Dash board rivets

[Deadguy]

I got a repro dash plate with the data plates to go on it. I got the rivets as well. This is a weird question, but is there a special tool to fasten them in place?

[evanso1975]

Is it the split-type rivets you mean? If so, this might help:

http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=80626&start=0

There should be tools out there that you can buy off-the-shelf, too. Try a google search for "split rivet tool" or "split rivet mandrel".......
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1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
1939 DKW KS200 Motorcycle
MVT # 19406

[Deadguy]

These are the rivets

[wesk]

Tubular hollow rivets. The setting tool is the same one used for brake lining rivets.


The bottom tool is used against the open end of the rivet and rolls the edge outward and back towards the rivet head.
http://www.mikes-afordable.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RA2022&Category_Code=1098


This tool can be found in several different arrangements but all can be used on your rivets.
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