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Premium72 · 06-17-2008, 11:04 PM

some JBweld..its just like welding..but not!!..

**LockDoc** · 06-18-2008, 12:08 AM

I saw the rivets too. They looked pretty good to me. The guy and his wife left early and I caught them just as they were leaving and said goodbye but I don't remember the name....

LockDoc

berencam · 06-18-2008, 01:17 AM

i have titled, registered, inspected 3 vehicles here in Missouri(two where 67-72s), and they haven't even so much as looked at the vins more than to get the number off of it. And on the two trucks they just asked me to tell them the vin. So im going to go with if your dmvs guys are asses, better do it right. Otherwise 1.96 rivits it is

finch · 06-18-2008, 01:32 AM

you mean it just torched itself right off like that? lol.. must be some sort of spontaneous combustion...

mahanian · 06-18-2008, 02:23 AM

A question on the same subject but a bit off topic. When you guys strip your cabs, whether it be by blasting or chemically stripping it, do you remove your VIN plate to keep from damaging it?

1969-08 chevy · 06-18-2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahanian

A question on the same subject but a bit off topic. When you guys strip your cabs, whether it be by blasting or chemically stripping it, do you remove your VIN plate to keep from damaging it?

I had mine soda blasted and took the two tags off. I put them back on with aluminum rivets that we use on our dirt track car. It looks kind of like it I stole it and replaced the tags, but I figure posession is 9/10's of the law, so it must be mine.

caminokid · 06-18-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

Please keep me in mind as well if you are able to hook up on those rivets. I could use a couple pair! Was through Nebr. in March! Made it through between storms. Going from Rochester to Scottsdale! Appreciate it if you do let me know about the rivets.

I need a couple of sets too! Get a name number something!

TravRMK · 06-18-2008, 10:05 AM

I could also use some.

piecesparts · 06-18-2008, 10:42 AM

Trim the back of the rivets carefully (saving the factory heads and the part that exxtends through the plate. Next take a good urethane windhield caulk and set the plate back onto your door jamb, along with the old rivets still in the plate. Make the adhesive thin, so that it sticks but does not hold the plate out from the panel. Of course, I never have done this, and this entry will self destruct in i5 seconds after you read it.

I purchased some new rivets on Evil Bay, but that outlet has been closed.

Olden Days · 06-18-2008, 12:28 PM

I think I remember Board vendor Musclerodzs claimed to have them at one time

71Farmtruck · 06-18-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chipflyer

How correct is not really the issue, the originals were stainless and not aluminum. Here in KS if you get the wrong DMV guy on the wrong day and he doesn't like the look of your rivets you WILL have big trouble. The guy that makes them makes them out of stainless and the look just like the originals.

Just my 2 cents

Jeff

Here in Texas they don't even look at the vehicle, they just want their money. The only thing I have seen them bust people's balls about is lying on the sales price to pay less sales tax. They did that crap to me when I applied to change the title on my Z28 from my dad's name to mine. They said I had to pay presumptive value, but we decided to "gift" it so I paid $10.

70' GMC · 06-18-2008, 01:30 PM

Where do you find the frame vin at on the frame?

low sierra · 06-18-2008, 01:31 PM

Contact this ebay seller about VIN rivets.
http://stores.ebay.com/nosrivts_W0QQ...Q3amesstQQtZkm

BACKYARD88 · 06-18-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

Where do you find the frame vin at on the frame?

Top of the left front frame rail. Kind of between the steering box and the control arm.

Boneyard · 06-18-2008, 01:59 PM

I was talking to the guys at the midwest meet about this. I guess I need to subscribe to this site.

andrewt2 · 06-18-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boneyard

I was talking to the guys at the midwest meet about this. I guess I need to subscribe to this site.

your the one i was looking for! have you got the final design all hammered out. im ready to purchase when you do!

otsenre · 06-18-2008, 02:19 PM

I got mine from nosrivts.com
look to be identical

msgross · 06-18-2008, 04:28 PM

http://www.trimtags.com/rivets.html

67ChevyRedneck · 06-18-2008, 04:40 PM

Try some Wood Glue?

Old Chevy Mech · 06-18-2008, 04:57 PM

My experience is that the DMV inspectors (at least here in CT) dont know the difference between the right 37 yr old rivit and the wrong one. I wouldnt worry, but thats me.

Frank

06-17-2008, 11:04 PM	#26
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06-18-2008, 12:08 AM	#27
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,775	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! I saw the rivets too. They looked pretty good to me. The guy and his wife left early and I caught them just as they were leaving and said goodbye but I don't remember the name.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-18-2008, 01:17 AM	#28
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! i have titled, registered, inspected 3 vehicles here in Missouri(two where 67-72s), and they haven't even so much as looked at the vins more than to get the number off of it. And on the two trucks they just asked me to tell them the vin. So im going to go with if your dmvs guys are asses, better do it right. Otherwise 1.96 rivits it is __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

06-18-2008, 01:32 AM	#29
finch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 365	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! you mean it just torched itself right off like that? lol.. must be some sort of spontaneous combustion... __________________ Andy... '70 C/10 Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298553 '71 K/20 Frame-off resto, SOLD!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=2399&cat=12 '05 Silverado Z-71, CC SB, Daily Driver

06-18-2008, 02:23 AM	#30
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! A question on the same subject but a bit off topic. When you guys strip your cabs, whether it be by blasting or chemically stripping it, do you remove your VIN plate to keep from damaging it? __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

06-18-2008, 10:05 AM	#33
TravRMK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 36	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! I could also use some.

06-18-2008, 10:42 AM	#34
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! Trim the back of the rivets carefully (saving the factory heads and the part that exxtends through the plate. Next take a good urethane windhield caulk and set the plate back onto your door jamb, along with the old rivets still in the plate. Make the adhesive thin, so that it sticks but does not hold the plate out from the panel. Of course, I never have done this, and this entry will self destruct in i5 seconds after you read it. I purchased some new rivets on Evil Bay, but that outlet has been closed.

06-18-2008, 12:28 PM	#35
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! I think I remember Board vendor Musclerodzs claimed to have them at one time

06-18-2008, 01:30 PM	#37
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! Where do you find the frame vin at on the frame? __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible! Last edited by 70' GMC; 06-18-2008 at 01:31 PM.

06-18-2008, 01:31 PM	#38
low sierra Old Time Rodder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 58	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! Contact this ebay seller about VIN rivets. http://stores.ebay.com/nosrivts_W0QQ...Q3amesstQQtZkm __________________ 79 GMC SWB Lowrider Stepside [81 cab] that thinks it a Chevy (since 6/1980) Replacement cab had A/C which now works, made a real truck out of it 84 MC 305 350TH 3.08 4 wheel disc finally My daily driver again

06-18-2008, 01:59 PM	#40
Boneyard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Waverly, NE Posts: 41	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! I was talking to the guys at the midwest meet about this. I guess I need to subscribe to this site.

06-18-2008, 02:19 PM	#42
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! I got mine from nosrivts.com look to be identical

06-18-2008, 04:28 PM	#43
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! http://www.trimtags.com/rivets.html __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-18-2008, 04:40 PM	#44
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! Try some Wood Glue? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-18-2008, 04:57 PM	#45
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: This part fell off my truck, tips for reattaching?! My experience is that the DMV inspectors (at least here in CT) dont know the difference between the right 37 yr old rivit and the wrong one. I wouldnt worry, but thats me. Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"



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