Replace head bolts?

[DarrenX33]

Thinkin I should start a poll.

[DarrenX33]

I am leaning toward Paragon for the head bolts. I am bolting the motor back together with the intention to do mostly cruising and occasional run down the track. From what I am hearing I think they will work fine.

As long as I am at it I am considering using Paragon for purchasing fasteners for the following. Oil pan, timing chain cover, water pump and etc? Not sure if all the bolt markings translate to Camaro. If I'm gonna buy them I'd like to get it right.

[Verne_Frantz]

Darren,
I'm not sure if it shows up in their catalog, but Paragon has a paper chart (maybe 18x24) that shows all their bolt head markings and sizes available. I have one in my shop. It's a very quick reference if you need to match up an original one from the car. Saves messing with the catalog. I'm sure you can get one if you request it.

Verne

[DarrenX33]

Called Paragon. Apparently the SB head bolts are a generic replacement that spans 1954 to 1982. You need to order 2 sets at $45 a piece. No indication of what markings they have on them. Oh well.

[Verne_Frantz]

Bummer! I hope you didn't tell them you owned a Camaro.

Darren, if you can tell me what your original head markings are, (better yet, post a pic) and the bolt sizes you need, I'll check that chart I have tonight. If they have them, I can give you the part numbers tomorrow.

Verne.

[DarrenX33]

I'll do that but I am not even sure that I have the original bolts to begin with. Seems like most of the fasteners are wrong. The ones for the oil pan seem to be from the hardware store. You can see where some of them were cut cause they were too long. That's why I was option to go with Paragon for all the fasteners and pitch the Home Depot ones.

I'll take some pics tonight.

[Verne_Frantz]

Darren, then let's ask if someone else could post a pic of a known original '69 head bolt (let's make sure we know if we're comparing Flint or Tonawanda?), along with the sizes. It's not like I don't have a ton of small block head bolts lying around, but they're all from pre-65. I don't know if the Z's heads use different sizes.
If I can get that info by 5:30 est, I'll have an answer for you one way or 'nother tomorrow.
Verne

[DarrenX33]

Mr T is pretty sure he has originals.

If anyone else who has them could post a few pics I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

Where the heck is Scardino? Usually by now he is throwing cheesesteak remarks at me.

[drdave69]

Darren, Rick's also sells an entire bolt kit without head bolts and they have the generic replacement head bolts. Hope this may help.

[Bill Pritchard]

As I remember it, the original head bolts have a circle with a triangle inside for head markings