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| joeav8tor |
 Jun 18 2007, 06:13 PM
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Hi Guys,
probably has been asked several times...are the white plastic rivets for the sill plates still available, and where. thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) joe |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jun 18 2007, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(joeav8tor @ Jun 18 2007, 05:13 PM)  Hi Guys, probably has been asked several times...are the white plastic rivets for the sill plates still available, and where. thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) joe Hi joe. The plastic rivets are a very particular size for the thresholds and rocker panels, and only available at the factory. The cheaper aftermarket rivets look the same but are larger and have to have the holes in the thresholds enlarged to fit or one leg of the rivet broken off. For your car Joe, there is no substitute for the factory plastic rivets. They usually cost about $1.35 each (but these days don't quote me on prices!!!!) |
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| joeav8tor |
Jun 18 2007, 06:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 23-January 05 From: mattituck, Long Island NY Member No.: 3,493 |
thanks george, I will call and order some.
Joe |
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| Allan |
Jun 18 2007, 07:19 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jun 18 2007, 04:49 PM) The plastic rivets are a very particular size for the thresholds and rocker panels, and only available at the factory. That's because the freaking plastic rivets have been removed and the holes have been filled with aftermarket aluminum rivets for the last 30 plus years. I have a set of the "Perfect factory" ones and they fit like crap. WAY too small. If you have TOTALLY unmolested rockers it MIGHT be okay. If not, don't waste the money.... |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 18 2007, 09:18 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jun 18 2007, 06:49 PM) QUOTE(joeav8tor @ Jun 18 2007, 05:13 PM) Hi Guys, probably has been asked several times...are the white plastic rivets for the sill plates still available, and where. thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) joe Hi joe. The plastic rivets are a very particular size for the thresholds and rocker panels, and only available at the factory. The cheaper aftermarket rivets look the same but are larger and have to have the holes in the thresholds enlarged to fit or one leg of the rivet broken off. For your car Joe, there is no substitute for the factory plastic rivets. They usually cost about $1.35 each (but these days don't quote me on prices!!!!) George - wrong! The aftermarket rivets fit fine & are undectable. No trimming necessary for my car - "popped" right in & hold tightly. A hell of a lot less expensive. I defy anyone to tell the diff & I am the ultimate CW. Pat |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 18 2007, 09:23 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(joeav8tor @ Jun 18 2007, 06:13 PM) Hi Guys, probably has been asked several times...are the white plastic rivets for the sill plates still available, and where. thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) joe Joe, Don't overpay! The aftermarket rivets work perfectly. PM Tod914. He may still be sitting on a bunch of them. If not, let me know. I still have a bunch of white and black. They ar inexpensive, work fine and are undectable from orig's. Should have been here a year ago - they sold like hotcakes. Trust me, they work & are cheap.. Pat |
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| Tobra |
Jun 18 2007, 10:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,453 Joined: 22-August 05 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 4,634 |
I have the aftermarket ones and they seem to fit fine. I admit I have not painted my car so the rocker covers are still off, so it is not certain, but I did test fit and they look right.
I would venture a guess that many of the cars have had the holes enlarged a bit from wear and taking them off and putting them back on |
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| tod914 |
Jun 19 2007, 10:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I have plently left in black and bone colored if you need them. It was clearly described on how to install them if they are too tight. Last time I checked with Porsche about 2 years ago, only clear was available and they were 80 cents each at the time. These are 20 cents each. If you need some let me know. Heads are a perfect match. Just click the link and you'll see. Joe, if your car is a 74, you would want black rivets for the plastic threshold plates and rockers. The factory clear I wouldn't do .. no substitute for the right color lol
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jun 19 2007, 10:30 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,900 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Headrage @ Jun 18 2007, 06:19 PM) QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jun 18 2007, 04:49 PM) The plastic rivets are a very particular size for the thresholds and rocker panels, and only available at the factory. That's because the freaking plastic rivets have been removed and the holes have been filled with aftermarket aluminum rivets for the last 30 plus years. I have a set of the "Perfect factory" ones and they fit like crap. WAY too small. If you have TOTALLY unmolested rockers it MIGHT be okay. If not, don't waste the money.... yup I hate to say it but we used to flare the holes to fit the aftermarket Wurth rivets they used to make! |
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| tod914 |
Jun 25 2007, 09:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Hey all, been really busy and haven't had a chance to respond to all the inquiries. If you dont hear from me by midweek, please PM me again so I don't miss you.
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