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**AlaskaK10** · 01-10-2024, 09:21 AM

Problem I found with the button head is they only cover the rivet hole by a small fraction if you use 3/8. Remeber the hole once the rivet is removed is real close to 71/6 diameter. If you dont use a bushing like I did the bolt will not be centered in the hole. You can go to 7/16 but the head looks to big.

01-10-2024, 09:21 AM	#9
AlaskaK10 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: BREMERTON Washington Posts: 72	Re: Replacing Hot Rivets on a 65 frame Problem I found with the button head is they only cover the rivet hole by a small fraction if you use 3/8. Remeber the hole once the rivet is removed is real close to 71/6 diameter. If you dont use a bushing like I did the bolt will not be centered in the hole. You can go to 7/16 but the head looks to big.