slalomfiend

I finished the '49 Ford F1 so started the demo/investigation on my '67 Elkhart/Teal/White project. It'll take quite a bit of glass work to get it right (lots of Bubba work to fix the right front hit), but good news on the birdcage/windshield frame. Was told the car hadn't been on the road since '74 due to blown engine (327/350 that it doesn't have anymore) but you never know if the stories are true - odometer does read 43k miles though. Was expecting rust rot and found super smooth window track metal, original paint and factory primer! Yes, we can still do the HAPPY DANCE!!! On the inside, just a little surface rust that made the firewall pad stick to the steel. I'll get the body dolly made this weekend and pull the body soon. Frame has some rust, will report out on that when I can.

BTW, I would like to remove the various metal plates that are riveted to the glass and clean/re-prime/paint, is there a specific type of rivet (supplier??) and gun that any of you use that you can recommend?

mark6669

Do a search for riveting tool there was a thread a few months back.
Mark

JohnZ

All you need is a cheap air hammer, a mini-regulator, and a 3/16" rivet set shank. "Aircraft Spruce" and "Aircraft Tool Supply Co." have the rivet set shanks. Paragon has the soft aluminum 3/16" body rivets.

groovyjay

Looks like the guys already gave you all the right answers for your riveting needs. Good luck with the project, Elkhart 67 is one of my favorites!