05-14-2017, 10:07 PM | #1 |
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Vent window riveting
Today I put the new weatherstrips on the passenger side door vent window. I got the weatherstrip, rivets, and rivet-setting punch from GMC Paul. The work was OK and I got it done, but using that rivet-setting punch is unpleasant. I ended up using screws in a couple of places. I prefer these regular rivets instead of pop-rivets, but I don't like the tool I used. I would rather use a clamping-type tool that has enough reach. Does anybody here on the forum make and/or sell a nifty tool for this? I know some of you guys are really good at making stuff, so I thought I would ask.
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05-14-2017, 10:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: Vent window riveting
You might shoot a message to Hart_Rod he just talked about using one in his SuperBurb build.
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05-15-2017, 05:36 PM | #3 |
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Re: Vent window riveting
My post on vent windows has the name and price of the rivet tool I use it works great. $100.00 though. Zipp products.
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05-15-2017, 06:11 PM | #4 |
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Re: Vent window riveting
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05-15-2017, 07:13 PM | #5 |
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Re: Vent window riveting
That's the same one I use. Great product.
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05-15-2017, 10:41 PM | #6 |
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Re: Vent window riveting
Thanks guys, that looks like the one to get. Thanks Terry B for the phone discussion. I followed your tips and it worked out. I came across several points that would have had me fumbling around if not for your guidance. I started with the passenger side, and later on I'm going to do the driver's side even better.
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05-16-2017, 09:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: Vent window riveting
thanks for the tip on the rivet tool, may have to buy one
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