where do i get the right rivet tool??
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Drifting
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From: V town california
where do i get the right rivet tool??
i hit a curb and the 2 rivets on the pass side that hold the radiator support came out of the frame. i went to harbor freight and bought the 3 in 1 rivet kit but the sizes it came with are to small. so now i need toreturn it and find one that gets the job done only problem is I dont know where to get one.
and on that note i dont even know how to use a rivet tool.
i need some help guys....the body shop guy quoted me $350 to put the riv nuts in
and on that note i dont even know how to use a rivet tool.
i need some help guys....the body shop guy quoted me $350 to put the riv nuts in
Last edited by bayarea; Feb 14, 2007 at 04:59 PM.
Burning Brakes
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If you have a Home Depot, I would try there for the pop rivet gun. I beleive that is where I got mine, and it has different size heads that screw into the main part of the gun that allow several differnet size pop rivets to be used. If you are looking for the rivets with the really large heads (about the size of a nickel) I have found them at Pep Boys.
To install a pop rivet, simply place the shaft of the pop rivet into the head of the gun, then place the the rivet into the hole that you want to fasten. While holding the rivet and gun tightly against the surface, squeeze the handle. You may need to do this a few time depending on the length of the rivet. Keep squeezng until the rivet is fully in place and the tool will automaticlly cut the shaft off just below the surface of the rivet.
To install a pop rivet, simply place the shaft of the pop rivet into the head of the gun, then place the the rivet into the hole that you want to fasten. While holding the rivet and gun tightly against the surface, squeeze the handle. You may need to do this a few time depending on the length of the rivet. Keep squeezng until the rivet is fully in place and the tool will automaticlly cut the shaft off just below the surface of the rivet.
Drifting
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Are you referring to the Rivets with threads to screw bolts into? If so you need a special Riv-nut tool. The only place I have seen them at a reasonable price is at www.Harborfreight.com ITEM 1210-0VGA it comes as a kit for about $13.99
I have this and it worked fine for me.
Barrier
I have this and it worked fine for me.
Barrier
Last edited by Barrier; Feb 14, 2007 at 02:21 PM.
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Drifting
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From: V town california
Are you referring to the Rivets with threads to screw bolts into? If so you need a special Riv-nut tool. The only place I have seen them at a reasonable price is at www.Harborfreight.com ITEM 1210-0VGA it comes as a kit for about $13.99
I have this and it worked fine for me.
Barrier
I have this and it worked fine for me.
Barrier
here is wut the tool kit looks like
Last edited by bayarea; Feb 14, 2007 at 02:36 PM.
Drifting
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From: Long Beach NY
These items are used in Aircraft applications. I know you can get them at an Aircraft Supply House try Wag-Aero 18005586868 www.wagaero.com
Perhaps do a Google on Aircraft hardware
Barrier
Perhaps do a Google on Aircraft hardware
Barrier
Last edited by Barrier; Feb 14, 2007 at 02:42 PM.
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Drifting
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From: V town california
These items are used in Aircraft applications. I know you can get them at an Aircraft Supply House try Wag-Aero 18005586868 www.wagaero.com
Perhaps do a Google on Aircraft hardware
Barrier
Perhaps do a Google on Aircraft hardware
Barrier
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Look in your Yellow Pages under "Tool Rental", call several to make sure they have a Riv-Nut tool. Take your riv-nut with you so you get the right size mandrel and have them show you how to operate the tool and insert the riv-nut. Once you have that, it's a 30 second job.
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Here is an alternate method of installing Riv-nuts w/o special tools that works just fine..
Find a long-ish bolt of appropriate diameter and thread pitch, a washer and a nut.
Place the nut onto the new bolt, followed by the washer.
Screw the bolt fully into the threads of the Riv-nut, place the Riv-nut into the hole.
While holding the top of the bolt from spinning and keeping the Riv-nut flush, turn the nut / washer assembly down onto the face of the Riv-nut. Keep turning the nut until you feel the Riv-nut "seat" and bottom-out (the way these fasteners work is the center section collapses, securing to the inside surface of the hole w/ an interference fit).
If this doesn't make sense or seem logical, take the assembly to a local machine shop / experienced mechanic and they will install the nut for you. Can't imagine charging more than $10 to do so.
Find a long-ish bolt of appropriate diameter and thread pitch, a washer and a nut.
Place the nut onto the new bolt, followed by the washer.
Screw the bolt fully into the threads of the Riv-nut, place the Riv-nut into the hole.
While holding the top of the bolt from spinning and keeping the Riv-nut flush, turn the nut / washer assembly down onto the face of the Riv-nut. Keep turning the nut until you feel the Riv-nut "seat" and bottom-out (the way these fasteners work is the center section collapses, securing to the inside surface of the hole w/ an interference fit).
If this doesn't make sense or seem logical, take the assembly to a local machine shop / experienced mechanic and they will install the nut for you. Can't imagine charging more than $10 to do so.
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Find the right sized bolt that screws into the insert drill the center and tap it for a size in your kit and cut off the hex off the bolt. Screw on the new threaded piece on to one in your kit that should work.
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I had thhis problem on a different GM Vehicle. I went to the Dealer and asked about Factory Rivets (Since I couldn't find any big enough at Home Depot/Ace/Lowes) They had the GM ones for like $3.50 each or the Generics for lie 78 cents (Yes, you can get something at a dealer for under a buck)
Then I went to Harbor Frieght and I bought this: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=41291 Oversized Rivet Gun. (However mine didn't come with Rivets and looks a little different)
You might want to get the gun first and see if the accompanying rivets work for you. 78 cents is still 78 cents
Then I went to Harbor Frieght and I bought this: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=41291 Oversized Rivet Gun. (However mine didn't come with Rivets and looks a little different)
You might want to get the gun first and see if the accompanying rivets work for you. 78 cents is still 78 cents
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75% of the people in this thread are talking rivets and 25% of the people in this thread are talking riv-nuts.
From the description of Bayareas problem and the picture of what he's trying to install then he has a Riv-nut problem.
The 2 items are totally different.
Like Dan_the_c5_man said there is an alternate method to installing these nuts, I used the method he's talking about and it works great.
From the description of Bayareas problem and the picture of what he's trying to install then he has a Riv-nut problem.
The 2 items are totally different.
Like Dan_the_c5_man said there is an alternate method to installing these nuts, I used the method he's talking about and it works great.
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The piece in question is actually called a nutsert and takes a nut setting tool . There are metric and s.a.e. sizes, yours are most likely metric , if you go to www.snapon.com you can order the proper nutsert and setting tool in kits on line look for part#HP650 for s.a.e. and #HP650m for metric. If it is worth doing it is worth doing right. what is your vette worth 25k to 60k .good luck "snapsz06"
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The piece in question is actually called a nutsert and takes a nut setting tool . There are metric and s.a.e. sizes, yours are most likely metric , if you go to www.snapon.com you can order the proper nutsert and setting tool in kits on line look for part#HP650 for s.a.e. and #HP650m for metric. If it is worth doing it is worth doing right. what is your vette worth 25k to 60k .good luck "snapsz06" your friendly snap-on dealer
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Drifting
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From: V town california
Here is an alternate method of installing Riv-nuts w/o special tools that works just fine..
Find a long-ish bolt of appropriate diameter and thread pitch, a washer and a nut.
Place the nut onto the new bolt, followed by the washer.
Screw the bolt fully into the threads of the Riv-nut, place the Riv-nut into the hole.
While holding the top of the bolt from spinning and keeping the Riv-nut flush, turn the nut / washer assembly down onto the face of the Riv-nut. Keep turning the nut until you feel the Riv-nut "seat" and bottom-out (the way these fasteners work is the center section collapses, securing to the inside surface of the hole w/ an interference fit).
If this doesn't make sense or seem logical, take the assembly to a local machine shop / experienced mechanic and they will install the nut for you. Can't imagine charging more than $10 to do so.
Find a long-ish bolt of appropriate diameter and thread pitch, a washer and a nut.
Place the nut onto the new bolt, followed by the washer.
Screw the bolt fully into the threads of the Riv-nut, place the Riv-nut into the hole.
While holding the top of the bolt from spinning and keeping the Riv-nut flush, turn the nut / washer assembly down onto the face of the Riv-nut. Keep turning the nut until you feel the Riv-nut "seat" and bottom-out (the way these fasteners work is the center section collapses, securing to the inside surface of the hole w/ an interference fit).
If this doesn't make sense or seem logical, take the assembly to a local machine shop / experienced mechanic and they will install the nut for you. Can't imagine charging more than $10 to do so.
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75% of the people in this thread are talking rivets and 25% of the people in this thread are talking riv-nuts.
From the description of Bayareas problem and the picture of what he's trying to install then he has a Riv-nut problem.
The 2 items are totally different.
Like Dan_the_c5_man said there is an alternate method to installing these nuts, I used the method he's talking about and it works great.
From the description of Bayareas problem and the picture of what he's trying to install then he has a Riv-nut problem.
The 2 items are totally different.
Like Dan_the_c5_man said there is an alternate method to installing these nuts, I used the method he's talking about and it works great.
People either don't read the entire original question or read the previous replies. I have one of the nut sert tools and it is one of the most useful tools in my tool chest.
