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by hankslick
Tue Oct 31, 2017 1:32 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Installation of short chrome beading
Replies: 13
Views: 13020
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Re: Installation of short chrome beading

Removing the headlamps and sugar scoops is a lot of work just to install/replace these short pieces of chrome beading. I've found it much easier (though not easy) to simply remove the motif bar which allows one to reach through the openings on either side to bend out the brass beading fasteners unde...
by hankslick
Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: brilliant replacement for blind aka "pop" rivets
Replies: 6
Views: 4994
United States of America

Re: brilliant replacement for blind aka "pop" rivets

Here is the link: http://rivetsonline.com/rivets-en/drive-rivets/aluminum-drive-rivets/1-8-aluminum-drive-rivets-en.html These rivets do not have the same clamping force as pop rivets, but they have a bit. Probably work best when parts are nearly flush. I found that, even with spacer nuts on a bent ...
by hankslick
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: brilliant replacement for blind aka "pop" rivets
Replies: 6
Views: 4994
United States of America

brilliant replacement for blind aka "pop" rivets

The usual tricks for installing pop rivets in tight spaces weren't enough when it came to the drain shrouds on the doors of my '66 E-type coupe. So, I did a deep search on the internet and discovered something called "drive rivets." Am I the last person on earth to know about these? Package arrived ...