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incoma · 01-07-2006, 10:22 PM

I finally got my vent glass installed in my frame...(not very tough with the right gasket) and screwed up the install. I was so giddy to have gotten the glass mounted in the frame that I continued "fast forward" to install the frame and rivet the sucker into the main frame.

Problem is that I forgot to install this "pivot stop"... I don't want to drill out the pop rivet, because I don't want to buy another kit. Will it hurt anything to not have the "pivot stop" installed?

I'm referring to the washer looking thing that's got one rounded side and one square side. I've highlighted it in yellow and put an arrow in where it should be installed.

I looked at the other side and it doesn't seem to do a whole lot... am I missing something?

Green Machine · 01-07-2006, 10:34 PM

Well the pivot stop function - as a stop - is not that important, but it along with the fiber washer helps set the height of the window and gives the tension spring something else pull on besides the pivot rivit. Those rivits can be bought seperately, just drill it out and do it right.

"If you don't have the time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over ? "

incoma · 01-07-2006, 10:38 PM

Where can I buy that special rivet? I'd rather not buy another rivet kit for the entire frame...

Green Machine · 01-07-2006, 10:48 PM

Chevy Duty - part # 03-831, $.99 for the pair.

incoma · 01-07-2006, 10:53 PM

Thanks. I'll drill it out and fix it first thing in the morning. Thanks for all of the legwork Green Machine!

pebbleboy · 01-07-2006, 10:58 PM

I gotta a question also. Can you buy just the spring assemlby part? Mine is broke on the drivers side. the vent window just flops around when opened

incoma · 01-07-2006, 11:01 PM

I do know that you can buy that section from LMC.

70GMCer · 01-08-2006, 08:54 AM

do you need a special tool to install that rivet?

**truckdude239** · 01-08-2006, 09:10 AM

a rivet gun i'd guess lol don't mind me

naw i don't know if it take a special gun oir not

incoma · 01-08-2006, 03:15 PM

You do need a special fixture. I wouldn't call it a tool really. Its more of a die. It rolls the rivet into a smooth rolled underside.

01-07-2006, 10:22 PM	#1
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Is this goof going to cause problems? I finally got my vent glass installed in my frame...(not very tough with the right gasket) and screwed up the install. I was so giddy to have gotten the glass mounted in the frame that I continued "fast forward" to install the frame and rivet the sucker into the main frame. Problem is that I forgot to install this "pivot stop"... I don't want to drill out the pop rivet, because I don't want to buy another kit. Will it hurt anything to not have the "pivot stop" installed? I'm referring to the washer looking thing that's got one rounded side and one square side. I've highlighted it in yellow and put an arrow in where it should be installed. I looked at the other side and it doesn't seem to do a whole lot... am I missing something? Attached Images

01-07-2006, 10:34 PM	#2
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Is this goof going to cause problems? Well the pivot stop function - as a stop - is not that important, but it along with the fiber washer helps set the height of the window and gives the tension spring something else pull on besides the pivot rivit. Those rivits can be bought seperately, just drill it out and do it right. "If you don't have the time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over ? " __________________ 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

01-07-2006, 10:38 PM	#3
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Re: Is this goof going to cause problems? Where can I buy that special rivet? I'd rather not buy another rivet kit for the entire frame...

01-07-2006, 10:48 PM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Is this goof going to cause problems? Chevy Duty - part # 03-831, $.99 for the pair. __________________ 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

01-07-2006, 10:53 PM	#5
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Re: Is this goof going to cause problems? Thanks. I'll drill it out and fix it first thing in the morning. Thanks for all of the legwork Green Machine!

01-07-2006, 11:01 PM	#7
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Re: Is this goof going to cause problems? I do know that you can buy that section from LMC.

01-08-2006, 08:54 AM	#8
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Is this goof going to cause problems? do you need a special tool to install that rivet? __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-08-2006, 09:10 AM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Is this goof going to cause problems? a rivet gun i'd guess lol don't mind me naw i don't know if it take a special gun oir not __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 01-08-2006 at 09:11 AM.

01-08-2006, 03:15 PM	#10
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Re: Is this goof going to cause problems? You do need a special fixture. I wouldn't call it a tool really. Its more of a die. It rolls the rivet into a smooth rolled underside.



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