i was cleaning up around the car to mow, since its sitting in the yard, and i moved my plywood out from in front of the car. I was picking up my rags and stuff, yes im a messy guy, but i found the bolts. I had looked over them before thinking they were to something else earlier in the rebuilding process, but the comment by one of you uber geniuses as to my iquiries into their size really jumped to my mind so i got out a socket set and theyre 10mm. At the very least i was elated.
Sorry junkman

Good deal glad to hear that you found them. So is the car running now?