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Old 03-12-2010, 09:18 PM   #23
wholio
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Re: My Restoration Begins on a 1969 k5

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Originally Posted by sparkydog View Post
I've tried all 3 methods: drilling out, grinding the head and the slot-cut, chisel technique.

I am sold on #3 - much faster. Take a cutoff disc on your angle grinder and cut a cross into the head of the rivet - take it down deep enough that you break through the head. Then use a good quality cold chisel to cleave off the head. Then a quick cleanup grind to make sure no rivet head is left. Then drive the rivet body through with a punch that is about the same dia.
the easiest way i figured out how to do it was find a friend that isnt doin ****, n have him do most of the grinding lmao
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