I've been reading a few threads on replacing hardware so that I can make a decision on how I should handle the 'tidy up' of my 83 SC.
I am not doing a complete restoration, nor do I intend to show the car. It's not a DD and I plan to only put about 2000 miles (or 3200 km's in my language) on it a year. What I am trying to achieve is to clean up the car from top to toe.
As part of this I am tackling small areas at a time, removing parts, cleaning, repainting, polishing some (sparingly though), whatever I think it needs to bring it up to a high standard.
I have tried to clean up some of the hardware with varied success. Some bolts and brackets come up well, whereas some are better off in the trash. I have already replaced some with quality stainless steel replacements, but this is where I am not 100% sure that I'm doing the right thing.
I don't want to pay $6 or so per bolt. I am not doing big sections at a time so re-plating half a dozen pieces at a time is not practical.
The point of this thread is to get your ideas on whether using stainless replacements is OK or whether I should try and source some yellow zinc hardware.
Perhaps someone has a better idea?
Thanks for your help.
Darren
PS. I know it's best to add some pics so I'll update this post in the next couple of days with some current shots
