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Misled · 02-09-2009, 07:11 PM

Hello,
I am working on a 1978 C10 swb stepside and have it down to the bare frame.

My question relates to the famed Chevy rivets. Is there any reasons why I can't remove these rivets and replace them with either grade 5 or grade 8 stainless bolts? I am going to have the frame blasted so I can paint it with PPG paint. I know that if I can disassemble the pieces by removing the rivets, I can get a better blast and paint of the individual pieces and then reassemble the whole thing.

This isn't going to be a show truck, but I am trying to be as meticulous as possible.

I figure Chevy put them in for a reason......I'm assuming it was cost, but maybe is was a strength issue!!!

Thanks in advance!!!

Misled

02-09-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Frame Question Hello, I am working on a 1978 C10 swb stepside and have it down to the bare frame. My question relates to the famed Chevy rivets. Is there any reasons why I can't remove these rivets and replace them with either grade 5 or grade 8 stainless bolts? I am going to have the frame blasted so I can paint it with PPG paint. I know that if I can disassemble the pieces by removing the rivets, I can get a better blast and paint of the individual pieces and then reassemble the whole thing. This isn't going to be a show truck, but I am trying to be as meticulous as possible. I figure Chevy put them in for a reason......I'm assuming it was cost, but maybe is was a strength issue!!! Thanks in advance!!! Misled



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