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Where to find spare tire and battery hold downs?

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  1. TheDrivenMan

    TheDrivenMan Rookie

    Feb 19, 2013
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    Who would have a good used spare tire hold down and a good used battery hold down?

    My spare retainer is broken and the battery clamp was missing when I bought the car.
     
  2. PT 328

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  3. vp277

    vp277 Karting

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    If you don't care about originality you can get a metric stud and a plastic nut from McMaster-Carr for about $6, looks very similar to the original spare hold down and will last longer. I don't remember the thread size offhand, can find the old invoice if you need it.
     
  4. 2dinos

    2dinos F1 Rookie

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    i would expect T Rutland could hlp you. 1800-638-1444
     
  5. krisdisk

    krisdisk Formula Junior

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    For the battery hold down, I would think that you can use a simular piece from another car. It looks very standard, something you would find in most cars really. For the wheel, I'd say, be patient, every once in a while a wheel is for sale on ebay. Or ask Larry (http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/members/38019.html) he knows a guy that has a few spare wheels, for reasonable prices. I think it was GT Car Parts in Texas, but you'd better ask Larry.
     
  6. ragtop1

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  7. Dr Kananga

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  8. bentrm

    bentrm Formula Junior

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    Oh man! I would be very grateful if you could supply that information. I need a spare tire hold down as well. But i ain't payin $100.00+ for one.
     
  9. vp277

    vp277 Karting

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    #9 vp277, Jun 9, 2013
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    I could not find the invoice, if I remember correctly the cost before shipping was less than $10 from McMaster-Carr. Pictures attached for reference
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  10. bentrm

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    Thank you so much! I should be able to figure it out from your pictures. Like your tile!
     
  11. ducowti

    ducowti Formula 3

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    Anyone know the thread spec for this bolt? I tried an M10 in hardware store lot that threaded when I tried it, but apparently, somehow, the M10+handle I ordered slides through. WTF. Hoping someone can tell me by the specs what that bolt should be.

    Thx!
     
  12. thorn

    thorn F1 Rookie
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    I believe it's an M12-1.75 bolt.
     
  13. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    I am fighting a dead battery when I change it will get a photo..
     
  14. ducowti

    ducowti Formula 3

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    Thanks thorn, confirmed it's M12 - 1.75 pitch.
     

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