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joe231 · 03-04-2009, 11:05 AM

my rivets came out pretty easy.....pilot hole through the rivet, then drilled it out with a 3/8" bit, then a hammer and chisel finished them off. Just need a good sharp bit. I have a $20 set of DeWalt pilot point bits from Home Depot...they cut like butter and stay sharp

03-04-2009, 11:05 AM	#234
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins my rivets came out pretty easy.....pilot hole through the rivet, then drilled it out with a 3/8" bit, then a hammer and chisel finished them off. Just need a good sharp bit. I have a $20 set of DeWalt pilot point bits from Home Depot...they cut like butter and stay sharp __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 03-04-2009 at 11:06 AM.