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Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 25 2005, 04:50 PM

Does anybody know anything about solid shank rivets like those on the fog lights (just like those on the fog lights)? These are the ones that attach the mounts to the shell. They're brass, solid shaft and smashed down on the inside.

I'm wondering if there's some inexpensive tool or someplace that will pop them in for you.

Thanks in advance.

Posted by: TimT Apr 25 2005, 04:57 PM

Aircraft Spruce is your friend

they sell the tool for rivets like these... it aint cheap though...

I think you could modify a set of vise grips to work

Posted by: Mueller Apr 25 2005, 05:13 PM

air hammer with a piece of metal on the backside or try the hand squeeze method (tool shown on page below)

Aircraft Spruce:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/to/rivettools.html

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 25 2005, 05:48 PM

What type of shops might have this equipment (so as I could stop by and pay them a visit)?

Posted by: spare time toys Apr 25 2005, 06:11 PM

Go past the local airport and find a small aircraft repair place and have one of the guys shoot them for you. If you were local I'd do them no problen.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 26 2005, 08:14 PM

Kevin (Special K) stepped up

Should have the rivets on te way. Now to practice with the air hammer and buck bar. If I can't get it I've got a friend that works at Hill AFB... he can probably get them in there.