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MG TD TF 1500 - Odd nail

I posted this one as a part of another thread, but it has piqued my interest so I thought I would start a new thread.

On the back inner edge of the rear inner fender well, there are two round head spiral nails. I have gone over the tub and do not find another area with these nails.

They are round head 3/16 diameter head. A spiral shaft that is 1/2" long and a point on the end.

While I don't need any, I thought I would investigate the availability. None of the primary TD parts sellers in the US or the UK have these. I checked with Doug at FTFU and Paul at MGbits. Neither has these.

In searching the internet, the closest I have found so far is a pinball nail. It is 3/4 inch long.

https://www.pinballlife.com/34-rounded-head-spiral-nail.html

If anyone can give this a better name, or knows where I might find them, I will add it to the fastener list.

Chris. This may be a candidate for your oddity list.



Bruce Cunha

They are called spiral shank nails.

You can buy them today.
Christopher Couper

Hi Bruce they are available from McMaster Carr called screw nails.

Butch
R Taras

used in boat building a bit, in stainless and monel---(Rose head silicone bronze nails)
William Revit

Commonly used in the UK in attaching truss clips on roof rafters and we know them as twist nails. Make removal difficult and shake free.
JK Mazgaj

I remember my dad using them on his hydro-plane when he replaced a rotted section.

Cheers

Gary
79 MGB
gary hansen

Butch, That is pretty close. I found this one.


https://www.mcmaster.com/screw-nails
Decorative Finishing Nails for Hard Woods
1/2" 3/16" head Domed Spiral

These are exactly the same head size and length. Close enough I would say.

Bruce Cunha

Might sound a little off, but shoe repair shops use to use them for attaching heels on shoes. I have a pair of boots with the heels attached with them. PJ
PJ Jennings

Reactivated the Engine I.D. Plate Rivet Bud
Bud Krueger

I received a picture from a gentleman restoring a TF. The nail for the TF is flat.

If you have a chance to check, It would be interesting to see if the change was at the TF or if later TD's had the flat head nail screw.

A T type upolsterer said the nails are used to tac the piping in prior to putting the fenders on. The nails are made to puncture the body steel.

Bruce Cunha

This thread was discussed between 07/08/2019 and 14/08/2019

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