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Rocker Panel Rivetts, Are they available |
stevegm |
Dec 19 2014, 04:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
FYI: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) These are the real deal NOS CW rivets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I might have a few spares if your know the CW hand shake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Tom I'll take any extras that you have. Teach me the secret handshake. |
stevegm |
Dec 19 2014, 04:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
Interesting. They should have included the razor blade to cut them off, and ospho for the rust. :-)
White for early cars, huh? So, I guess I need white ones. |
siverson |
Dec 19 2014, 04:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Sierra Madre has the white ones:
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store...detail&p=59 I have them, but haven't installed them yet... -Steve |
stevegm |
Dec 19 2014, 04:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
Sierra Madre has the white ones: http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store...detail&p=59 I have them, but haven't installed them yet... -Steve Those are clear. |
Mikey914 |
Dec 19 2014, 05:01 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Are you sure those aren't the ones for the thresholds?
They look like the ones in include with them. Mark |
stevegm |
Dec 19 2014, 05:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
I'm pretty sure that Porsche still sells the clear plastic ones in the pic in Tom's post #18 above, since they're also used on 911/912/930's which they tend to support better than 914-only parts. If so, then your local dealer can get them, & PCA members should get a discount there - as well as GPR, Eklers/Automotion/PP, Stoddars, TC's Garage, Sierra Madre Collection, etc. who resell the genuine Porsche parts can also get them & may be able to offer a better price. 70-73 914s originally came with white plastic, then 74 or 75 switched to black plastic. Plastic rivets were originally specified because you can cut them off with a razor blade to do the rockers inspection & clean-out on 914s & 911/912/930's, & were relatively inexpensive to to replace on reinstall, although many P+A dealers still used metal rivets! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Metal rivets need to be drilled out to remove, which is a royal PITA. SS or any screws can back out, but are an expedient alternative. I've used SS screws for the belly pans' access panels on our vintage `60 Avion Travel Trailer (similar to Airstream), & they are constantly backing out with the road vibrations. So I'd suggest a tiny dab of blue Locktite on each screw on the rockers too, even if there is far less vibration there. Other brands of plastic or nylon rivets would work too, if they're the right size & type, as in the link at Dave's post #4 - & he's know having done that beautiful -6 resto & many others. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Tom /////// Are we sure that 70-73 914s had white rivets holding the rocker covers on? And '74 and '75 switched to black? It seems like I took a set off of an early car (that were original) that were black. |
GregAmy |
Dec 19 2014, 05:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,262 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
The term tends to be over-used, but it "blows my mind" to have a vendor reading a forum that can turn around a request for a new item in 30 minutes and have it available for shipping...
Nicely done. |
jack20 |
Dec 19 2014, 07:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 404 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for the help everyone. I bought 2 sets from Mark.
I removed my rockers today with no trouble at all. Drilling out the original aluminum rivets was a breeze. The rockers had never been off the car. The great news is that there is absolutely no rust behind the rockers and the longs and jack points are perfect. The bad news is that I need to shovel all the dirt out of the garage. |
stevegm |
Dec 19 2014, 07:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for the help everyone. I bought 2 sets from Mark. I removed my rockers today with no trouble at all. Drilling out the original aluminum rivets was a breeze. The rockers had never been off the car. The great news is that there is absolutely no rust behind the rockers and the longs and jack points are perfect. The bad news is that I need to shovel all the dirt out of the garage. You got very lucky. There is almost always some rust right around the jack posts from dirt build up. |
Rand |
Dec 19 2014, 08:36 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I would never rivet anything shut that collects dirt and creates a rust trap. Unless you are a hard core concourse weenie, use screws.
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Harpo |
Dec 19 2014, 08:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
How about those rubber spacers? McMaster Carr has something close but the OD is only 13mm
Thanks David |
Rand |
Dec 19 2014, 08:47 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
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Harpo |
Dec 19 2014, 09:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I found some PVC that has similar OD and ID dimensions that I can just cut to length.
David |
r_towle |
Dec 19 2014, 09:11 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,501 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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EdwardBlume |
Dec 19 2014, 10:19 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I would never rivet anything shut that collects dirt and creates a rust trap. Unless you are a hard core concourse weenie, use screws. Buy a rivet gun.... It will change your life.... for the better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
Mikey914 |
Dec 19 2014, 11:58 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I would never rivet anything shut that collects dirt and creates a rust trap. Unless you are a hard core concourse weenie, use screws. I would argue that the rivets can easily be drilled out, and the screw don't look to good. Just get a 2nd set for next time, throw them in the parts stash. |
Mikey914 |
Dec 19 2014, 11:59 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The term tends to be over-used, but it "blows my mind" to have a vendor reading a forum that can turn around a request for a new item in 30 minutes and have it available for shipping... Nicely done. Helps if I already have it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
TJB/914 |
Dec 20 2014, 10:30 AM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,323 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
FYI: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) These are the real deal NOS CW rivets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I might have a few spares if your know the CW hand shake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Tom I checked my stash and have questions for the experts?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) I am not certain what year's get what color?? I think early years should be white, not clear??? I agree my NOS small black rivets are correct for my 1974 including later years. BTW: I struggled putting them in and have a few broken ones (see photo). I remember making up a small dia. tube and pushing the pin in with a smaller inside dia. rod when installing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) Many cuss words were spoken. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Here's my inventory of rivets....... (19) small NOS Black rivets. (promised a set to 71-Six) (11) small clear/white rivets. (spares) (8) large NOS Black rivets from the Porsche dealer. Not sure for what model Porsche? (6) & (3) small NOS Black rivets. (spares) See Photo's. Anyone knowing the CW hand shake will get free ones from Santa Clause & Merry Christmas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Tom Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
Mikey914 |
Dec 20 2014, 10:44 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Were the plastic rivets used on the rocker panels? I have not seen that before. I have seen them used on the thresholds. I did see the 2 different sizes, so maybe, but it seams that these would not be ideal for the rocker panels.
Curious now. Also I have had the rivets made up for the thresholds I make as it helps to sell them. Yes they are a pain, that's why a include a few extras. If they are these plastic rivets Porsche was not inexpensive for the thresholds when available. It would be easy to have some of these made up too. If they are correct. Attached image(s) |
TJB/914 |
Dec 20 2014, 10:57 AM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,323 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Were the plastic rivets used on the rocker panels? I have not seen that before. I have seen them used on the thresholds. I did see the 2 different sizes, so maybe, but it seams that these would not be ideal for the rocker panels. Curious now. Also I have had the rivets made up for the thresholds I make as it helps to sell them. Yes they are a pain, that's why a include a few extras. If they are these plastic rivets Porsche was not inexpensive for the thresholds when available. It would be easy to have some of these made up too. If they are correct. Mike, If you agree, letme know? I'll send you one of each size/color for your files as reference material. Merry Christmas from Santa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Tom |
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