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Old 11-30-2017, 01:10 PM   #1
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Window vent rivets

What size are the rivets on the window vent of a 68 and Can I replace with screws and nuts
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Old 11-30-2017, 01:24 PM   #2
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Re: Window vent rivets

Not positive on the size, I used machine screws same size as drawer pull handles..cut them off to about 3/8"....

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Old 11-30-2017, 02:21 PM   #3
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Not positive on the size, I used machine screws same size as drawer pull handles..cut them off to about 3/8"....
Thanks I don’t want to drill and re rivet just so I might have to do it again
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Old 12-01-2017, 08:08 PM   #4
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Re: Window vent rivets

I bought the kit, comes with cheap 3" punch, its pretty worthless...if you don't have the special high $$$ rivet tool it's near impossible to get them tight.

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I bought the kit, comes with cheap 3" punch, its pretty worthless...if you don't have the special high $$$ rivet tool it's near impossible to get them tight.
Yeah I’ll just find some screws and drill the revits thanks
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