rivet question
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From: stokesdale north carolina
rivet question
attached photo, some items on fender well of the 82 vette are on with rivets, where can I get these rivets? are they out of the normal? i have looked at HD/automotive fastners/ETC, cant seem to match, got some 1/4x1/2 they are to big, and 3/16 seem to small. thoughts? i am waiting on the AIM to arrive
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Hi bn,
Remember, pop-rivets, (as those appear to be), expand into the hole as they are pulled and finally set.
So not only is the diameter of the rivet important, but also the length, because it's the length that in part gives the rivet the ability to snugly fit the hole in both the fiberglass and the part.
Regards,
Alan
Remember, pop-rivets, (as those appear to be), expand into the hole as they are pulled and finally set.
So not only is the diameter of the rivet important, but also the length, because it's the length that in part gives the rivet the ability to snugly fit the hole in both the fiberglass and the part.
Regards,
Alan
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From: stokesdale north carolina
Hi bn,
Remember, pop-rivets, (as those appear to be), expand into the hole as they are pulled and finally set.
So not only is the diameter of the rivet important, but also the length, because it's the length that in part gives the rivet the ability to snugly fit the hole in both the fiberglass and the part.
Regards,
Alan
Remember, pop-rivets, (as those appear to be), expand into the hole as they are pulled and finally set.
So not only is the diameter of the rivet important, but also the length, because it's the length that in part gives the rivet the ability to snugly fit the hole in both the fiberglass and the part.
Regards,
Alan
