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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: Skyway65 on July 27, 2011, 08:34:57 PM

Title: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: Skyway65 on July 27, 2011, 08:34:57 PM

Does anyone have a supplier or part number for the black rivets used on the '65 grille brackets and tabs?

Title: Re: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: bryancobb on July 27, 2011, 09:05:37 PM

I think I remember Hanson Rivets having black anodized aluminum rivets.  The ones on the grille are probably steel but how could anyone ever tell?

Title: Re: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: Skyway65 on July 28, 2011, 09:25:13 AM

...with a magnet? ;D

Thanks Bryan

Title: Re: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: Skyway65 on August 04, 2011, 12:25:49 PM

Well, after some research I discoverred that the original rivets are aluminum and that Hanson only has black steel rivets. (part #C1-5-ST) I ordered a few samples to compare with the originals.

So in the meantime I'm wondering if anyone anyone else has already been down this road and can shed some light on a part number or supplier for the correct rivets?!   

Title: Re: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: MWM on August 05, 2011, 03:23:21 PM

Gary,
I used gun bluing from the local hardware store.  I took several coats, but finally black enough for me.  Make sure you use gloves or your fingers will match too!

Title: Re: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: J_Speegle on August 05, 2011, 08:57:26 PM

Have used a Sharpie felt tip pen in a pinch

Title: Re: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: Skyway65 on August 06, 2011, 12:26:14 AM

Thanks guys--Jeff, would that be considered "concours correct?" :D

Title: Re: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: J_Speegle on August 06, 2011, 05:53:06 PM

Quote from: Skyway65 on August 06, 2011, 12:26:14 AM

Thanks guys--Jeff, would that be considered "concours correct?" :D

The restorers job is to present the part or parts that replicate what the item looked like originally. How ever you get there is your choice or secret - ;)  but just one of the reasons we set up this forum - to share those "secrets"   

Title: Re: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: Twilight65 on August 06, 2011, 07:58:02 PM

Gary,
I assembled my grille with rivets from AMK (painted the tabs first) I used a hand hole punch and punched holes in masking tape. Then I put the tape with hole over the head of the rivet and used semi-gloss black paint and sprayed them. Turn out like the real thing.
Dave

Title: Re: '65 Black Grille Rivets
Post by: Skyway65 on August 07, 2011, 10:05:11 AM

Thanks guys-this is all good stuff.  Without this site many of us would be left scratching our heads trying to reinvent the wheel at every turn. :-\