I've been wanting to do some sort of clean-up on the hardware in my engine bay, but I keep running into the roadblock of the specific hardware I want in the material I want only being available in packages of 25-50pcs, when I really only need a couple. I'm already part-way through cataloging the fastener type and size of numerous parts in the engine bay, so I thought I'd throw up a thread and see if there would be any interest in a kit containing replacement hardware for things like valve cover bolts, fender bolts, rad bracket nuts, strut tower nuts, and any other hardware people were interested in.
HKPRO5 started a thread containing a nice how-to on replacing your fender bolts with nice trick looking painted finishing washers HERE so this is definitely within the reach of the average DIY-er, but if there's enough interest I could be willing to put together a reasonably priced kit that would save you the trouble of buying more hardware than you need and/or scouring your local stores for the correct hardware. I'd also consider offering painted heads in a variety of colors on the appropriate hardware if there was demand, but I'd have to look into that a bit more.
So... first off, would anyone be interested in a kit like this? (I'd estimate cost in the $15-$30 range depending on what all ended up in the kit) Secondly, is there anything else you'd like to see in a kit besides fender bolts, rad bracket nuts, valve cover bolts, and strut tower bracket nuts?
Oh, and the goal would be to get all of this done with full stainless hardware and nice hex key screws/bolts.
Update#1 (5-3-11) Sample pic of bolt/washers:
HKPRO5 started a thread containing a nice how-to on replacing your fender bolts with nice trick looking painted finishing washers HERE so this is definitely within the reach of the average DIY-er, but if there's enough interest I could be willing to put together a reasonably priced kit that would save you the trouble of buying more hardware than you need and/or scouring your local stores for the correct hardware. I'd also consider offering painted heads in a variety of colors on the appropriate hardware if there was demand, but I'd have to look into that a bit more.
So... first off, would anyone be interested in a kit like this? (I'd estimate cost in the $15-$30 range depending on what all ended up in the kit) Secondly, is there anything else you'd like to see in a kit besides fender bolts, rad bracket nuts, valve cover bolts, and strut tower bracket nuts?
Oh, and the goal would be to get all of this done with full stainless hardware and nice hex key screws/bolts.
Update#1 (5-3-11) Sample pic of bolt/washers:
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