £17 if I remember!
Pat Gregory

Excellent cheers for the help guys.
MD Rice

Hi M.D.Rice,Put a wire brush in a drill chuck or lathe and see how many you can clean up. the origonals are far superior to any you can buy. John C,
JG Cook

The £17 bag might be good value, otherwise be prepared for costs to rack up if you buy fasteners etc in small quantities at shows.

A degrease ( eg in cheap thinners ) and then a soak in vinegar follwed by wire brushing will clean up rusty fasteners - but it can't replace any lost zinc plating, so ok for any that are out of sight &/or get painted but maybe not for any unpainted on view if you're fussy.

And yes, originals were good quality, some generally available replacements aren't.
J N Gibson

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