Fairway-J

Looking to purchase thermostat housing bolts for my 1965 L78 thermostat housing:

Need one
3/8" - 16 x 3 5/8" long with "CP" headmark (black phosphate)


Need one
3/8" - 16 x 1 5/8" long with "P" or "M" headmark

Any leads would greatly be appreciated

jbalch

Have you tried Richard Fortier who advertises in the NCRS Driveline?

Larry N. Johnson

Added this thread to 1965 396 Parts F/S and WTB & Tech Notes & List of 396 Owners

You might try John Meissinger who seems to have a lot of 396 parts.

Larry N. Johnson

On the shorter one an old engine I have seems to read "TP" or maybe "TR" so likely the wrong bolt. The longer one doesn't have letters on it, more of a 3 spoke star thing.

Fairway-J

I did speak with Richard, but he was quite proud of his fasteners. I am not going to pay $60 for just the 3/8" - 16 x 3 5/8" long with "CP" headmark (black phosphate) bolt

bellyjello

What does the CP stand for? I'll check on an old 396 I have This weekend.

revupL78

I was offered a couple hundred for my bolts about 4 years ago. I ran into a guy from Indy who had a frame off L78 at chevy/vettefest in Chicago. He wanted me to run home and get em( lol).
I was told mine are correct and if I needed one I'd pay $60 but really try to haggle for both @ $60
top bolt cp
bottom p
Looks like it's time for a little over due upkeep

Larry N. Johnson

Is that a Corvette 396 by chance?
Possibly looking for one larry.n.johnson@netzero.net
801-766-4651

jbalch

CP is the bolt head symbol for Chandler Products.

Fairway-J

Allright I have the "CP" bolt, but am still looking the "P" or "M" headmark bolt 3/8-16-1 5/8

John Meissinger

I have a 1 5/8 M grade three for $8.00 delivered.......Thanks JOHN

Fairway-J

I'll take it. Send me a pm of where to send the check

gary6672

Bolts should be like this;

Enoch

Nice original flat head A intake bolts!!! The repros are ugly. VERY nice CP bolt!!! 60.00 is a bargain I'd buy 50 of them at that price!!!