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dan42 · 03-25-2009, 12:05 AM

Can anyone tell me the proper rivet to use when repairing the rivet that holds the window onto the frame? I have used pop rivets in the past, but they are a little suspect in the long run.

68_Bowtie · 03-25-2009, 07:41 AM

Got mine from Kenny's trucks, here in Oklahoma.

dan42 · 03-25-2009, 09:37 AM

I want to use an existing frame and replace the rivet. Has anyone done this before?

greystoke · 03-25-2009, 09:49 AM

LMC sells a vent window repair kit, it would have the rivets you need

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=19

gcburdic · 03-25-2009, 12:13 PM

Hey Dan42,

I completely rebuilt my wings...new weatherstriping and rivets....got them from truckandcarshop.com....
If you just need the pivot rivot (say that fast....sounds like a frog...haha), I may have one somewhere left over from the kit.....I'll look tonight, but can't make any promises...
Might want to look in the FAQ area too...I think someone did a write up about it....

EDIT: here it is....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=153937

Green Machine · 03-25-2009, 01:56 PM

Most vendors here should have the pivot rivets. I got some from Classic Parts of America, or formerly "Chevy Duty"

dan42 · 03-25-2009, 03:58 PM

Thanks guys -

gcburdic · 03-25-2009, 07:22 PM

Hey Dan....sorry, no luck finding the rivots!!

GOPAPA · 03-25-2009, 10:11 PM

I looked for my extras also..I had chrome ones for the wing window pivot and brass ones for the rubbers .. The pivot one is larger than the brass ones that hold the rubber on, papa

**leddzepp** · 03-25-2009, 11:04 PM

I got mine from The Truck Shop also. I am local to them, and they always have what I need in stock.

dan42 · 03-25-2009, 11:15 PM

Forgive my ignorance, but what does the "rivet tool" look like and where can I get one? I have a pop rivet gun but I know that's not the right one. I looked online and there's a million different kinds. Does anyone have a picture or a link to one?

dan42 · 03-25-2009, 11:21 PM

Is it something like this? http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/sgt19270.html

Ace in the hole · 03-26-2009, 06:38 AM

These are "buck" rivets. The rivet tool is similar to a punch tool. You back the rivet on a solid surface like a flat spot on a vise or something flat and hard, line up the tool on the other side and give it a good whack. The tool is made to mushroom the end of the rivet. Heres one- http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...Category_ID=22

dan42 · 03-26-2009, 09:57 AM

That's what I was looking for - thank you.

03-25-2009, 12:05 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Wind wing rivet repair - Can anyone tell me the proper rivet to use when repairing the rivet that holds the window onto the frame? I have used pop rivets in the past, but they are a little suspect in the long run. Attached Images __________________ '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

03-25-2009, 07:41 AM	#2
68_Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Claremore OK Posts: 52	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - Got mine from Kenny's trucks, here in Oklahoma. __________________ 68' SWB 355 CID since 1987 89' S15 4WD 4.3 08' VTX 1300R 08' Chevrolet HHR (Wife's ride) "That man right there is the best sprint car driver in the whole ---damned country!" 1974- Indianapolis- AJ Foyt pointing out Jan Opperman in the garage.

03-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - I want to use an existing frame and replace the rivet. Has anyone done this before? __________________ '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

03-25-2009, 09:49 AM	#4
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - LMC sells a vent window repair kit, it would have the rivets you need http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=19

03-25-2009, 12:13 PM	#5
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - Hey Dan42, I completely rebuilt my wings...new weatherstriping and rivets....got them from truckandcarshop.com.... If you just need the pivot rivot (say that fast....sounds like a frog...haha), I may have one somewhere left over from the kit.....I'll look tonight, but can't make any promises... Might want to look in the FAQ area too...I think someone did a write up about it.... EDIT: here it is....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=153937 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 03-25-2009 at 12:17 PM.

03-25-2009, 01:56 PM	#6
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - Most vendors here should have the pivot rivets. I got some from Classic Parts of America, or formerly "Chevy Duty" __________________ 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

03-25-2009, 03:58 PM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - Thanks guys - __________________ '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

03-25-2009, 07:22 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - Hey Dan....sorry, no luck finding the rivots!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-25-2009, 10:11 PM	#9
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,629	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - I looked for my extras also..I had chrome ones for the wing window pivot and brass ones for the rubbers .. The pivot one is larger than the brass ones that hold the rubber on, papa

03-25-2009, 11:04 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,117	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - I got mine from The Truck Shop also. I am local to them, and they always have what I need in stock.

03-25-2009, 11:15 PM	#11
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - Forgive my ignorance, but what does the "rivet tool" look like and where can I get one? I have a pop rivet gun but I know that's not the right one. I looked online and there's a million different kinds. Does anyone have a picture or a link to one? __________________ '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

03-25-2009, 11:21 PM	#12
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - Is it something like this? http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/sgt19270.html __________________ '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

03-26-2009, 06:38 AM	#13
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - These are "buck" rivets. The rivet tool is similar to a punch tool. You back the rivet on a solid surface like a flat spot on a vise or something flat and hard, line up the tool on the other side and give it a good whack. The tool is made to mushroom the end of the rivet. Heres one- http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...Category_ID=22 __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

03-26-2009, 09:57 AM	#14
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Wind wing rivet repair - That's what I was looking for - thank you. __________________ '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



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