Starting on my 1945 Chevy 1/2 Ton restoration as a "basket case". Like many backet cases, the previous owner got in too deep. Either he threw all the nuts and bolts in catch-all bowls or they are missing. I have sorted every last catch-all bowl piece, looking for "sets" of hopefully bolts with their washers and nuts screwed on. In terms of sets, all I found were a few matched bolts with nuts and washers collected at the bottom. Having done one other restoration, I know this situation to be a huge impediment to progress.
The first question is, does anyone know of a listing (preferably with illustrations) of all the fasteners used on the body of my truck? I know parts suppieres have stainless kits available, but I'm looking for something more original. Does anyone have any suggestions that would help me figure this setback out?
