I am trying to locate a source for the #8-32 Chris Craft "PM" (Press Metal) nuts they used to secure the lapstrake siding on the 60's vintage boats?
These are approximately 3/8" square (.490" measured) silicone-bronze material, .050" thick with a shallow curve and the corners slightly bent down to bite into the wood to prevent rotation.
It is possible they were just stamped with a punched hole and a self tapping screw was used. The inside of the screws are cut off to be flush with the nut after it was tightened so I can't tell if it was a thread cutting screw or not.
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#8-32 Chris Craft "PM" (Press Metal) nuts
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Re: #8-32 Chris Craft "PM" (Press Metal) nuts
I done know of a source, but try David at Classic Boat Connection 507 344 8030
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1956 CC Connie 47'
1959 Caulkins bartender
1965 Cheoy Lee Frisco Flyer
1953 Chris Craft Holiday
1941 Chris Craft Deluxe
Plus 8-12 customer boats at any time
God don't count the days spent messing around in wood boats.
1956 CC Connie 47'
1959 Caulkins bartender
1965 Cheoy Lee Frisco Flyer
1953 Chris Craft Holiday
1941 Chris Craft Deluxe
Plus 8-12 customer boats at any time
God don't count the days spent messing around in wood boats.
Re: #8-32 Chris Craft "PM" (Press Metal) nuts
Would this work?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#tee-nut-inserts/=ux5nuz
http://www.mcmaster.com/#tee-nut-inserts/=ux5nuz
Jim Staib
www.finewoodboats.com
1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
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Re: #8-32 Chris Craft "PM" (Press Metal) nuts
I am in the process of replacing some planks on my 1965 Sea Skiff. Your post has raised questions in my mind. On my project they used regular nuts that I assume are held by tightening the bolt drawing the nut into the wood plank?? (not the square ones like in your pics). Any issues using SS fasteners?
Re: #8-32 Chris Craft "PM" (Press Metal) nuts
The 316 stainless T-Nuts would work (I'd have to use 316 screws to match) but they are larger and wouldn't look anything like the original. These are all exposed on the inside of the boat so I'd prefer to keep them original looking. I am restoring a 1964 CC Cavalier Dory, 22'.
Re: #8-32 Chris Craft "PM" (Press Metal) nuts
Jim, are these exposed on your boat? Do you have a picture?Jim Bell wrote:I am in the process of replacing some planks on my 1965 Sea Skiff. On my project they used regular nuts that I assume are held by tightening the bolt drawing the nut into the wood plank?? (not the square ones like in your pics). ....
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