Where to get replacement parts for a Fender Twin Reverb?

[foxxylady]

Hi guys,

I just acquired a 1978 Fender Twin Reverb and I'm intending to restore it.
The problem is one side of the chassis is missing the washers and nuts (see picture below).
I'm currently using some tape and a small piece of wood to temporarily hold the chassis in place.

Firstly, what is that part called?? Secondly, where I can purchase the replacement parts?
It would be great if anyone can recommend me a few good places I can get tolex and grill cloth at affordable prices?

Thanks a lot!

[Enzo]

Are there also holes right under those in the chassis floor? SO a long bolt could drop through these holes and on all the way through?

Most Fender amps mount with long bolts through the top of the cab, all the way through teh chassis, and nuts on the screw ends underneath. And instead of washers up top, thre is a metal strap stretching between the screws.

Chassis straps


Long chassis bolts



I forget what the things in your photo are called, they aren;'t tinnerman nuts. Some kind of speed nut I'd think.
Those are available through tubesandmore.com and many other places.

[foxxylady]

Hmm there are no holes through the chassis floor, though the other side has a chassis strap.

[txstrat]

Found these under car supply (those are nuts for car bodies):
http://www.nat-trade.com/Bilder/autoparts/A12669a.JPG

Or you could try plate nuts instead and use a rather thick wood screw to drive into. That would make for a strong connection.
http://www.pma-mobile.com/html/bilde...lechmutter.jpg
Over here you can get them in every DIY center. Should be the same in your place.

Hope this helps

[Enzo]

McMaster-Carr probably has any of these.

[defaced]

They do, they are called "cage nuts". McMaster-Carr

[pbabadoo]

www.partsisparts.net and Hoffman Amps have been a good sources for Tolex and parts.

[foxxylady]

Thanks for all your help guys!