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Old Sep 7, 2022 | 04:01 AM
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Default Chevy K5 1985 Inner Fender Screws

Hey Guys,

I want to change my front innerfenders because they are rusted out.
I dont want to use the old screws cause theyre probably rusted out aswell.
Ordering them from LMC or similar is too expensive for me right now.
So my question is what size are those screws i need and how many of them do i need?

 
Old Sep 7, 2022 | 07:54 PM
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Default 5/16 18, 3/4” of thread, 1/2 wrench size

Originally Posted by BlazerPhil
Hey Guys,

I want to change my front innerfenders because they are rusted out.
I dont want to use the old screws cause theyre probably rusted out aswell.
Ordering them from LMC or similar is too expensive for me right now.
So my question is what size are those screws i need and how many of them do i need?

 
Old Sep 7, 2022 | 09:45 PM
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I think they're 5/16-18 by 3/4 or maybe an inch. Do they take a 1/2" wrench? They might also be metric. If you can post a picture of the head markings, we can tell you.

Also, they are specifically body screws. That's what you need to order if you want the tapered threads.
 
Old Sep 8, 2022 | 10:14 PM
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I'm betting on an 85 they may be metric. I know gm started the whole half metric half standard thing in the early 80s.
 
Old Sep 8, 2022 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Hess13x
I'm betting on an 85 they may be metric. I know gm started the whole half metric half standard thing in the early 80s.
I think you're probably right, but you knever know for sure on anything from that era.
 
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