Rear Wheel Help- 8N

[Redbanksdog]

I had to replace the rear rim on my 8N. The carriage bolts that hold the center rim onto the outer rim had to be broken off. They had been on there for 60 years. They look to be 5/8 by 3". I can not find them anywhere. I have been to TSC, two local hardware stores and Napa said they would have to special order them. I didn"t see them for sell on this site. Can I use regular bolts??. Anyone have any ideas. Thanks

 

[Chris-8n]

They have them at just 8n's

http://store.cdgcommerce.com/stores/1010/1554.php

I have seen them some were els can't find them hope this helps.
Chris-8n

 

[Dunk]

Here is what Messicks shows.

BOLT
Bolt, Round Hd., Rim to Disc, 5/8"-18 x 2-11/16", Years: 01/01/1939-12/31/1952
370938S36
$4.81 InStock : 8

http://www.external_link/nhparts.aspx

 

[Dell (WA)]

Doggy........as noted 5/8 x 2-11/16 is Henry's and Harry's weird sense of size specifications, "1-thread showing", so farmer brown don't catch a shoelace on the bolt. As a general rule, you don't buy carriage bolts at NAPA and BIGBOX hardware stop at 1/2" quick-rustin' carriage bolts.

YES, you can use regular "HEX-HEAD" 5/8x3" bolts. Grade-2 is fine.

I have a "good" hardware store where I can even get "galvanized" carriage bolts iff'n I want. And at another industrial supply store, named Tacoma Screw amazingly enuff, I can even buy expensive STAINLESS.

But no matter where ya buy, yer gonnna haffta buy 3-inchers. And NO I would NOT cut 1/4" off to keep from tripping over my shoelaces. The advantage of wearing pointy-toe cowboy boots (grin) ........Dell

 

[D Squared]

I needed a 3/4" carriage bolt the other day. Couldn't find one but while I was looking I found plenty of 5/8" at Lowes.

 

[Redbanksdog]

Thanks for the help and information.