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Title: Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
Post by: sgl66 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?

Title: Re: Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
Post by: jwc66k 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/
Jim

Title: Re: Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
Post by: sgl66 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

Title: Re: Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
Post by: 67gtasanjose 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.

Title: Re: Replacing tubular rivets in 66 grille
Post by: sgl66 on July 24, 2016, 12:36:23 AM

Thanks for the pictures. I heading down a similar path.