Vent window riveting - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dmjlambert** · 05-14-2017, 10:07 PM

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.

**HO455** · 05-14-2017, 10:21 PM

You might shoot a message to Hart_Rod he just talked about using one in his SuperBurb build.

terry b · 05-15-2017, 05:36 PM

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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**lolife99** · 05-15-2017, 06:11 PM

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1953-1982.html

terry b · 05-15-2017, 07:13 PM

That's the same one I use. Great product.

**dmjlambert** · 05-15-2017, 10:41 PM

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.

57larry · 05-16-2017, 09:50 PM

thanks for the tip on the rivet tool, may have to buy one

05-14-2017, 10:07 PM	#1
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,864	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. Last edited by dmjlambert; 05-15-2017 at 08:15 PM.

05-14-2017, 10:21 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,366	Re: Vent window riveting You might shoot a message to Hart_Rod he just talked about using one in his SuperBurb build. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-15-2017, 05:36 PM	#3
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	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. D

05-15-2017, 06:11 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Vent window riveting http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1953-1982.html Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-15-2017, 07:13 PM	#5
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Vent window riveting That's the same one I use. Great product.

05-15-2017, 10:41 PM	#6
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,864	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.

05-16-2017, 09:50 PM	#7
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Vent window riveting thanks for the tip on the rivet tool, may have to buy one



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