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63 & 64 Bowties · 08-14-2009, 08:13 AM

Anybody know where to buy them? I think I saw a supplier on the HAMB a good while back, but I can't find it anymore.
thanks

OLDIRON69 · 08-14-2009, 09:06 AM

Try this..

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m104.l1199

robin58 · 08-14-2009, 09:37 AM

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-...ctinfo/33-106/

kalvin22 · 08-15-2009, 12:14 AM

http://www.trimtags.com/rivets.html

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-15-2009, 05:13 AM

thanks guys, guess I just didn't look hard enough.

turp mcspray · 08-15-2009, 12:52 PM

If you mean the star head looking ones for the vin, (the others listed here are just for the TRIM tags which are different) Trim Tags has them. They don't list them on their site but they have them. Give them a call and ask for some "rossette rivits" I think they are $25 a pair.

**mr48chev** · 08-15-2009, 01:13 PM

thanks for the link, the Tag off my truck has been sitting in my parts box for the past 25 years. It is so beat up and painted over that it is hard to tell what it is at first glance.

robin58 · 08-15-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

If you mean the star head looking ones for the vin, (the others listed here are just for the TRIM tags which are different) Trim Tags has them. They don't list them on their site but they have them. Give them a call and ask for some "rossette rivits" I think they are $25 a pair.

These aren't what they're supposed to look like?

turp mcspray · 08-15-2009, 03:34 PM

Here are some pics. I think they started using these rivits on vin tags in the early 60s at the latest. I have seen some 50s stuff that were installed with spot welds. The TRIM tags used this barrel looking rivit. If you are talking about a mid 60s pickup, I think you have a stainless vin tag on the driver windshield or door post. Is that correct?
I think the reason they don't list them on their site is because some people get their panties in a bunch whenever you mention touching a VIN TAG. LOL!

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-15-2009, 04:14 PM

Yea, I'm looking for ones for my 53. Looks like the ones robin58 has a pic of there are the ones I need. Turp, those last pics are of a AD?

robin58 · 08-16-2009, 02:59 PM

The image I posted was from Chevy Duty, Classic Parts or whatever they call themselves these days listing. Even at $8.95 a pair that's some pricey rivets.

mbgmike · 08-16-2009, 04:27 PM

We sell those for $2.50 each they were used on Ford and Gm.

You can make your own rosette using a stainless rivet. Just cut the little curfs in them

54 jimmy · 08-16-2009, 05:27 PM

my 53 gmc just had plain old steel rivets in the plate on the inside of the driverside door jam. my plate has them on the corners oppoiste ends though.

turp mcspray · 08-17-2009, 09:23 AM

I'm sorry. I didn't realize which forum I was in! I saw your avitar and automatically thought "63 or 64".
Sorry for the confusion.
The pics I posted are from my 66 Impala. They were just for reference of what GM was using for the vin and the data, or cowl tags in the 60s.

solidaxel · 08-18-2009, 04:24 PM

Robin 58

These aren't what they're supposed to look like?

I have a pair of these and I tried to put them tn and screwed one up so I stopped, what type of tool is used to set them?

robin58 · 08-18-2009, 05:52 PM

I truthfully have no idea. Push it through, support the backside and whack it with a hammer I think will be my scientifically proven method

solidaxel · 08-18-2009, 07:11 PM

Robin. these are on the A piller and the back is not exposed!

turp mcspray · 08-18-2009, 08:31 PM

Go to the Trim Tags website. I believe they had a "how to" on installing the barrel style rivits. I think they even sell an installation tool.

robin58 · 08-19-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Robin. these are on the A piller and the back is not exposed!

Yeah I forgot my access panel isn't stock

solidaxel · 08-19-2009, 12:14 PM

I guess it will be epoxy on the other one, like they stated.

Thanks for the info.

robin58 · 08-19-2009, 12:20 PM

Or we could all get together and buy the $17 tool and simply forward it to the next guy who needs it.

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-20-2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robin58

Or we could all get together and buy the $17 tool and simply forward it to the next guy who needs it.

actually, I think they only offer it for $17 if you also order a new custom trim tag.
I did find this though....
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...:X:AAQ:CA:1123
It's item number: 350236731593 in case that link doesn't work.
It includes a tool and four rivets. If you look in his store, he has a bunch of different rivets either $25 or $31 but they all look the same to me. I wonder if they're different diameter? I sent him a question. I'll let you know what he says.

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-20-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robin58

I truthfully have no idea. Push it through, support the backside and whack it with a hammer I think will be my scientifically proven method

actually, you don't need access to the back side. See the dome area in the middle? You just flatten that out with the tool, or just use a correct sized bolt, then it spreads the barrel on the back side. Make sense?

08-14-2009, 08:13 AM	#1
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	correct VIN plate rivets Anybody know where to buy them? I think I saw a supplier on the HAMB a good while back, but I can't find it anymore. thanks __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

08-14-2009, 09:06 AM	#2
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: correct VIN plate rivets Try this.. http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m104.l1199 __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

08-14-2009, 09:37 AM	#3
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: correct VIN plate rivets http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-...ctinfo/33-106/

08-15-2009, 12:14 AM	#4
kalvin22 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: American Fork UT Posts: 22	Re: correct VIN plate rivets http://www.trimtags.com/rivets.html Last edited by kalvin22; 08-15-2009 at 12:16 AM.

08-15-2009, 05:13 AM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: correct VIN plate rivets thanks guys, guess I just didn't look hard enough. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

08-15-2009, 12:52 PM	#6
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: correct VIN plate rivets If you mean the star head looking ones for the vin, (the others listed here are just for the TRIM tags which are different) Trim Tags has them. They don't list them on their site but they have them. Give them a call and ask for some "rossette rivits" I think they are $25 a pair. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

08-15-2009, 01:13 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,640	Re: correct VIN plate rivets thanks for the link, the Tag off my truck has been sitting in my parts box for the past 25 years. It is so beat up and painted over that it is hard to tell what it is at first glance.

08-15-2009, 03:34 PM	#9
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: correct VIN plate rivets Here are some pics. I think they started using these rivits on vin tags in the early 60s at the latest. I have seen some 50s stuff that were installed with spot welds. The TRIM tags used this barrel looking rivit. If you are talking about a mid 60s pickup, I think you have a stainless vin tag on the driver windshield or door post. Is that correct? I think the reason they don't list them on their site is because some people get their panties in a bunch whenever you mention touching a VIN TAG. LOL! Attached Images __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

08-15-2009, 04:14 PM	#10
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: correct VIN plate rivets Yea, I'm looking for ones for my 53. Looks like the ones robin58 has a pic of there are the ones I need. Turp, those last pics are of a AD? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

08-16-2009, 02:59 PM	#11
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: correct VIN plate rivets The image I posted was from Chevy Duty, Classic Parts or whatever they call themselves these days listing. Even at $8.95 a pair that's some pricey rivets.

08-16-2009, 04:27 PM	#12
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: correct VIN plate rivets We sell those for $2.50 each they were used on Ford and Gm. You can make your own rosette using a stainless rivet. Just cut the little curfs in them Last edited by mbgmike; 08-16-2009 at 04:29 PM.

08-16-2009, 05:27 PM	#13
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: correct VIN plate rivets my 53 gmc just had plain old steel rivets in the plate on the inside of the driverside door jam. my plate has them on the corners oppoiste ends though. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter) Last edited by 54 jimmy; 08-16-2009 at 05:27 PM.

08-17-2009, 09:23 AM	#14
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: correct VIN plate rivets I'm sorry. I didn't realize which forum I was in! I saw your avitar and automatically thought "63 or 64". Sorry for the confusion. The pics I posted are from my 66 Impala. They were just for reference of what GM was using for the vin and the data, or cowl tags in the 60s. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299 Last edited by turp mcspray; 08-17-2009 at 09:26 AM. Reason: forgot to answer ? on pics.

08-18-2009, 04:24 PM	#15
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: correct VIN plate rivets Robin 58 These aren't what they're supposed to look like? I have a pair of these and I tried to put them tn and screwed one up so I stopped, what type of tool is used to set them? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

08-18-2009, 05:52 PM	#16
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: correct VIN plate rivets I truthfully have no idea. Push it through, support the backside and whack it with a hammer I think will be my scientifically proven method



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08-18-2009, 07:11 PM	#17
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: correct VIN plate rivets Robin. these are on the A piller and the back is not exposed! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

08-18-2009, 08:31 PM	#18
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: correct VIN plate rivets Go to the Trim Tags website. I believe they had a "how to" on installing the barrel style rivits. I think they even sell an installation tool. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

08-19-2009, 12:14 PM	#20
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: correct VIN plate rivets I guess it will be epoxy on the other one, like they stated. Thanks for the info. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

08-19-2009, 12:20 PM	#21
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: correct VIN plate rivets Or we could all get together and buy the $17 tool and simply forward it to the next guy who needs it.

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