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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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im replacing the outer rim of the storage/battery doors. the original doors are riveted on. whats the best way to replace the rivets? store bought rivets are small in comparison.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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What i did was use 1/8 rivets with 1/8 washers behind them worked good, they usally have the washers right near the rivets.
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Or you could drill new holes
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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the originals are pretty industrial looking. the washer idea sounds pretty doable
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