08-23-2015, 05:45 PM
Just checking to see what my options are for replacing several of the rivets on our 74 Classic. Many are missing and some are replaced with steel and rusting. I would like to stay original with the solid rivets. The original rivets look like they are hammer pressed, not possible with out removing the finished interior. Do pop rivets mean that those places have been replaced or repaired?
What have other classic owners done and how do you like it? I am looking at pure aluminum pop rivets unless you have other options for me. Would I need to silicone the hole of every rivet to keep water out?
I also have some gold ribbon (stampped aluminium that is gold, about 6" wide) that is cracking I would like to replace it at the same time. I'm going to call Newell and see if they have any extra stock. Any other outlets for this material. If you look at my pictures you can see it going all the way around the coach.
Thanks,
Roy...
What have other classic owners done and how do you like it? I am looking at pure aluminum pop rivets unless you have other options for me. Would I need to silicone the hole of every rivet to keep water out?
I also have some gold ribbon (stampped aluminium that is gold, about 6" wide) that is cracking I would like to replace it at the same time. I'm going to call Newell and see if they have any extra stock. Any other outlets for this material. If you look at my pictures you can see it going all the way around the coach.
Thanks,
Roy...
1974 35' Newell Coach, Cat 1160 with Allison Auto 6 Speed... 69 Camaro 396 SS, 2010 Camaro SSRS Hennessey, 72 Buick Electra, Eastern Iowa.