[mbondoni]

I see a lot of restoration part suppliers selling front end bolt, nuts, washer etc. fastener kits and wonder who has used one and if they are worth the money. If yes, who's product do you recommend?

 

[Jasons 69 Chevelle]

I am using the kit from Totally Stainless.
So far everything is looking and fitting great.

 

[Pete 67]

Since this is Restoration Corner, we should assume the original poster is talking about factory replacement hardware. For that there is only one choice, IMO...AMK Products. If your original hardware is missing or rusty, this is really a no-brainer. The time saved with these kits is invaluable.

You can order from them directly or contact them to see the closest supplier to you.

http://www.amkproducts.com/

 

[bbmusclecars427]

What's your time worth restoring old nut,bolts and washers.Lets face it,some of these pieces will not be useable anyway from rust,damaged bolt heads,rounded out nuts not to mention the phosphate coatings to look new.
It's well worth buying the AMK kit. They are labeled for each area of need.Saves time,looks great and are NEW.I used them on my 70'.

 

[oldtimeparts]

AMK !!!!!! both the interior and exterior kits, all items are in indivdual bags and labeled, re did my 66 convertible, I only had two screws that were wrong.

 

[Bart42]

AMK !!!!!! both the interior and exterior kits, all items are in indivdual bags and labeled, re did my 66 convertible, I only had two screws that were wrong.

Order directly from AMK and ask for their 2010 catalog. Must have minimum $30 order if ordering from them direct.

 

[sixty9ss]

I've been considering AMK's bolts and would like to know if they are EXACT duplicates in every way (plating, shape, markings, hardness, etc) to originals?

 

[Keith Tedford]

New stuff will probably pay for itself just in the time it would take to restore the old stuff and raplace the pieces that can't be reused. I bought the kit when doing the el Camino. The bodyshop guy sure liked it and didn't have to waste his time and my money trying to use the old stuff.

 

[Rick_Nelson]

As was said before, it is a complete no brainer. You open a box, read the part numbers and install and you are done. For the most part these kits are perfect for a non 100% concourse correct restoration and needing very few corrections for a 100% car. In reality that are not that many errors and most people would never know them anyway. I am an AMK dealer for complete kits only and order several times a month. Only way to do a car in my opinion.