Rivet install ? See Pics
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Drifting
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Rivet install ? See Pics
I bought new BlowOut Clips and Rivets for my side pillar weatherstripping. The problem I have is that the Rivets supplied loosely go into the clip hole already - with no pressing needed. I thought it would take a hammer to get it in. Is this correct? Is there a way to still make this work? These are very small hollow rivets from one of the vendors here:
Burning Brakes
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Hi
The correct way is to use air hummer gun with correct head that fit the rivet you going to use.
When you punch you need to hold the rivet head with an iron piece.
Good Luck
Avner
The correct way is to use air hummer gun with correct head that fit the rivet you going to use.
When you punch you need to hold the rivet head with an iron piece.
Good Luck
Avner
Melting Slicks
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From: Tolland CT
I had mine replaced, a local Corvette shop staked the rivets for me. No sense buying a tool for a one time job.
Interesting tool, the air gun to stake the larger rivets. I've done all of mine with a hammer. Works but won't look original.
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
Not to hi-jack the thread, but I fail to see the real benefit of these clips. The WS is not going anywhere or going to be blown out by highway speeds. All I see is when the rubber wears off, it just starts to scratch up the window.
What's their purpose or need to begin with? Are they really necessary?
Glenn
What's their purpose or need to begin with? Are they really necessary?
Glenn
Melting Slicks
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From: Tolland CT
Not to hi-jack the thread, but I fail to see the real benefit of these clips. The WS is not going anywhere or going to be blown out by highway speeds. All I see is when the rubber wears off, it just starts to scratch up the window.
What's their purpose or need to begin with? Are they really necessary?
Glenn
What's their purpose or need to begin with? Are they really necessary?
Glenn
Earlier models have one clip. Later have two. I don't recall when the change went into effect.
Fords use the same clip. I recall dealing with them on a few 69 Mustangs I've owned. They created an annoying rattle when the plastic wore off.
Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park NY
I bought new BlowOut Clips and Rivets for my side pillar weatherstripping. The problem I have is that the Rivets supplied loosely go into the clip hole already - with no pressing needed. I thought it would take a hammer to get it in. Is this correct? Is there a way to still make this work? These are very small hollow rivets from one of the vendors here:
I bought a rivet set from these guys
http://www.rivetsinstock.com/
Jim
