vin rivets, are these rosettes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dropt72Shortbed · 02-21-2003, 04:51 PM

from doing a search on rosette rivets im not sure the ones i have on my cab are the right ones. wouldnt surprise me as the whole truck was rebuilt from a 6cyl 3 speed to 350 auto. im sure someone may have removed it in the past

heres a picture of the rivets, are they the incorrect rivets for 72? apparently all 70+ use rosette rivets

**1971Stepside** · 02-21-2003, 05:12 PM

they don't look like the one's on my tag, but I would have a hard time explaining them. They have splits in the heads so they would look kinda like a flower...if that makes any sense

Dropt72Shortbed · 02-21-2003, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1971Stepside
they don't look like the one's on my tag, but I would have a hard time explaining them. They have splits in the heads so they would look kinda like a flower...if that makes any sense

yea thats the description i got over the internet... these just look pretty round to me. the outside has a very slight hexagonal shape to it. the inside doesnt look that secured, maybe this ones just epoxied on lol.

72MARIO · 02-21-2003, 06:11 PM

Mine on my 72 looked like that. I grinded the back off them then poped them out and saved the heads to insatall using a new rivits.

**nightmare** · 02-21-2003, 06:28 PM

the ones on my 69 were round, completely round. and it was original.

Dropt72Shortbed · 02-21-2003, 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by nightmare
the ones on my 69 were round, completely round. and it was original.

yea they didnt start using rosettes till 70 according to everything ive read

72shadetree · 02-21-2003, 06:34 PM

looks like mine

landon4421 · 02-21-2003, 06:48 PM

The one in my '67 look like the flower style, and the ones in the '72 look like that also. that's my input on the whole rivit thing.

mikep · 02-21-2003, 06:54 PM

The rivets on my 68's VIN tag are stainless rosettes . No mistaking them for anything but. While it wasnt a federal requirement until 70 I believe that GM was using them well before that. It could have been a plant by plant deal although I doubt it. If you have round rivets on a 69 you might wantto do a little bit more checking.

Dropt72Shortbed · 02-21-2003, 07:04 PM

well i just checked my 2001 blazer and saw what the flower shape is theyre talking about. and after scratching off the paint around my vin tag (yea previous owner didnt even both taping it off) i see that they actually have the same shape, all the paint just made them look round

Johns70 · 02-21-2003, 08:24 PM

i know for a fact chevy used rosettes in 65 from one i had inspected from the state patrol.i think the inspector said 64 might of been the first year or the last year for regular rivets or screws

baggedblaz · 02-21-2003, 10:39 PM

you can buy those rivets new @ www.trimtags.com
very pricey though i think the set of 4 was $40.00
check it out

Longhorn Man · 02-21-2003, 10:43 PM

Both of my 70 trucks looked like this, as did my 69. (the rivits are about the only things the same when it comes to the VIN plates on the 3 trucks.)

mikep · 02-21-2003, 10:45 PM

Just a little observation. It wouldnt be difficult at all to trim the edges off a stainless steel pop rivet to make it look like that.

BTW is that a one ton longhorn? What do they mean by "as manufactured" and why does that differ from the rated 9000 lbs gross?

ebfabman · 02-21-2003, 11:00 PM

I think you're right mikep, In fact I'm gonna try it. If it comes out good, will I be guilty of felony possession????

Longhorn Man · 02-21-2003, 11:16 PM

Quote:

BTW is that a one ton longhorn? What do they mean by "as manufactured" and why does that differ from the rated 9000 lbs gross?

Yes it is the one ton Longhorn...and I don't know. I never even really read that...I just saw 9000 pounds and stopped looking.
Can anyone answer his (our) question?

69oldie · 02-22-2003, 12:06 AM

Has anyone ever bought from "Trim Tags"?

I once e-mailed them and asked if they could send me a picture of those "rossette rivets" they sell to ensure they were EXACTLY like the original ones for the 67-72 trucks. I just wanted to see what they sell out of curiosity.

They replied that there is NO picture available to send and wouldn't be able to get one!?

I thought that was very odd. Even their directions on how to put their rivets on are strange.

Their directions said something like this........use a long screw with a washer and nut to smash the rivet in place like the original ones were applied.......

The original ones were applied just like a "typical" rivet, and NOT with some screws, washers and nuts.

I think it would be very interesting to see what they sell, but I am not going to throw away $20 for 2 rivets that may or may not work and I don't need anyways.

THOR 50 · 02-22-2003, 12:36 AM

Have you tried cleaning the paint off yours. They look like the correct ones. judging from the pic Longhornmail posted to me just coated with alot of paint.

http://www.trimtags.com/prices.html $12.00 pair is alot but if the DPS office in you town is really strict I'd be worth the price.
I have heard someone that cut them from the back side of another cab them epoxi glue them back in.

jenna's 71 · 02-22-2003, 01:50 AM

I called trim tags today after reading this post. The guy I talked to said that the rivits were easy to put in to the truck with a everyday rivit gun. And he told me that it was $20.00 per pair. I am sending him money on Monday to get a set for the '67 I am working on. I will post a pic if everyone would like when I get them in my hands. There web sight is pritty vaque, as far as there info goes. Good luck, to everyone !! Landon

*dtlilly* · 02-22-2003, 02:05 AM

Thanks for the effort. I was looking at their site several months ago too, but felt they were iffy. If they look good, I'm sure many restorers regardless of make and model would be able to use them. I also have considered grinding regular round rivits, but worried about factory look and size. I will be watching with great anticipation. Thanks, Don

P.S. I noticed I posted 200 on the message board regarding where we come from

02-21-2003, 04:51 PM	#1
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	vin rivets, are these rosettes? from doing a search on rosette rivets im not sure the ones i have on my cab are the right ones. wouldnt surprise me as the whole truck was rebuilt from a 6cyl 3 speed to 350 auto. im sure someone may have removed it in the past heres a picture of the rivets, are they the incorrect rivets for 72? apparently all 70+ use rosette rivets Attached Images

02-21-2003, 05:12 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	they don't look like the one's on my tag, but I would have a hard time explaining them. They have splits in the heads so they would look kinda like a flower...if that makes any sense __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-21-2003, 06:11 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Mine on my 72 looked like that. I grinded the back off them then poped them out and saved the heads to insatall using a new rivits. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-21-2003, 06:34 PM	#7
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	looks like mine __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

02-21-2003, 06:48 PM	#8
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	The one in my '67 look like the flower style, and the ones in the '72 look like that also. that's my input on the whole rivit thing. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

02-21-2003, 06:54 PM	#9
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	The rivets on my 68's VIN tag are stainless rosettes . No mistaking them for anything but. While it wasnt a federal requirement until 70 I believe that GM was using them well before that. It could have been a plant by plant deal although I doubt it. If you have round rivets on a 69 you might wantto do a little bit more checking. __________________ No truck :-(

02-21-2003, 07:04 PM	#10
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	well i just checked my 2001 blazer and saw what the flower shape is theyre talking about. and after scratching off the paint around my vin tag (yea previous owner didnt even both taping it off) i see that they actually have the same shape, all the paint just made them look round

02-21-2003, 08:24 PM	#11
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	i know for a fact chevy used rosettes in 65 from one i had inspected from the state patrol.i think the inspector said 64 might of been the first year or the last year for regular rivets or screws __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

02-21-2003, 10:39 PM	#12
baggedblaz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Layton,Ut Posts: 196	you can buy those rivets new @ www.trimtags.com very pricey though i think the set of 4 was $40.00 check it out __________________ '82 chev swb 4dr 2wd project '72 2wd blazer LT1/4L60E "SURFSIN" bagged 20's '71 2wd blazer '95 chev 2wd Xcab swb

02-21-2003, 10:43 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Both of my 70 trucks looked like this, as did my 69. (the rivits are about the only things the same when it comes to the VIN plates on the 3 trucks.)

02-21-2003, 10:45 PM	#14
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Just a little observation. It wouldnt be difficult at all to trim the edges off a stainless steel pop rivet to make it look like that. BTW is that a one ton longhorn? What do they mean by "as manufactured" and why does that differ from the rated 9000 lbs gross? __________________ No truck :-( Last edited by mikep; 02-21-2003 at 10:48 PM.

02-21-2003, 11:00 PM	#15
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	I think you're right mikep, In fact I'm gonna try it. If it comes out good, will I be guilty of felony possession????

02-22-2003, 12:06 AM	#17
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	Has anyone ever bought from "Trim Tags"? I once e-mailed them and asked if they could send me a picture of those "rossette rivets" they sell to ensure they were EXACTLY like the original ones for the 67-72 trucks. I just wanted to see what they sell out of curiosity. They replied that there is NO picture available to send and wouldn't be able to get one!? I thought that was very odd. Even their directions on how to put their rivets on are strange. Their directions said something like this........use a long screw with a washer and nut to smash the rivet in place like the original ones were applied....... The original ones were applied just like a "typical" rivet, and NOT with some screws, washers and nuts. I think it would be very interesting to see what they sell, but I am not going to throw away $20 for 2 rivets that may or may not work and I don't need anyways.

02-22-2003, 12:36 AM	#18
THOR 50 Over worked under paid Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 378	just checking Have you tried cleaning the paint off yours. They look like the correct ones. judging from the pic Longhornmail posted to me just coated with alot of paint. http://www.trimtags.com/prices.html $12.00 pair is alot but if the DPS office in you town is really strict I'd be worth the price. I have heard someone that cut them from the back side of another cab them epoxi glue them back in. __________________ Roger '69 C-10 with GMC front clip billet grill, 283CI, 400TH and 12bolt posiw/3.73 gears

02-22-2003, 01:50 AM	#19
jenna's 71 my '71 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Paicines, CA Posts: 113	I called trim tags today after reading this post. The guy I talked to said that the rivits were easy to put in to the truck with a everyday rivit gun. And he told me that it was $20.00 per pair. I am sending him money on Monday to get a set for the '67 I am working on. I will post a pic if everyone would like when I get them in my hands. There web sight is pritty vaque, as far as there info goes. Good luck, to everyone !! Landon __________________ 1971 C10 2wd longbed 1989 Honda Civic "round town car" 4 sale 1969 Chevy Burb 2wd "my new ride" KEVIN'S 4x4 PROGRESS PIC'S ON THE LINK BELOW. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=41708



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02-22-2003, 02:05 AM	#20
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	CALI MEMBER Thanks for the effort. I was looking at their site several months ago too, but felt they were iffy. If they look good, I'm sure many restorers regardless of make and model would be able to use them. I also have considered grinding regular round rivits, but worried about factory look and size. I will be watching with great anticipation. Thanks, Don P.S. I noticed I posted 200 on the message board regarding where we come from

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