Wanted: IBM Model 5155 handle screws

[Springbok]

After spending 20+ hours restoring an IBM 5155 Luggable PC, I got to the very last part, namely reinstalling the handle and realized I can’t find the screws for the handle. I had soaked them in Vinegar, then wrapped them in a paper towel. I did put the paper towel in a baggy, but for some reason removed it. I suspect the paper towel (and its contents) were thrown in the trash. I went dumpster diving but with no success. I suspect they are in the trash that was hauled on Friday. I am so upset. The PC came out perfect, but now I cant install the handle.

If anyone perhaps has a parted out 5155, and you have the screws, would you please shoot me an e-mail. My e-mail is doplussee@gmail.com

Thanks.

 

[Mr. Horse]

I'm assuming you want original screws? If not couldn't you get screws at the hardware store or something?

 

[Springbok]

I'm assuming you want original screws? If not couldn't you get screws at the hardware store or something?

The screws are not normal screws. They are about 3/8" specialty milled screws.

 

[Mr. Horse]

Do you have photos of them? I'm sure you could find something, if not have it retaped for a more normal size screw?
Are you sure there not metric?

 

[Springbok]

Can't find pics of the screws... Best I can offer is this view

 

[Malc]

IIRC it's sorta like a slotted thumb screw with plain head ( not knurled ) and screws into a long barrel type nut.

 

[Springbok]

PS: Found someone who had these. Thanks.