<VV> Gas Tank Strap Bolt Question

[Mike Morgan]

I found some that looked almost identical at the local home improvement store. Cost was less that $5.00 for two of them.

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While removing the gas tank on my 69 Monza to have it cleaned, I had one of  the 5-6 inch long threaded rods that the strap bolts to twist off and break due  to a rusted nut.  This rod is curved on the non-threaded end to hook onto the car "frame" to hold the tank in.  Does anyone know an outlet for these rods other than our friendly Corvair vendors?  Was wondering if any of the modern parts houses would have something similar.  I want to get the tank  back in and running, but being the holiday season, I would probably have to wait  a week or more to get one from Lon/Clarks/etc.   I also twisted off  two of the bolts holding on the stabilizer bar, but those are just normal bolts  and I can get them anywhere.  Thanks for any advise.


Mike