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Posted by: PancakePorsche Aug 3 2011, 11:23 PM

Black plastic push pin rivets to secure thresholds on my 76. Where do I find these ?

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 4 2011, 06:12 PM

Tod914 used to sell these but I think he couldn't get any more. If no one else comes thru, pm me. I wont have a complete set but I've got some black and some clear. These were reproduction pieces and didn't adhere at each location, for me. Two other avenues. Harbor Freight has plastic push pull rivets. Get there smallest size but I think you would have to increase the hole sizes. but they are stout. If your not CW then call Aircraft Spruce and buy some #40 pop rivets. I forget which cat num they are but tell the salesperson they are for canopy plexiglass. These wont pull hard enough to destroy your plastic pieces and hold very well. Also, easy to drill out. This was what I settled on with my 76.

Posted by: tod914 Aug 4 2011, 06:57 PM

Here's the info on the ones I had.

Noiminal hole .136 grip range .125-.187 Head size .250 x .071 ROUND .260

The .250 head size is exact to OEM. The grip range on these are larger. WurthUSA has reference numbers for rivets for BMW & Mercedes on their PDF. Maybe take down that number and order a couple from the dealer themselves, and see if they work. Hope that helps. I had no luck finding rivets within this range.

Posted by: PancakePorsche Aug 4 2011, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I will explore your recommendations.

Posted by: euro911 Aug 5 2011, 02:13 PM

... and please, post your findings if you find a good source

Posted by: Pat Garvey Aug 6 2011, 07:09 PM

I have 34 of Tod914's rivets, in black, that I bought approx five years ago. I bought 100 of the white ones he had produced at the time because I have an older 914. Had thought of buying a cremesickle at the time, but have changed direction to an original six.

These work! Used the white ones on my 72 perfectly.

Will never use them (the blacks), so anyone can have half (16) for $10 shipping - I'm keeping two. No charge for the rivets, just $10 for shipping.

They work. Look original. Work as original.

PM me if interested.
Pat

Posted by: euro911 Aug 7 2011, 12:17 AM

If Pancake doesn't jump on your offer, I'm your huckleberry

Posted by: detoxcowboy Aug 7 2011, 01:12 AM

BelMetrics., they have a grip of 914 fasteners.. top site. and I will not buy hardware from a porsche parts dealer anymore chjeck it.. from gas tank copper seals to genuine captured tins screws aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand nylone rivets, step studs ,, hoses and everything is CHEA CHEAP, normae gemi oki .. ??

https://www.belmetric.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=95udfp5t2ido9j9l17aql5n3m3&keyword=rivet

ps they say they ship ups but they do 3 day prioity 2 but you do not get a choice,

Posted by: bdstone914 Aug 7 2011, 07:36 AM

This place may have them too.

http://www.heyco.com/

If you have a company name you can request free samples.
We used them at my last job for push rivets of a similar size.

They were about $.07 each.

Bruce

Posted by: toolguy Aug 8 2011, 12:39 PM

I've ordered some of there from McMaster Carr . . they have a .280 head and sound like they will look authentic. . . they also have black for later years 914

Line Quantity Item Ships Unit Price Total Price
1 2 Packs 90137A430
Nylon Expanding Shank Rivet .189" Hole Dia,.039"-.375" Material Thk, Off-White, Packs of 50 (Same as 90137A429)
today
$12.14 $24.28

Posted by: BarberDave Aug 9 2011, 09:50 AM

I have some black ones, FREE, FREE , just pay postage. How many do

you need?

I guess 3.00 should do it . Dave



I only have 20 left,get them while the getting is good!!!!

All are sold!!!!!

Posted by: toolguy Aug 11 2011, 09:22 AM

I got the ones I ordered from McMasrer Carr. . looks just like the real deal. . only difference is the holes need to be drilled out to .189. I used a #11 drill. . .


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Posted by: euro911 Aug 11 2011, 02:31 PM

Do you have the McMaster Carr part # for those? I'm going to need some 'whities' for my wife's 71 resto.

Posted by: kconway Aug 11 2011, 03:54 PM

Mark,
PM me your address and quantity of "whities" you need and I'll send you some. I have a bunch I got from Tod914 that I won't use (I used the black type).

Kev

Posted by: Pat Garvey Aug 11 2011, 06:36 PM

Shouldn't need to do that. Lost metal can never be recptured. Shoulda made more noise here - have plenty.