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NewType72 · 01-01-2013, 08:03 PM

I have a 72 Chevy truck grill and I need some help with removing the brackets that connect it to the fenders Now I can see all the rivets that hold it top to bottom would it be best to remove them with a drill or possibly a grinder? Also what will I need to get to put smooth rivets back on it so it looks correct? Any help would be much appreciated

mightymouse · 01-01-2013, 08:09 PM

i drilled mine out , brothers truck part,s and other,s sell a polished rivet with a nut on it for this

NewType72 · 01-01-2013, 08:15 PM

As in a full replacement bracket after drilling the old one out?

67swb72klb · 01-01-2013, 08:22 PM

i ground mine off with a die grinder and used 3/16 stainless rivets

NewType72 · 01-01-2013, 08:25 PM

right I'd like to just pretty the old ones up but I'd love to use smooth head rivets just unsure how to get ahold of them

mightymouse · 01-01-2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewType72

As in a full replacement bracket after drilling the old one out?

no reuse your bracket, and they sell new fasteners that look like rivet,s with a nut on the back side. the cost about $ 10.00-$12.00 for a complete set

NewType72 · 01-01-2013, 10:11 PM

Does anybody have a link or idea of what company sells these fasteners?
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mightymouse · 01-01-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewType72

Does anybody have a link or idea of what company sells these fasteners?
Posted via Mobile Device

brother,s truck part,s .com sell,s them

NewType72 · 01-01-2013, 10:53 PM

completely forgot your earlier post I'll definitely look them up thank you

01-01-2013, 08:03 PM	#1
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Grill shell bracket help I have a 72 Chevy truck grill and I need some help with removing the brackets that connect it to the fenders Now I can see all the rivets that hold it top to bottom would it be best to remove them with a drill or possibly a grinder? Also what will I need to get to put smooth rivets back on it so it looks correct? Any help would be much appreciated __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-01-2013, 08:09 PM	#2
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: Grill shell bracket help i drilled mine out , brothers truck part,s and other,s sell a polished rivet with a nut on it for this

01-01-2013, 08:15 PM	#3
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Grill shell bracket help As in a full replacement bracket after drilling the old one out? __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-01-2013, 08:22 PM	#4
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Grill shell bracket help i ground mine off with a die grinder and used 3/16 stainless rivets __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

01-01-2013, 08:25 PM	#5
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Grill shell bracket help right I'd like to just pretty the old ones up but I'd love to use smooth head rivets just unsure how to get ahold of them __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-01-2013, 10:11 PM	#7
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Grill shell bracket help Does anybody have a link or idea of what company sells these fasteners? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-01-2013, 10:53 PM	#9
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Grill shell bracket help completely forgot your earlier post I'll definitely look them up thank you __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

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