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terry b · 02-23-2013, 07:10 PM

I just got my wing vent seals from precision. Looks like i need to buy the rivett's to install them. Where can i find them? Thanks for the help.

**lolife99** · 02-23-2013, 07:11 PM

Classic Parts of America has them.
http://www.classicparts.com/searchprods.asp

terry b · 02-23-2013, 07:15 PM

Lolife99 thanks. Do you know is the rivett in the hinge stainless?

**lolife99** · 02-23-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by terry b

Lolife99 thanks. Do you know is the rivett in the hinge stainless?

I assume they are, since they never rust.

I try to not remove that rivet.
I remove the rivets from the "hinge bracket", instead.

shawno72 · 02-23-2013, 07:21 PM

If you could show some pics of the process that would be cool

**lolife99** · 02-23-2013, 07:26 PM

1972 K25 - Vent Window Rebuild Part 1 -...

1972 K25 - Vent Window Rebuild Part 2 -...

terry b · 02-23-2013, 07:30 PM

Lolife99 I watched the video percision put out. Bought the plastic stick they used from them also. Sounds like you have done a few. Does it go as good in person as it does in the video? Any tips?

**lolife99** · 02-23-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry b

Lolife99 I watched the video percision put out. Bought the plastic stick they used from them also. Sounds like you have done a few. Does it go as good in person as it does in the video? Any tips?

I just now found these two YouTube videos.
I haven't watched the Precision video.
(I will)

Having the correct rivet tool is a BIG help.
Having an extra set of hands also helps.
I did mine by myself.
Look here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=473629&page=5
(not much detail,... just a few pics)

**lolife99** · 02-23-2013, 07:47 PM

I have the Aero-Rivet Tool from Man Machine Interface.

I bought mine here:
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...L2-SR&CTitle=&

**lolife99** · 02-23-2013, 07:58 PM

The biggest tip would be to not take apart the very top of the vent rubber frame.
It's almost impossible to reassemble it.
I remove the two rivets in the hinge bracket and the lower frame rivet.

terry b · 02-23-2013, 07:59 PM

Lolife99 That rivet tool you bought looks like the way to go. But the price is steep. I think i will try the five dollar one from classic. I wonder if i could use the cheeper tool in my arbor press and not use a hammer? That guy in the video was tired when he was done with one vent. I enjoy this kind of stuff but it looks like this job will take some time. I am looking forward to it.

**lolife99** · 02-23-2013, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry b

Lolife99 That rivet tool you bought looks like the way to go. But the price is steep. I think i will try the five dollar one from classic. I wonder if i could use the cheeper tool in my arbor press and not use a hammer? That guy in the video was tired when he was done with one vent. I enjoy this kind of stuff but it looks like this job will take some time. I am looking forward to it.

It's not a job I would want to do every day. Ha.

I have this idea to make a "die holder" to work on a set of small c-clamp visegrip jaws.
One side needs to be flat,... the other side would have to have the crimping die shape too it.
But I think it would be faster.

terry b · 02-23-2013, 08:02 PM

I will do as you say and not take the top apart and not remove the pivot rivet.

terry b · 02-23-2013, 08:14 PM

So those rivets are pretty soft? I could cut the end off the classic tool and weld it on vice grips if you think they have the clamping force needed to shape the rivets.

**lolife99** · 02-23-2013, 08:23 PM

My rivet tool crimps them pretty easily with a 1/4" drive ratchet.
I think the visegrips could be made to work.
May take a couple of "squeezes" to complete the crimp.

terry b · 02-23-2013, 08:42 PM

Thanks.

schurg · 02-23-2013, 08:59 PM

I've heard of people using normal (small) pop rivets to rebuild their vent windows. might be an option if originality isnt an issue, maybe someone will chime in on how well they work.

**leddzepp** · 02-23-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by schurg

I've heard of people using normal (small) pop rivets to rebuild their vent windows. might be an option if originality isnt an issue, maybe someone will chime in on how well they work.

The only way to fly IMO

cheyenne shortstep · 02-24-2013, 01:47 AM

When it's all assembled with new felts and seals you won't see the non original pop rivets, makes the job much easier.

terry b · 02-23-2013, 09:19 PM

I cant seem to find the rivet tool in the video.

**lolife99** · 02-23-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry b

I cant seem to find the rivet tool in the video.

The videos I posted, the guy uses a hammer and rivet tool.
http://www.classicparts.com/1951-87-...ctinfo/03-835/

02-23-2013, 07:10 PM	#1
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Wing vent rivett's I just got my wing vent seals from precision. Looks like i need to buy the rivett's to install them. Where can i find them? Thanks for the help.

02-23-2013, 07:11 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Wing vent rivett's Classic Parts of America has them. http://www.classicparts.com/searchprods.asp __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 02-23-2013 at 07:21 PM.

02-23-2013, 07:15 PM	#3
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Wing vent rivett's Lolife99 thanks. Do you know is the rivett in the hinge stainless?

02-23-2013, 07:21 PM	#5
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Wing vent rivett's If you could show some pics of the process that would be cool __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-23-2013, 07:30 PM	#7
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Wing vent rivett's Lolife99 I watched the video percision put out. Bought the plastic stick they used from them also. Sounds like you have done a few. Does it go as good in person as it does in the video? Any tips?

02-23-2013, 07:47 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Wing vent rivett's I have the Aero-Rivet Tool from Man Machine Interface. I bought mine here: http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...L2-SR&CTitle=& Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 02-23-2013 at 07:54 PM.

02-23-2013, 07:58 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Wing vent rivett's The biggest tip would be to not take apart the very top of the vent rubber frame. It's almost impossible to reassemble it. I remove the two rivets in the hinge bracket and the lower frame rivet. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-23-2013, 07:59 PM	#11
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Wing vent rivett's Lolife99 That rivet tool you bought looks like the way to go. But the price is steep. I think i will try the five dollar one from classic. I wonder if i could use the cheeper tool in my arbor press and not use a hammer? That guy in the video was tired when he was done with one vent. I enjoy this kind of stuff but it looks like this job will take some time. I am looking forward to it.

02-23-2013, 08:02 PM	#13
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Wing vent rivett's I will do as you say and not take the top apart and not remove the pivot rivet.

02-23-2013, 08:14 PM	#14
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Wing vent rivett's So those rivets are pretty soft? I could cut the end off the classic tool and weld it on vice grips if you think they have the clamping force needed to shape the rivets.

02-23-2013, 08:23 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Wing vent rivett's My rivet tool crimps them pretty easily with a 1/4" drive ratchet. I think the visegrips could be made to work. May take a couple of "squeezes" to complete the crimp. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-23-2013, 08:42 PM	#16
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Wing vent rivett's Thanks.

02-23-2013, 08:59 PM	#17
schurg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: richmond, va Posts: 140	Re: Wing vent rivett's I've heard of people using normal (small) pop rivets to rebuild their vent windows. might be an option if originality isnt an issue, maybe someone will chime in on how well they work.

02-24-2013, 01:47 AM	#19
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Wing vent rivett's When it's all assembled with new felts and seals you won't see the non original pop rivets, makes the job much easier.

02-23-2013, 09:19 PM	#20
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Wing vent rivett's I cant seem to find the rivet tool in the video.



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