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jeff_wilson70 · 10-24-2018, 11:06 AM

After ordering the rivet kit with the little tool. I cut the tool down and attempted to use a C-Clamp.....Also my bench vise....The rivet tool distorts and was able to press a couple of rivets.....Very frustrating.

So, I then ordered some stainless steel chicago screws typically used for leather on amazon and this was very simple. The hardest part was getting them in and around the rubber on the vertical seal. But otherwise was very simple and I used them on all the rivets including the main pivot. These tightened down nicely and my vent windows are now as good as new.

Here is a link for the screws I ordered......They are 3/16 posts that are 1/8" long.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

10-24-2018, 11:06 AM	#5
jeff_wilson70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 29	Re: Pop rivets for wing window w/s? After ordering the rivet kit with the little tool. I cut the tool down and attempted to use a C-Clamp.....Also my bench vise....The rivet tool distorts and was able to press a couple of rivets.....Very frustrating. So, I then ordered some stainless steel chicago screws typically used for leather on amazon and this was very simple. The hardest part was getting them in and around the rubber on the vertical seal. But otherwise was very simple and I used them on all the rivets including the main pivot. These tightened down nicely and my vent windows are now as good as new. Here is a link for the screws I ordered......They are 3/16 posts that are 1/8" long. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1