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Dash board rivets
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:05 am
by Deadguy
I got a repro dash plate with the data plates to go on it. I got the rivets as well. This is a weird question, but is there a special tool to fasten them in place?
rivets
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:55 am
by evanso1975
Is it the split-type rivets you mean? If so, this might help:
http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... 26&start=0
There should be tools out there that you can buy off-the-shelf, too. Try a google search for "split rivet tool" or "split rivet mandrel".......
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:32 pm
by Deadguy
These are the rivets
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:53 am
by wesk
Tubular hollow rivets. The setting tool is the same one used for brake lining rivets.
The bottom tool is used against the open end of the rivet and rolls the edge outward and back towards the rivet head.
http://www.mikes-afordable.com/miva/mer ... _Code=1098
This tool can be found in several different arrangements but all can be used on your rivets.