Originality Question

[plym_46]

this guy has them for 10 cents each in lots of 125 in various lenghts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY-FORD-CHRYSLER-TRIM-SCREWS-CHROME-125-PCS-/370456527545

[chetbrz]

Thanks to all for the great info.  It is my understanding that the screw type is #8 with a # 6 head.  I have found a source.., just getting the length sizes together before I order the correct screws.  You see that positive reinforcement goes a long way to modifying behavior.  Normally I would just accept what the local hardware store had available.  I guess if you are going to spend 30 cents for a screw it might just as well be the correct screw for the task at hand.

Cheers, Chet...  an old dog learning new tricks.

[TodFitch]

The 1936-48 parts book illustration has an illustration clearly showing a Phillips head for the "Door Window Garnish Moulding Screw". Looking at the part numbers, it looks like 1937 used low (pre-1933 numbers) for their parts but the 1938 and up used higher part numbers. So I'd guess that 1938 might be the transition year.

[David Pollock]

The very first car to use Phillips screws was the 36 LaSalle.   I know my 37 had slots  and my 40 has phillips.  The 48 certainly has phillips screws.

[RobertKB]

They are Phillips. In my '38 Chyrlser they are slotted and I am not sure when they switched over but I believe it was probably '39 or '40. Your '48 will definitely have the Phillips.

[41PlySD]

For what it's worth my 41 has phillips head screws inside but it's been restored...Maybe if you get enough replies you can get a good idea what is right. Someone has to have an original in their garage. I'll ask around for you.

[chetbrz]

In the 1948 P15, the interior screws that affix the interior trim were they slotted or Phillips ?  it has been so long since I removed these items I don?t remember the screw types ?

Tks Chet...