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redhead69 · 10-12-2005, 12:55 AM

Where can I get the tool to smash the special rivets on my new vent window rubber. I've taken the windows to a local glass shop and after scratching my frames up he told me he couldnt do it, and then asked me if I wanted to rent his tool for 25.00 and let me try

The guy kinda ticked me off so I bailed

I think the tool is like a dimple die ?? anyone done this or should I try another shop.. looks like something I could do if I just had the right tool..

any help is appreciated..
eric

70chevyfreak · 10-12-2005, 06:00 AM

LMC and Chevy Duty both sell them.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-12-2005, 06:04 AM

I use a regular pop rivet gun. If you put a small tube on the rivet shaft it will let you get the rivet into the channel. It acts as an extender for the gun. I use a top off of a spark plug, (the screw on type), but a small tube will work. The extension has to be about 1/2" long.

Jim

byrd · 10-12-2005, 06:54 AM

I've got the tool, if you want it ,say $12 shipped to your door. Randy

**hilljob26** · 10-12-2005, 07:35 AM

i got mine from manes truck parts for like 3 bucks

redhead69 · 10-12-2005, 10:42 AM

Is this the tool everyones talking about

Byrd is yours different??

Frizzle Fry · 10-12-2005, 12:16 PM

LMC included one with my kit. I'd take the pop rivet advice by JimK next time.

redhead69 · 10-12-2005, 02:03 PM

I've got a pop rivet gun.. I will fiddle and get back with ya'll..

thanks

eric

10-12-2005, 12:55 AM	#1
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	vent window rubber Where can I get the tool to smash the special rivets on my new vent window rubber. I've taken the windows to a local glass shop and after scratching my frames up he told me he couldnt do it, and then asked me if I wanted to rent his tool for 25.00 and let me try The guy kinda ticked me off so I bailed I think the tool is like a dimple die ?? anyone done this or should I try another shop.. looks like something I could do if I just had the right tool.. any help is appreciated.. eric __________________ Currently truckless

10-12-2005, 07:35 AM	#5
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	i got mine from manes truck parts for like 3 bucks __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

10-12-2005, 10:42 AM	#6
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Is this the tool everyones talking about Byrd is yours different?? __________________ Currently truckless

10-12-2005, 02:03 PM	#8
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	I've got a pop rivet gun.. I will fiddle and get back with ya'll.. thanks eric __________________ Currently truckless

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10-12-2005, 06:00 AM	#2
70chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holt, Missouri. Near KC Posts: 64	LMC and Chevy Duty both sell them.

10-12-2005, 06:04 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I use a regular pop rivet gun. If you put a small tube on the rivet shaft it will let you get the rivet into the channel. It acts as an extender for the gun. I use a top off of a spark plug, (the screw on type), but a small tube will work. The extension has to be about 1/2" long. Jim

10-12-2005, 12:16 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	LMC included one with my kit. I'd take the pop rivet advice by JimK next time.



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