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lynx5653 · 11-23-2019, 08:42 PM

what rivet do I use to attach fender extension to fender ? 55 2nd

lynx5653 · 11-26-2019, 05:59 PM

OK guess no one knows the answer I will figure something out.

sack54 · 11-26-2019, 07:32 PM

lookup aircraft rivets they work and look just like what you are looking for.
https://www.hansonrivet.com/?gclid=C...EaAsUZEALw_wcB

ndeep · 11-26-2019, 10:14 PM

i am just using stainless screws, installed after painting and installation

_Ogre · 11-28-2019, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lynx5653

OK guess no one knows the answer I will figure something out.

i don't think anyone knew what you were asking
a picture is worth a 1000 words

dsraven · 11-28-2019, 03:52 PM

just be sure to test fit so there is not an interference fit with the hood on those corners. I used pop rivets for quick assembly to get stuff stuck together and found the large headed rivets i used were too thick and the hood interferes.
not a very good pic but it does show the big rivets I used just because they were handy. I plan to use thin headed rivets when the time comes.if it ever comes, lol.
hope that helps explain, like ogre says, a pic is worth, you know.

lynx5653 · 11-29-2019, 02:51 PM

I will just use jb weld and clamp it tight till it sets up. wont have to worry about rivet size then

dsraven · 11-29-2019, 05:06 PM

kinda painful to watch, and you may wanna order birthday cake, because you may have another birthday before he is done talking, but this is what I will likely do. same principle as an aircraft rivet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnBZltkXqT0

DransportGarage · 11-29-2019, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynx5653

I will just use jb weld and clamp it tight till it sets up. wont have to worry about rivet size then

Well, if you're gonna do that you might as well just plug weld 'em with a MIG. At least if you want to get them apart again you'll be able to drill the welds out rather than cut the flanges off.

_Ogre · 11-30-2019, 02:13 PM

still don't know what fender extensions are

NorCalGal · 11-30-2019, 02:47 PM

Not sure exactly what you’re needing but I recently order these from the filling station in Lebanon, Or

NorCalGal · 11-30-2019, 02:48 PM

The one on the right has more dome and is stainless.

lynx5653 · 11-30-2019, 04:52 PM

Ogre,

they are a filler piece on 55-57 trucks between fender and rad support

_Ogre · 12-01-2019, 02:02 PM

thanks for the pic, nothing like it on 58-9

11-23-2019, 08:42 PM	#1
lynx5653 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lagrange,ME Posts: 349	fender extension rivets what rivet do I use to attach fender extension to fender ? 55 2nd __________________ 1955 2nd on 86 chassis Daily driver

11-26-2019, 05:59 PM	#2
lynx5653 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lagrange,ME Posts: 349	Re: fender extension rivets OK guess no one knows the answer I will figure something out. __________________ 1955 2nd on 86 chassis Daily driver

11-26-2019, 07:32 PM	#3
sack54 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Londonderry NH. Posts: 138	Re: fender extension rivets lookup aircraft rivets they work and look just like what you are looking for. https://www.hansonrivet.com/?gclid=C...EaAsUZEALw_wcB

11-26-2019, 10:14 PM	#4
ndeep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Walnut Hill,Il Posts: 56	Re: fender extension rivets i am just using stainless screws, installed after painting and installation

11-28-2019, 03:52 PM	#6
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,323	Re: fender extension rivets just be sure to test fit so there is not an interference fit with the hood on those corners. I used pop rivets for quick assembly to get stuff stuck together and found the large headed rivets i used were too thick and the hood interferes. not a very good pic but it does show the big rivets I used just because they were handy. I plan to use thin headed rivets when the time comes.if it ever comes, lol. hope that helps explain, like ogre says, a pic is worth, you know. Attached Images

11-29-2019, 02:51 PM	#7
lynx5653 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lagrange,ME Posts: 349	Re: fender extension rivets I will just use jb weld and clamp it tight till it sets up. wont have to worry about rivet size then __________________ 1955 2nd on 86 chassis Daily driver

11-29-2019, 05:06 PM	#8
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,323	Re: fender extension rivets kinda painful to watch, and you may wanna order birthday cake, because you may have another birthday before he is done talking, but this is what I will likely do. same principle as an aircraft rivet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnBZltkXqT0

11-30-2019, 02:13 PM	#10
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: fender extension rivets still don't know what fender extensions are __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-30-2019, 02:47 PM	#11
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: fender extension rivets Not sure exactly what you’re needing but I recently order these from the filling station in Lebanon, Or Attached Images __________________ Jan's 53

11-30-2019, 02:48 PM	#12
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: fender extension rivets The one on the right has more dome and is stainless. __________________ Jan's 53

11-30-2019, 04:52 PM	#13
lynx5653 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lagrange,ME Posts: 349	Re: fender extension rivets Ogre, they are a filler piece on 55-57 trucks between fender and rad support Attached Images __________________ 1955 2nd on 86 chassis Daily driver

12-01-2019, 02:02 PM	#14
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: fender extension rivets thanks for the pic, nothing like it on 58-9 __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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