Quickest way is to get a sharp metal chisel, a big ball peen hammer, and a pair of heavy leather gloves (you will smack your hand at least once!) And place the chisel right up next to the frame rail at the edge of the rivets. Give it a good sharp rap, and you will be surprised how easy they cut off! You also will need a 1/4 to 3/8 inch drift pin to knock out the rivets. It is clean; plus you won't end up with any grinder marks or whoops! holes from the torch!
BEEN THERE, DONE THIS, AND IT WORKS! ricobob
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If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right.
Current project: 1957 Chevy Short Wheel Base Stepside, with '58 GMC Big Window Cab, w/327 camel heads, 350 TH Automatic, tilt wheel, and thinking of doing a IFS.
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If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right.
Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10
Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife!
'56 for the daughter.
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