71 Tailgate Band Refurb Question

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Hi, I have a 71 C10 Cheyenne with the wood trim on the sides and tail gate band. The wood grain vinyl tape is long gone so I purchased new tape. I pulled the tail gate band off to remove the chevrolet letters and see they are riveted on. I was thinking remove the letters, apply the tape and remount them. I can drill or grind off the rivet head but then how do you reattach the letters? Any help from someone who has done this before would be greatly appreciated.