Removing rivets at the pull-a-part

[softballnrd27]

What is the best way to get this done? I have access to a cordless drill and that is about it. Please, give me some tips/ideas.

[crawdadfox]

Drill a 1/4" hole through the center of the rivet take a sharp cold chisel and a big hammer and knock the head of the rivet off.

[78 Chevyrado]

x2

[73CheyenneSuper20]

Great idea! I can say, based on my experience, using just the cold chisel and hammer doesn't work.

[softballnrd27]

I am going to try it at home on my 4wd brackets to see how it works. I hope to find a 2wd with the bed removed so it will be easier.

[old Rusty C10]

sometimes you can offer them a few bucks and have em torch stuff off for ya

[softballnrd27]

Is there a difference between 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton brackets for 2wd?

[andrewmp6]

They do sell rivet cutters but crawdad way is how most of us have to do it.

[Albatrossian]

Brackets for what, softball?

[softballnrd27]

Rear spring brackets, I found out. I looked under a 2wd that was at a resale lot.

[hotrodhomi]

what are you trying to take off? Can you just cut the piece you don't need with a cordless sawzall and remove the rest when you get home?

[fast75]

Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Drill a 1/4" hole through the center of the rivet take a sharp cold chisel and a big hammer and knock the head of the rivet off.

thats how i got my front spring hangers off when i dropped the rear end. be sure to use a center punch.

[softballnrd27]

I am getting all the 2wd leaf brackets off of the rear.

[454HO]

There are at least 4 rivets per bracket. If I recall correctly, my '77 with heavy duty springs had 6 rivets per bracket on the front. So that means 16 to 20 rivets you will need to bust. Make sure you take at least 2 brand new titanium drill bits and a couple of extra battery packs for that cordless drill. I hope it's at least an 18V drill too. Sounds like more than a couple hours of work to me.

I think Rusty C10 has the better idea. Pay them a few bucks extra to drag a torch out there and burn them off.

[softballnrd27]

I will try and get them to torch them off. But if that don't happen then I will have to drill them and hammer them out. I am going to try it at home first to see how long it will take. I also have access to a cordless sawzall.

[78 Chevyrado]

Are you going to the pullapart in duluth or down on moreland ave?

Let me know if you see any good trucks left down there, I may have to make a trip myself if there are. I need a new red sun visor from an 88-91 burban and maybe some seatbelts.

[softballnrd27]

I counted it up at the house, I have to remove 14 rivets per side front and rear for everything I need!! 28 f%^$ing rivets!!!!

[softballnrd27]

I am going to the one here in Augusta.

[78 Chevyrado]

didn't know there was a third one. oh well, too far for me.

[hotrodhomi]

Originally Posted by softballnrd27

I counted it up at the house, I have to remove 14 rivets per side front and rear for everything I need!! 28 f%^$ing rivets!!!!

Just cut the frame with a sawzall then remove the rivets at home. It will save you a few days of frustration.

[softballnrd27]

I should do that, I sure do hate seeing all the trucks there!!

[baggedcten]

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

Are you going to the pullapart in duluth or down on moreland ave?

Let me know if you see any good trucks left down there, I may have to make a trip myself if there are. I need a new red sun visor from an 88-91 burban and maybe some seatbelts.

the one in duluth man your lucky to find a truck with some decent parts everytime i go through are style trucks are aways ripped up the first day they arrive.