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03-18-2022, 12:36 PM | #1 |
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Inserting pivot rivets in wing/vent windows
Seems it is problematic to insert the stainless rivets into the wing windows.
Vendors seem to sell more than one type of rivets. I have pictured two styles. I am sure there are others. I am unsure which is correct for our C10's. Would appreciate feedback on what you think. I received a setting tool with my rivets as show in the picture. I don't remember where the tool came from. Could have been a prior Corvette project? Getting the rivet to expand correctly is difficult using a flat punch. If you receive a tool with your rivets use it. If you didn't receive a setting punch, with your rivets, I recommend a Roll Pin Punch. I have included an Amazon link. https://www.amazon.com/Grip-Roll-Pin.../dp/B003L7HOMG |
03-18-2022, 01:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: Inserting pivot rivets in wing/vent windows
The rivet on the left is to put the wing glass parts together. The rivet on the RIGHT is the pivot rivet for the glass itself. I won't say it's impossible to set properly without the proper tool but I will say it's hard enough with the tool.
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03-18-2022, 03:03 PM | #3 |
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Re: Inserting pivot rivets in wing/vent windows
There, I fixed it for you..
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03-18-2022, 04:31 PM | #4 |
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Re: Inserting pivot rivets in wing/vent windows
Thank you. Lost my train of thought mid sentence I guess.
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03-18-2022, 10:07 PM | #5 |
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Re: Inserting pivot rivets in wing/vent windows
thanks for the info guys! I have done all sorts of work on these trucks for years, but I'm getting ready to do my first set of vent window rebuilds on my 71
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03-19-2022, 09:10 AM | #6 |
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Re: Inserting pivot rivets in wing/vent windows
FWIW, whenever I restore vent windows, I leave the pivot rivet alone. Instead, I remove the entire pivot hinge from the frame. Then use pop rivets to reattach. This way, you don’t have to worry about a buggered up pivot rivet.
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