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Apr 10th, 2021, 20:56 | #1 |
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1/4 Window Rivets
I have rivets for the front quarter windows. No idea how to fit them. None of the 3 rivets tools I have work for this. Can't get the correct google words! Several years now I've let these sit expecting to stumble across the answer. Actually, had them since I bought my Amazon, 1st project. Only now asking for help!
The pictures show 2 different manufactures, slight difference. First purchase I thought I got the wrong thing and ordered again elsewhere. No clue what tool, how they fit. Assuming I put a washer in the middle of assembled hinges. Does one flare out on the open end? Or 2 riveted together? Man, I am clueless here. |
Apr 11th, 2021, 08:38 | #2 |
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I don’t know the correct answer, but they look similar to convertible hood fixings. I’ve just repaired all of the poppers on my Spitfire hood. I used a tool like this one:
https://www.softbitsshop.co.uk/press...tool-420-p.asp In the case of my hood I hit the tubular, open end of the press stud with this tool to splay it out. |
Apr 11th, 2021, 14:51 | #3 |
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Modify a bike chain remover that’s what I use to then crimp it down neet 😎👍
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Apr 11th, 2021, 22:12 | #4 |
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I have done these a few times, the rivets are very pliable so I clamp a bar, socket extension or even a suitable size bolt in a vice. I then place the other end of a bar, socket extension or even a suitable size bolt into the frame as an anvil then hammer the other side of the rivet flat with a tack hammer or other small hammer. The rivets flatten easily. For the actual hinge rivet I don't bother, a suitable small nyloc nut and bolt works better and can be tightened, as the rivets become loose over time on the hinge mechanism.
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Apr 11th, 2021, 23:18 | #5 |
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A short length of tube like this can be used for the sunken rivets when putting the frame back in. Yes I know that's not what you are after but you might have the whole thing apart.
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Apr 12th, 2021, 20:02 | #6 |
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Thanks- once this rain stops I will take a swing at them. I'll report what I end up using. Successfully.
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