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Posted by: forrestkhaag Feb 23 2016, 11:03 AM

Soe anyone have a decent handle on the proper size or specification for the original 914GT hood pin plates' rivet? Or maybe a good close-up shot to measure the relationship between the width of the four plates and the head of the rivet???

Thanks

Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 23 2016, 11:29 AM

I'd guess they were whatever Hans had in the toolbox... Franz, in the next bay over from Hans took less time to think about the rivets than it took you to type your question.


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Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 23 2016, 11:37 AM

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt_atshop2014_parts_shipped_20150423_hood_plates1

Posted by: 914_teener Feb 23 2016, 12:00 PM

http://www.engineersedge.com/rivet_application.htm

Follow the drilling and placement recommendation.

With rivet selection grip range is probably the most important.....too long a grip range and you are f'd as the rivet will come loose over time if it is a pop rivet.

I.d select a number 6 rivet with a grip range just within the metal thickness to be fastened.

Rivet material is a matter of choice...if it were I alum or stainless....

Posted by: 914_teener Feb 23 2016, 12:02 PM

....also Forrest.....use a compound pop rivet gun or air pop gun to pull a No 6 rivet.

Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 23 2016, 02:30 PM

There is more information on what you are asking here:

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt_hood_pins_install

Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 23 2016, 05:42 PM

Are you using them on a FG, CF, or metal hood ?

Posted by: 914_teener Feb 23 2016, 07:32 PM

Use a large backing washer or plate if FG