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dan42 · 04-10-2009, 08:02 PM

Is the replacement pivet rivet for the wind wing one piece or two? If you look at the original, it looks to be a smaller rivet pressed into a larger one.* Is it just a matter of taking the one-piece rivet and pounding on it so that the edges curl up and hold it in the hole??

Green Machine · 04-10-2009, 08:11 PM

I think the replacements are the same as the originals, they have a hollow center on one end, and a special tool that will curl the edges over when you use a hammer to flatten it.

Ace in the hole · 04-10-2009, 08:25 PM

yep, what he said

BCOWANWHEELS · 04-10-2009, 09:02 PM

1 PIECE AND special tool comes with the rivets. tim christian has em reasonable too.

GOPAPA · 04-10-2009, 09:06 PM

The pivot rivet is larger than the others,, and mine was chrome..

dan42 · 04-10-2009, 09:09 PM

Perfect - Thanks, guys, that's what I thought -

benntn · 06-17-2009, 08:35 PM

Does anyone here know where to get the tool? I know you can buy the rivets from LMC, brothers etc but they don't offer the tool to install them. Will a stand rivet tool work?

**leddzepp** · 06-17-2009, 09:10 PM

Brothers sells the complete kit, with the tool as well.

dan42 · 06-17-2009, 09:26 PM

Yeah, and so does LMC - it does include the tool, IIRC. I think that's where I got mine.

**leddzepp** · 06-17-2009, 09:38 PM

If you have not already removed the pivot rivet, try this. Remove the 2 rivets that hold the hinge to the frame, and just replace those instead with a pop rivet gun. This is WAY easier than trying to replace the pivot rivet. You will look like a monkey f-ing a football trying to install the pivot rivet with a hammer. If you have already removed the pivot rivet, the best way to install one is to lay the frame flat across a vice, and use the vise to have the tool "press" the rivet on. You will get it on there a lot tighter, and lessen the chance of breaking the glass this way. If you use a hammer, you will not be able to hit it hard enough to flatten the rivet without breaking the glass. Also, it helps if you grind the circular edge down on the tool, so that it can seat the rivet better. If you look in FAQ, that process is described. I also used a pop rivet gun/pop rivets from Lowes for all the other rivets that hold the seals in place (far easier that way) I have done it this way on both of my trucks and it saves a lot of headaches. Hope this helps and good luck Dan!

By the way, I got the speaker panels painted/ installed in my truck and they ROCK

benntn · 06-18-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

1 PIECE AND special tool comes with the rivets. tim christian has em reasonable too.

Ok, who is tim? Does have a website?

benntn · 06-18-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

1 PIECE AND special tool comes with the rivets. tim christian has em reasonable too.

Nevermind i found Tim's site. I'm a newbee.

04-10-2009, 08:02 PM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Pivet rivet question - Is the replacement pivet rivet for the wind wing one piece or two? If you look at the original, it looks to be a smaller rivet pressed into a larger one.* Is it just a matter of taking the one-piece rivet and pounding on it so that the edges curl up and hold it in the hole?? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-10-2009, 08:11 PM	#2
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Pivet rivet question - I think the replacements are the same as the originals, they have a hollow center on one end, and a special tool that will curl the edges over when you use a hammer to flatten it. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

04-10-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: Pivet rivet question - yep, what he said __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

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BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Pivet rivet question - 1 PIECE AND special tool comes with the rivets. tim christian has em reasonable too. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

04-10-2009, 09:06 PM	#5
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,553	Re: Pivet rivet question - The pivot rivet is larger than the others,, and mine was chrome..

04-10-2009, 09:09 PM	#6
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Pivet rivet question - Perfect - Thanks, guys, that's what I thought - __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-17-2009, 08:35 PM	#7
benntn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tn Posts: 31	Re: Pivet rivet question - Does anyone here know where to get the tool? I know you can buy the rivets from LMC, brothers etc but they don't offer the tool to install them. Will a stand rivet tool work?

06-17-2009, 09:10 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Pivet rivet question - Brothers sells the complete kit, with the tool as well. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-17-2009, 09:26 PM	#9
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Pivet rivet question - Yeah, and so does LMC - it does include the tool, IIRC. I think that's where I got mine. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-17-2009, 09:38 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Pivet rivet question - If you have not already removed the pivot rivet, try this. Remove the 2 rivets that hold the hinge to the frame, and just replace those instead with a pop rivet gun. This is WAY easier than trying to replace the pivot rivet. You will look like a monkey f-ing a football trying to install the pivot rivet with a hammer. If you have already removed the pivot rivet, the best way to install one is to lay the frame flat across a vice, and use the vise to have the tool "press" the rivet on. You will get it on there a lot tighter, and lessen the chance of breaking the glass this way. If you use a hammer, you will not be able to hit it hard enough to flatten the rivet without breaking the glass. Also, it helps if you grind the circular edge down on the tool, so that it can seat the rivet better. If you look in FAQ, that process is described. I also used a pop rivet gun/pop rivets from Lowes for all the other rivets that hold the seals in place (far easier that way) I have done it this way on both of my trucks and it saves a lot of headaches. Hope this helps and good luck Dan! By the way, I got the speaker panels painted/ installed in my truck and they ROCK __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul Last edited by leddzepp; 06-17-2009 at 09:39 PM.

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