In a message dated 12/20/99 2:59:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,
thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM writes:

<< There is a hardware store near me that carries all sorts of metric bolts,
 even carriage bolts, many in stainless steel. >>

Your right, all you really have to find is a good hardware store.  The metric
can be hard to find of course.  Stainless steel is great for not rusting, but
it really isn't as strong as many people think.  Since the CB's have to be
painted anyhow, i would go with a Grade 8 bolt.

My .02

Stefan