To: | triumphs@autox.team.net |
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Subject: | Re: TR4-6 door checkstrap retainer rivet |
From: | Jim Barbuscia <jimbar@centurytel.net> |
Date: | Fri, 14 May 2004 08:41:48 -0700 |
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Yeah, easy...... Now try doing it with the A post actually in the car. I ended up using large pop rivets. 3 months later and still holding. -jimb http://home.centurytel.net/~jimbar Dave Massey wrote: >Jeff, these rivets are more traditional than the new-fangled "Pop Rivets >(R)" that are commonplce today. These require a tool (a pointed center >punch may work well enough) to flair out the hollow section to retain it in >place. You will need to hold a hammer against the head with one hand, >take your punch in another hand and with another hammer in your third hand >strike the punch to flair it out. > >Simple. Makes one wonder why we all converted to pop rivets. > >Good luck > >Dave |
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