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repaired my rear lock as cable had come out of the lock , have now been told the two rivets i drilled out only come as part of new lock and cable package any suggestions where to get replacements.Thanks in advance for help
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repaired my rear lock as cable had come out of the lock , have now been told the two rivets i drilled out only come as part of new lock and cable package any suggestions where to get replacements.Thanks in advance for help
Have you tried Pop Rivets? They're available in several sizes & lengths..
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I didn't think you get pop rivets with a 1/2inch head? Thanks for your reply
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There are large flange pop rivets and there are washers you can use with them. Not sure the hole size but possibly a binding post screw.
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[QUOTE=Johno1958;1583737072]I didn't think you get pop rivets with a 1/2inch head?]

Hi, I used Stainless Steel nut's & bolt's
looks & works Great......
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