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Offline sgl66

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Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
« on: July 22, 2016, 03:38:38 PM »
I need to replace 2 rivets. I have the correct tubular style, what are people using to crimp them?
66 GT 6T09K12---- scheduled Oct 14, bucked Oct 13 '65

Offline jwc66k

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Re: Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2016, 03:59:25 PM »
I use one of these, bought back when it wasn't as expensive. You also need two dies, one domed for the top of the rivet, one with a "pin" for the bottom.
http://rivetsonline.com/to-to-888-15.html
http://www.rivetsinstock.com/
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Offline sgl66

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Re: Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2016, 04:17:38 PM »
Thanks Jim,

I'm only doing 2 rivets so looking for a way to MacGyver it if possible
66 GT 6T09K12---- scheduled Oct 14, bucked Oct 13 '65

Offline 67gtasanjose

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Re: Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2016, 08:16:58 PM »
I made this tool for installing tubular rivets on my 67 Mustang Grille.
Same tool will work on your 66.

Use a 3/16 steel ball-bearing under the die attached to the threaded shaft to prevent the die from spinning. The tool works great.
« Last Edit: July 22, 2016, 08:20:27 PM by 67gtasanjose »
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Offline sgl66

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Re: Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2016, 12:36:23 AM »
Thanks for the pictures. I heading down a similar path.
66 GT 6T09K12---- scheduled Oct 14, bucked Oct 13 '65