At 01:16 PM 10/27/05 -0600, Steve Drazetic wrote:
>>"I've got a set of trim pieces (stainless/aluminum?) that got at the bottom of the rockers."

Should be aluminum, tough to make paint stick. Prime with zinc chromate primer, or a caustic etching primer, same as you would for aluminum bonnet or doors.

>>"Along this edge are some nuts/bolts that hold the fenders to the rockers. What kind of hardware do I need to mount these trim pieces?"

They are special T-bolts, #10-32 thread (maybe 10-24) and small rectangular head with a spring wire loop to hold them in place, 5 on each side. If you buy the trim strips from Moss or V.B. I think the fastener kit should be included. The trim strip goes close to rear wheel opening and leaves the front bolt in the front fender exposed (for the splash panel). If you currently have hex head screws (especially 1/4" bolts with 7/16" heads) in the bottom of the sills you may have to change them to Fillister head or Cheese head screws, to fit inside the trim strip. Original fender flange screws were #10 screws with 3/8" hex head. If you turn those with the flats parallel to the bottom flange they may fit inside the trim strip. A possible alternative is to install some pop rivets and remove the screws.

Thanks to Leo Werberg for the pictures.

For more information on hole locations and fasteners see RT-627A in body sill replacement in the restoration section.